Karoline Leavitt
American writer and political aide (born 1997)
Photo: White House Office of the Press Secretary, Public domain (Wikimedia Commons, cropped)
- 17h ago
Trump's new press secretary Katie Zacharia faces questions over claims she is a lawyer
A complaint with the State Bar of California targets White House press secretary Katie Zacharia over repeated claims that she is a lawyer. The New York Times said it could not find a law licence for her in California or in any other state where she has lived.
- 5d ago
Trump names Katie Zacharia White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt
A White House official said on Friday that Zacharia had been offered the role, which she would take before next month's midterm elections. Zacharia had not immediately responded to a request for comment.
- Oct 5
Karoline Leavitt joins Fox News as political commentator following White House departure
Fox News Media hired former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt as an on-air contributor starting 1 November, two months after she left the Trump administration.
- Oct 5
Donald Trump names 24-year-old former correspondent Beni Rae Harmony as assistant press secretary
The White House appointed former Real America's Voice reporter Beni Rae Harmony as assistant press secretary as the lead spokesperson position remains vacant following Karoline Leavitt's resignation.
- Oct 3
Democrats lead congressional generic ballot as Republicans defend narrow House and Senate majorities
With one month before the 3 November 2026 midterm elections, Democrats hold an eight-point lead on the generic ballot as Republicans seek to defend a razor-thin 218-seat House majority and 53 Senate seats.
- Aug 7
Trump denies ammunition shortage reports, defends Hegseth amid Iran war munitions concerns
President Donald Trump rejected reports of a clash with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over ammunition shortages in the Iran war, calling the leaks treasonous and threatening prison sentences for those responsible.
- Jul 26
Trump's rescheduled White House press dinner speech lands in silence as insults against journalists and Democrats fail to draw laughs
Speaking at a smaller, more secure venue three months after an armed attacker forced the cancellation of the original event, Donald Trump used his address at the White House Correspondents' Dinner to target media figures and Democratic politicians, drawing silence from most of the 600 guests.
- Jul 23
Trump weighs 'biggest yet' attack on Iran as oil tops $100 and Houthis strike Saudi tankers
The US president told Axios he is close to a decision on an attack larger than any in the nearly five-month war, while Brent crude passed $100 and Houthi rebels hit two Saudi tankers in the Red Sea.
- Jul 23
Trump demands Saudi Arabia recognize Israel to activate nuclear deal, sparking arms race fears in Middle East
The White House says the signed agreement will be canceled unless Riyadh normalizes ties with Israel, while Israeli opposition figures warn of a regional nuclear arms race.
- Jul 21
Mediators push for 10-day Iran war ceasefire as US strikes hit tenth night and Trump hosts Lebanon's Aoun
Qatar, Egypt, Pakistan and other regional mediators have proposed a ten-day truce between the US and Iran as American airstrikes entered their tenth consecutive night, while President Trump prepared to host Lebanon's president to shore up a separate ceasefire with Hezbollah.
- Jun 30
Trump claims Doha talks with Iran set for Tuesday as Tehran denies any meeting scheduled
President Trump says a meeting requested by Iran will take place Tuesday in Doha, while Tehran insists no talks are scheduled this week and technical discussions will resume only when conditions are met.
- Jun 13
Workers begin removing Trump's name from Kennedy Center facade after court denies delay
Early Saturday, workers in Washington, D.C. began taking down the gold letters spelling out President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center facade, hours after a federal judge refused to postpone the court-ordered removal.
- May 26
Trump Declares 'Perfect' Health After Walter Reed Checkup Days Before 80th Birthday
President Donald Trump completed a semiannual medical exam at Walter Reed military hospital on Tuesday, declaring all results 'PERFECT' just weeks before his 80th birthday, amid renewed public scrutiny over visible skin and vascular issues.
- May 26
Trump undergoes third hospital checkup in 13 months as health and mental fitness questions mount ahead of 80th birthday
President Donald Trump visited Walter Reed for what the White House called routine annual exams, but the frequency of visits and persistent questions about his physical and mental fitness are drawing renewed attention days before he turns 80.
