White House Taps Mining Expert for National Security Role

The White House is putting a mining expert in charge of a national security office to help the U.S. get more of the important materials it needs, like those found in advanced military tech.

The goal is to make sure America isn't relying too much on other countries, like China, for these materials.

This expert will work to improve supply chains.

The move shows the government is focusing on things President Trump cares about, like getting access to important resources.

The NSC has been reduced in size, and some offices have closed.

This shows a shift in how the government is thinking about important issues.