The Latest Breaking News from White House

Nicki Minaj Replacing Karoline Leavitt? Parody X Post Sends Social Media Into Frenzy

A viral parody post claimed Nicki Minaj would replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary, causing confusion and amusement on social media. The post gained traction due to Leavitt's confirmed departure.

International Business Times UK · Aug 13

Who will replace Karoline Leavitt as the next White House press secretary?

Karoline Leavitt’s abrupt departure has sparked a tough race inside Trump’s circle for the prominent position

The Guardian - US · Aug 13

Donald Trump empowers US private companies to conduct cyber-attacks

President signed memorandum giving private sector a role in fighting ‘transnational criminal organizations’

The Guardian - US · Aug 13

Trump Authorises Private Cyber Firms To Hack Foreign Scammers After Americans Lost $20.8bn to Fraud

President Trump authorises vetted private companies to conduct offensive cyber operations against foreign criminal networks, marking a significant shift in US cyber policy and sparking industry debate.

International Business Times UK · Aug 13

Trump sued over service that offers paid early access to Truth Social posts

Two media groups have sued to halt a new service offering paid access to presidential posts. This Truth API service provides early access to high-profile Truth Social accounts for a fee. Plaintiffs argue the service is corrupt and violates the First Amendment's equal access principle. They seek to prevent official…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Karoline Leavitt returns from maternity leave only to step down as White House press secretary: ‘My fight is entering a new phase’

Leavitt had been one of the most familiar faces in the current administration.

We Got This Covered · Aug 13

Trump White House says it's losing $19B-$26B a year in revenue as countries dodge tariffs

A new US report claims countries route exports through third nations to avoid tariffs. This practice, known as transshipping, costs the United States billions in lost tax revenue annually. China is specifically named as a country utilizing this method to circumvent import taxes. The Trump administration is implementing new measures…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Karoline Leavitt’s abrupt departure leaves Trump with tough decision before midterms

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The Independent UK · Aug 13

US flags dozens of trade partners as risks for aiding tariff evasion

The Trump administration flagged dozens of US trading partners Thursday as potential risks in aiding Chinese tariff evasion, vowing to tap artificial intelligence to help detect illegal practices in the future. Since returning to the White House last year, Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs on US trading partners, adding to…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Will Trump’s next press secretary be a better liar than the first five?

As Karoline Leavitt plans to step down, it’s apparent how the president above all values a readiness to twist the truth

The Guardian - US · Aug 13