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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

DOJ Announces Intent to Nominate John Eisenberg as Assistant Attorney General for National Security

The Department of Justice has announced President Donald Trump’s intent to nominate John Eisenberg as Assistant Attorney General for National Security.

John Eisenberg has a distinguished career in both government service and private practice, with a focus on national security and legal affairs. During President Trump’s first term, Eisenberg served as the Legal Advisor to the National Security Council, Assistant to the President, and Deputy Counsel to the President for National Security Affairs.

Eisenberg’s prior roles at the Department of Justice include Associate Deputy Attorney General in the Office of the Deputy Attorney General and Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Office of Legal Counsel. In addition to his government experience, Eisenberg was a partner at the law firm Kirkland & Ellis, where he specialized in white-collar and internal investigations, as well as data-security issues.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in mathematics from Stanford University and a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School. He clerked for Judge J. Michael Luttig of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and for Justice Clarence Thomas of the Supreme Court of the United States.

The nomination of John Eisenberg to serve as Assistant Attorney General for National Security is part of a series of appointments by President Trump to key positions within the Department of Justice. This role requires confirmation by the U.S. Senate.

Kalyna White is an operations and strategy professional with expertise spanning government relations, nonprofit leadership, and digital communications. She currently serves as Manager at the Government Technology & Services Coalition (GTSC), where she oversees day-to-day operations, manages over $1 million in annual billing, supports 200+ member companies, and leads events with up to 400 attendees. She also directs the editorial and digital strategy for Homeland Security Today, where her leadership has grown the platform from 200,000 to more than 4 million annual visitors. In addition to her professional work, Kalyna is the Founder of LABUkraine, a nonprofit organization that connects Ukrainian youth to opportunity through technology and education by building computer labs with recycled technology from American businesses. Since Russia’s invasion, she has expanded LABUkraine’s mission to deliver critical humanitarian aid to frontline communities, coordinating international logistics for medical supplies, water filtration systems, and hygiene goods. A graduate of the University of California, San Diego with a B.A. in Political Science and minors in Middle Eastern Studies and English Literature, Kalyna also served as President of the Panhellenic Association and Pi Beta Phi Fraternity, representing more than 1,500 women. She has been deeply engaged in the homeland security community since high school, serving for nearly a decade as Youth Ambassador and later a Board Member for Women in Homeland Security. She is passionate about leveraging operations, strategy, and innovation to strengthen organizations and create lasting global impact.

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