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Trump's media machine-gun: How Karoline Leavitt is rewriting the White House rules

The new front line of American politics is young, female, and digital-first - and it is led by the youngest press secretary in the history of the White House.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt walks outside of the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 21, 2025
US President Donald Trump and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan gesture as they pose for a photo, at a world leaders' summit on ending the Gaza war, amid a U.S.-brokered prisoner-hostage swap and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, October 13, 2025.

Erdogan, Trump discuss Syria, Gaza in call as Syria announces ceasefire with Kurdish forces

US President Donald Trump speaks during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2026.

Trump: US 'seeking immediate negotiations to discuss acquisition of Greenland' at Davos WEF

Vice President JD Vance dances with his wife, second lady Usha Vance at the Marine Ball at the Washington Hilton on November 8, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Vice President JD Vance, wife Usha announce they are expecting fourth child


Trump unveils renovated Lincoln bathroom after East Wing demolition

Trump's abrupt demolition of the East Wing this month to make way for a 90,000-square-foot (8,360-square-metre) ballroom has been criticized for not first going through a proper review.

The demolition of the East Wing of the White House, the location of US President Donald Trump's proposed ballroom is seen from an elevated position on the North side of the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 23, 2025.

Ellison’s Oracle poised to run TikTok, raising hopes for tougher rules against antisemitism

For the leader of one of the largest and most broadly representative Jewish groups in the country, these developments are hopeful.

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison speaks during a news conference with US President Donald Trump in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on January 21, 2025 in Washington, DC.

US President Donald Trump confirms recent MRI, but declines to give reason why

The US president said his doctors had offered reporters a “very conclusive” report of the exam, but the White House has not disclosed why Trump made a second visit to Walter Reed.

US President Donald Trump gestures as he departs Walter Reed National Military Medical Center following his annual physical exam, in Bethesda, Maryland, US, October 10, 2025

Trump may run for third White House term, former strategist Steve Bannon says

When asked how Trump could get around the US Constitution, Bannon replied, "The only way President Trump wins in 2028, and continues to stay in office, is by the will of the American people."

Steve Bannon looks on as US President Donald Trump signs one of five executive orders related to the oil pipeline industry in the Oval Office of the White House, January 24, 2017

Inside the United States' plan to prevent the Gaza ceasefire from unraveling

Accusations of violations test the Gaza ceasefire as the US presses Israel and Hamas to meet key conditions on hostages, demilitarization, and governance.

Jared Kushner speaks to members of the media next to U.S. Vice President JD Vance in Kiryat Gat, Israel, October 21, 2025.

Trump awards Charlie Kirk top honor amid crackdown on left-wing groups

US President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to slain activist Charlie Kirk, marking his 32nd birthday with a National Day of Remembrance.

Erika Kirk, wife of slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, reacts next to US President Donald Trump during a ceremony to posthumously award the Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, at the White House, October 14, 2025.

Israel prepares for ceasefire agreement to be reached by Thursday, official says

Marwan Barghouti, Ahmad Sa’adat not set for release as part of deal • Israeli officials optimistic as negotiations enter ‘critical hours’

Families of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, build a sukkah outside the PM's residence in Jerusalem, with photographs of the hostages, on October 05, 2025.

'Fake news,' Netanyahu denies White House wrote apology given to Qatar's PM

The Prime Minister’s Office rejected a Politico report claiming the White House drafted Netanyahu’s apology to Qatar, calling it “fake news” and asserting the remarks were written solely by his team.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump meet in the White House, September 29, 2025.

UFC fights to take place at White House on June 14, Trump says

Trump in July had announced that a UFC event would take place at the White House in 2026, but did not give a date.

 CEO of the UFC Dana White and the President of the United States Donald Trump talk in front of Ivanka Trump before the Gastelum versus Pyfer fight during UFC 316 at Prudential Center.

Trump tells Netanyahu he's 'always so f***ing negative' after Hamas replies to peace plan - Axios

“Bibi told Trump this is nothing to celebrate, and that it doesn't mean anything," Axios quoted an informed US official with knowledge of the call.

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a joint press conference in the State Dining Room at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, September 29, 2025