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A former Fox News Digital executive publicly criticized the network for engaging in "journalistic malpractice" by failing to cover an online scandal involving Trump ally Kimberly Guilfoyle. Less than four hours after the social media callout, Fox News published an article addressing potential plans by Trump and Rubio to remove Guilfoyle from her role.
President Donald Trump has announced the selection of conservative commentator and media personality Katie Zacharia as the new White House press secretary. Zacharia, who has frequently appeared on networks like Fox News, CNN, and Newsmax, will step into the prominent administrative role. She takes over the position from Karoline Leavitt. Meanwhile, in a simultaneous media shuffle, Leavitt is transitioning to a contributor role at Fox News, highlighting the ongoing revolving door between conservative media personalities and high-profile political appointments.
President Donald Trump has named conservative commentator and Fox News contributor Katie Zacharia as the new White House press secretary. Zacharia steps into the role succeeding Karoline Leavitt, who is moving in the opposite direction to become a contributor at Fox News. Prior to this appointment, Zacharia worked as a senior communications adviser for Trump Media.
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, Fox News is intensifying its focus on its news division. Anchor Bret Baier is leading this shift by securing high-profile interviews with global leaders and newsmakers, signaling a move toward more enterprise reporting. Beyond Baier, the network is investing in its broader news team, providing solo hours for correspondents and highlighting foreign reporting. This strategy aims to balance the network's well-known primetime opinion programming with a robust, credible news presence.
Former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is joining Fox News Channel as a contributor starting November 1. Known for her combative interactions with reporters during her tenure, Leavitt follows a well-established tradition of government officials transitioning into media commentary roles. Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott praised Leavitt's firsthand White House and campaign trail experience. Leavitt joins other former administration figures across various networks, such as Kayleigh McEnany at Fox and Jen Psaki at MSNBC.