American politician and governor of Arkansas since 2023
Karoline Leavitt has announced she will leave her role as White House press secretary at the end of August to spend more time with her two young children. President Donald Trump has said she will remain a top outside adviser; the White House has not named a successor and senior officials are expected to brief reporters temporarily.
Leavitt has stepped down as White House press secretary, joining MAGA Inc. and shaping her next moves. Trump is weighing candidates, with speculation centering on Margo Martin and Scott Jennings as potential successors. The departure marks a significant shift in the administration’s communications approach.
President Donald Trump has publicly defended rapid construction of AI data centres, saying communities that oppose them will fall "backwards and poor," even as polls show roughly seven in 10 Americans oppose local data‑centre projects over concerns about energy, water and noise. Governors and lawmakers of both parties are imposing pauses or stricter rules ahead of the midterms.
Several Western governments have moved to restrict trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, while Palestinians question enforcement and impact on everyday life. The move follows rising settlement activity and calls for broader measures against settlement support.
Katie Zacharia has left the White House press secretary post five days after taking it, following a troubled debut briefing and scrutiny over her legal credentials. President Donald Trump told reporters he had advised her to "reconsider" the job; the White House has not named a permanent replacement.