White House official leaves for CBS hit

White House official leaves for 'Mother' castKal Penn is ditching President Barack Obama for Barney Stinson, The Wrap.com reports. The "Harold and Kumar" star, who has served as associate director of the White House's Office of Public Engagement since July 2009, will join the cast of the CBS hit "How I Met Your Mother," a source who knew of the casting said. While details about the recurring role are scant, the website said the part is significant. Penn is expected to leave his White House position next month.