White House Names New Homeland Security Adviser

WASHINGTON — President Bush has chosen veteran prosecutor Ken Wainstein to be his new White House-based homeland security adviser.

A person with knowledge of the decision said that Mr. Bush is expected to make an announcement about the appointment this week. This person spoke only on condition of anonymity, preferring not to get out ahead of the official White House announcement.

Mr. Wainstein declined to comment when asked about the new job, which was formerly held by Frances Fragos Townsend.

He currently heads the Justice Department's anti-terror efforts. He has also been the top federal prosecutor for the District of Columbia, and the top lawyer at the FBI.