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And Greg, remind us of the role of the National Security Council.

Now, there was a lot of reshuffling among the national security team during President Trump's first term. Is this that all over again?

Now, there was a lot of reshuffling among the national security team during President Trump's first term. Is this that all over again?

Now, there was a lot of reshuffling among the national security team during President Trump's first term. Is this that all over again?

Also Friday, Defense Secretary Hegseth announced new restrictions for reporters who cover the Pentagon. What can you tell us about that?

Also Friday, Defense Secretary Hegseth announced new restrictions for reporters who cover the Pentagon. What can you tell us about that?

Also Friday, Defense Secretary Hegseth announced new restrictions for reporters who cover the Pentagon. What can you tell us about that?

And for your national security correspondent, Greg Myrie, thanks so much, Greg. Sure thing, Scott. It was a moment that changed the course of U.S. history. A video showing George Floyd being murdered by a Minneapolis police officer went viral and triggered massive demonstrations across the country.

And for your national security correspondent, Greg Myrie, thanks so much, Greg. Sure thing, Scott. It was a moment that changed the course of U.S. history. A video showing George Floyd being murdered by a Minneapolis police officer went viral and triggered massive demonstrations across the country.

And for your national security correspondent, Greg Myrie, thanks so much, Greg. Sure thing, Scott. It was a moment that changed the course of U.S. history. A video showing George Floyd being murdered by a Minneapolis police officer went viral and triggered massive demonstrations across the country.

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And I'm Scott Simon. But wait, wait. We've got one more thing for you today here at Up First. We take keeping you informed very seriously.

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