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White House communications director to step down

STORY: White House communications director to step down DATELINE: Feb. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kate Bedingfield at the White House press conferences (archive footage) 2. exterior of the White House STORYLINE: The White House announced on Friday that its communications director Kate Bedingfield will leave her role at the end of the month. Bedingfield, who has served in the position since U.S. President Joe Biden's inauguration in January 2021, will be succeeded by Ben LaBolt, a former adviser to Barack Obama. A longtime aide to Biden, Bedingfield previously announced her plan to depart last summer, only to push back her exit and remain in the job. Ron Klain left his role as the White House chief of staff earlier this week. Brian Deese, Biden's top economic adviser, is also leaving the administration. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Washington D.C. (XHTV)

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President Biden Returns To The White House - Washington

Marine One, carrying U.S. President Joe Biden, arrives on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021. White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain pushed back against criticism that the Biden administration is rushing booster shots ahead of scientific evidence. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Biden Returns To The White House - Washington

Marine One, carrying U.S. President Joe Biden, arrives on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021. White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain pushed back against criticism that the Biden administration is rushing booster shots ahead of scientific evidence. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Biden Returns To The White House - Washington

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021. White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain pushed back against criticism that the Biden administration is rushing booster shots ahead of scientific evidence. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Biden Returns To The White House - Washington

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks to an aide on Marine One as it arrives on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021. White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain pushed back against criticism that the Biden administration is rushing booster shots ahead of scientific evidence. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Biden Returns To The White House - Washington

U.S. President Joe Biden walks with U.S. First Lady Jill Biden on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021. White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain pushed back against criticism that the Biden administration is rushing booster shots ahead of scientific evidence. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Biden Returns To The White House - Washington

Marine One, carrying U.S. President Joe Biden, arrives on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021. White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain pushed back against criticism that the Biden administration is rushing booster shots ahead of scientific evidence. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Biden Returns To The White House - Washington

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021. White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain pushed back against criticism that the Biden administration is rushing booster shots ahead of scientific evidence. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Biden Returns To The White House - Washington

U.S. President Joe Biden and U.S. First Lady Jill Biden arrive on Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021. White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain pushed back against criticism that the Biden administration is rushing booster shots ahead of scientific evidence. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Biden Returns To The White House - Washington

The White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021. White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain pushed back against criticism that the Biden administration is rushing booster shots ahead of scientific evidence. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Biden Returns To The White House - Washington

A member of the U.S. Secret Service stands guards on the South Lawn of the White House prior to U.S. President Joe Biden, not pictured, arriving in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021. White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain pushed back against criticism that the Biden administration is rushing booster shots ahead of scientific evidence. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Biden Returns To The White House - Washington

U.S. President Joe Biden and U.S. First Lady Jill Biden arrive on Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021. White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain pushed back against criticism that the Biden administration is rushing booster shots ahead of scientific evidence. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Biden Returns To The White House - Washington

Marine One, carrying U.S. President Joe Biden, arrives on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021. White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain pushed back against criticism that the Biden administration is rushing booster shots ahead of scientific evidence. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Biden Returns To The White House - Washington

A member of the U.S. Secret Service stands guards on the South Lawn of the White House prior to U.S. President Joe Biden, not pictured, arriving in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021. White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain pushed back against criticism that the Biden administration is rushing booster shots ahead of scientific evidence. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Biden Returns To The White House - Washington

The White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021. White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain pushed back against criticism that the Biden administration is rushing booster shots ahead of scientific evidence. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Biden Returns To The White House - Washington

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks to an aide on Marine One as it arrives on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021. White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain pushed back against criticism that the Biden administration is rushing booster shots ahead of scientific evidence. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Biden Returns To The White House - Washington

U.S. First Lady Jill Biden and U.S. President Joe Biden arrive on Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021. White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain pushed back against criticism that the Biden administration is rushing booster shots ahead of scientific evidence. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Biden Returns To The White House - Washington

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021. White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain pushed back against criticism that the Biden administration is rushing booster shots ahead of scientific evidence. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cabinet Meeting - Washington

Ron Klain, White House chief of staff, listens during a cabinet meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Biden administration officials say they're starting to see signs of relief for the global semiconductor supply shortage, including commitments from manufacturers to make more automotive-grade chips for car companies. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cabinet Meeting - Washington

Ron Klain, White House chief of staff, listens during a cabinet meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Biden administration officials say they're starting to see signs of relief for the global semiconductor supply shortage, including commitments from manufacturers to make more automotive-grade chips for car companies. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Biden Delivers Remarks on Extreme Weather in Western US

White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain listens during an event with President Joe Biden on the drought, heat, and wildfires in the Western United States with state governors and Cabinet members in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Photo by Sarah Silbiger/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Biden Delivers Remarks on Extreme Weather in Western US

President Joe Biden greets White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain upon arrival to an event on the drought, heat, and wildfires in the Western United States in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Oregon Governor Kate Brown and California Governor Gavin Newsom also spoke virtually about wildfires in their states. Photo by Sarah Silbiger/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM