Key counterterrorism official in Trump administration resigns in protest over war in Iran 86.5%
MS NOW - By Steve Benen - 3/17/2026, 1:55 PM
Joe Kent, whom Senate Republicans confirmed last summer to serve as the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, has made headlines for a variety of unfortunate reasons, but on Tuesday morning, the Washington Republican made news in an entirely unexpected way: He announced that he’s resigning in protest from the Trump... more