White House communications director Kate Bedingfield steps down

Kate Bedingfield, the White House communications director, is formally stepping from her role after years of working with President Biden.

“Since my time as Vice President, Kate has been a loyal and trusted adviser, through thick and thin,” Biden said in a statement. “She was a critical strategic voice from the very first day of my presidential campaign in 2019 and has been a key part of advancing my agenda in the White House."

Bedingfield will be replaced by former Obama White House press advisor Ben LaBolt.