WASHINGTON: Tucker Eskew, chief strategist for global communications at the White House, has resigned his post effective December 7.

Eskew cited the recent birth of his second son as his primary reason for stepping down. The White House has yet to name a successor for him.

The South Carolina native will remain in Washington and launch his own consulting shop, where he is likely to "build on his experience" as a leader of international communications, he told PRWeek. He has also ...