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Katie Zacharia tapped as next White House press secretary

October 9, 2026 · Axios

Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Katie Zacharia has been offered the White House press secretary post, multiple sources familiar with the offer tell Axios.

The big picture: If she accepts the job, Zacharia will take over the podium from Karoline Leavitt, a tenacious Trump loyalist who announced her departure from the administration in August.

Editor's note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

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