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Trump Declines to Endorse Vance for 2028, Calling It Too Early

US President Donald Trump has refrained from giving a premature endorsement to Vice President JD Vance for the upcoming 2028 presidential race. Speaking from the Oval Office with Vance present, Trump praised his deputy's talents while emphasizing that it remains too early to focus on future elections. While commending Vance as a highly capable and good person, Trump noted that the topic has not been discussed between them. He stressed that upcoming midterms and future developments take precedence over planning subsequent presidential campaigns.

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Inside Katie Zacharia's Very Brief White House Briefing

Katie Zacharia recently held her inaugural press briefing as the new White House press secretary, marking a dramatic start to her tenure just one day into the job. During the brief media conference, she managed to break major political news regarding the resignation request of a high-profile ambassador. BBC North America editor Sarah Smith was inside the briefing room and shared detailed observations regarding Zacharia's performance and the unexpected announcement.

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Katie Zacharia Out as Trump's Press Secretary After Five Days
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Katie Zacharia Out as Trump's Press Secretary After Five Days

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia has left her position after serving for only five days. President Donald Trump announced that he plans to discuss a potential new role for her upon his return. Zacharia's brief tenure was marked by intense media scrutiny and a difficult interview regarding her credentials. She acknowledged not passing the bar exam despite holding a law degree.

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Katie Zacharia Resigns as White House Press Secretary After Five Days

Katie Zacharia is stepping down from her role as White House press secretary after serving for less than five days. Her departure follows a turbulent public debut and intense media scrutiny regarding her professional credentials and preparedness. During her brief tenure, Zacharia faced heavy criticism for a short initial press briefing and later admitted she had not passed a US bar exam, despite previous discussions of her legal background.

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White House defends new press secretary over legal credentials

The White House is strongly defending newly appointed Press Secretary Katie Zacharia following public scrutiny regarding her legal credentials. Questions arose after she was unable to name a US state where she passed the bar exam, leading to an ethics complaint. Zacharia graduated from law school in 2011 and has identified herself as a lawyer, but public records indicate she is not registered to practice law in any US state. A watchdog group has subsequently requested a formal investigation into potential unlicensed practice.

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White House defends new press secretary Katie Zacharia

The White House is strongly defending newly appointed Press Secretary Katie Zacharia following intense scrutiny over her legal credentials. Critics and watchdog groups have raised questions after it was revealed she is not registered to the bar in any US state. While President Donald Trump initially described Zacharia as an attorney, reports indicate she failed the California bar exam and practiced in China, where foreign nationals cannot hold local legal licenses. A watchdog group has since filed a complaint seeking an official investigation.

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U.S. DOJ Will Probe TV Networks Over President Trump’s Pool Coverage
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U.S. DOJ Will Probe TV Networks Over President Trump’s Pool Coverage

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into five major television news networks. The inquiry centers on whether their suspension of White House pool coverage violated antitrust rules. The suspension occurred after the administration denied press access to several specific outlets, sparking a major debate over media freedom and corporate coordination.

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Trump Appoints Fox News Contributor Katie Zacharia as Press Secretary
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Trump Appoints Fox News Contributor Katie Zacharia as Press Secretary

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.

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Commentator Katie Zacharia picked as new White House press secretary

Conservative commentator and communications adviser Katie Zacharia has been offered the position of White House press secretary, a White House official confirmed. Zacharia currently works at Trump Media & Technology Group and would become the president's sixth chief spokesperson across his two administrations. She succeeds Karoline Leavitt, who departed the role in August. The demanding role encompasses managing media relationships, coordinating communications strategy, and advising the president while overseeing a high-volume press office.

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White House blocks Microsoft from foreign worker hiring programme

The White House has barred Microsoft and seven other major technology firms from participating in a key permanent foreign worker visa programme. Vice President JD Vance accused the companies of visa fraud and replacing American employees with cheaper labor. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling announced that the government will halt processing PERM applications for the affected companies. Microsoft defended its practices, stating that most visa filings are for existing employees paid standard market rates.

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White House blocks Microsoft from foreign worker hiring program

The White House has barred Microsoft and several other technology companies from hiring skilled international workers through a prominent visa program. Vice President JD Vance accused these firms of committing fraud within the system. The controversy centers on the H-1B visa program and related pathways allowing overseas workers to gain permanent residency in the United States.

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Karoline Leavitt Becomes Latest Trump Official to Join Fox News
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Karoline Leavitt Becomes Latest Trump Official to Join Fox News

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.

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White House Rebrands AI as 'Super Intelligence'
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White House Rebrands AI as 'Super Intelligence'

The White House has convened major tech CEOs, including those from Meta, Amazon, and OpenAI, to sign a new AI safety pledge described by President Trump as 'morally binding.' This initiative marks a significant shift in federal policy regarding advanced computing. Simultaneously, an executive order has been issued to officially rebrand artificial intelligence as 'super intelligence.' As tech giants work to present more approachable interfaces for their products, the government is intensifying its oversight of the sector's rapid development.

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