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Conservative commentator Katie Zacharia offered role of Trump's new White House press secretary

Zacharia previously worked as a legal adviser for Fix California, a conservative group that aims to address what it described as "the left’s stranglehold" on state politics.

Katie Zacharia.
US President Donald Trump gestures at the end of a Columbus Day celebration in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 9, 2026.

'We shouldn't worry': Trump assures US prevented Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon

FILE PHOTO: US Special Envoy for Syria and Iraq Tom Barrack speaks to members of media at the United Nations headquarters in New York City, US, September 24, 2026.

Trump envoy kept financial ties to firm behind $15 billion Hormuz-bypass oil pipeline plan

David Milstein

Examining NYT report alleging top US Embassy aide in Jerusalem suppressed Israel cables - editorial


Major US news outlets to ask federal judge for extension to protection from White House ban

Trump’s revocation of the outlets’ access for publishing what he said was “FAKE NEWS” was the latest escalation of his pressure campaign against media coverage he dislikes.

CNN cameraman Tony Umrani walks up the driveway of the White House after being allowed entry, following a judge's order calling for access to be restored immediately for reporters from CNN, Politico, and MS NOW, in Washington, DC, US, September 24, 2026.

'This is how we win': US counterterrorism chief on Iran, Hamas and Trump’s 'will to act'

COUNTERTERRORISM AFFAIRS: US President Donald Trump's counterterrorism chief Sebastian Gorka speaks to the ‘Post’ about Iran, the Muslim Brotherhood, and October 7.

ARMED SUPPORTERS of the Islamic Republic take part in a military parade and training exercise in Tehran as Iranian forces prepared supporters for the possibility of renewed conflict with the United States and Israel. Sebastian Gorka told the ‘Post’ that Iran would be ‘imminently resolved.’

China linked hackers pose as former US officials to steal emails from researchers, Proofpoint says

Chinese hackers have been impersonating US AI experts to steal emails from AI experts at think tanks and universities.

A Chinese national flag is seen at the Chinese embassy in Tokyo on March 25, 2026.

Trump, tech executives release 'morally binding' accord amid rising fears over AI safety

"It's almost like a constitution, in a way," Trump said, referring to the agreement between the companies. "And the biggest people in the world signed that, and I signed it as president."

US President Donald Trump shows a signed Executive Order related to a new AI-powered government website, America.gov, during the National Design Studio launch event of the website at the Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC, US, September 29, 2026.

Trump says Iran 'will give up,' compares its nuclear ambitions with North Korea

Speaking after a tech moguls' luncheon, Trump criticized Britain over suspects released on bail near a US-used airbase, discussed his meeting with China's Xi Jinping, and debated the future of AI.

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media at the White House driveway following a luncheon for tech leaders in the East Room, in Washington, DC, US, September 29, 2026.

Trump considers Russia sanctions relief deal in exchange for prisoner releases - report

Trump is weighing a proposal to lift some Russia sanctions if Moscow releases political prisoners. The plan could expand US ties with Russia but faces opposition from Ukraine and European allies.

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during a press conference following their meeting to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, US, August 15, 2025; illustrative.

White House bans CNN from Air Force One trip despite federal judge's decision - report

CNN also reported on Thursday that its journalists were still denied entry to the White House without an explanation.

US President Donald Trump waves while boarding Air Force One at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on September 22, 2026.

VP JD Vance named as official behind Politico article used to justify White House press ban

VP Vance was allegedly the senior Trump administration official who was behind a Politico report that later led to the White House stripping the outlet of its press pool pass.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks at a MAGA Inc. super PAC event in Sterling Heights, Michigan, US, August 31, 2026.

Trump's White House press pool ban lifted by federal judge, reporters regain access to White House

MS NOW, CNN regain access to the White House hours after a federal judge ordered US President Donald Trump to reverse his ban on the media outlets

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press, at Shannon Airport in Ireland, September 13, 2026.

CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump over White House press ban, citing First Amendment

"This ban could not be a more direct assault on the First Amendment nor a more blatant violation of our most fundamental constitutional principles," the media networks' lawsuit stated.

An updated solidarity sign adding CNN, MSNOW and POLITICO hangs outside the Associated Press booth at the White House grounds after US President Donald Trump banned three major news outlets – CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, in Washington, D.C., US, September 21, 2026.