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Trump Says Karoline Leavitt Will Leave White House to Focus on Family but Remain ‘One of My Top Outside Advisors’

President Donald Trump said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave the administration at the end of August to focus on her young family but remain closely involved as an outside adviser and influential Republican voice ahead of the midterms.

Benzinga · Aug 13

Rubio, Bessent stayed on decoy flight from Turkiye as Trump switched planes, official says

Trump was secretly moved to a smaller military jet after an Iranian threat during his return from the NATO summit in Türkiye. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent remained on a decoy aircraft, while journalists and some White House staff believed Trump was aboard.

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Missile threat made Donald Trump move to smaller US jet during Turkey visit: Report

US President Trump was secretly moved to a smaller aircraft due to a missile threat. This extraordinary security operation occurred during his return from Turkey last month. The larger presidential plane was used as a decoy while he traveled separately. Secret Service acted on credible and imminent intelligence regarding the…

The Times of India · Aug 13

Trump Quietly Cools on His Homeland Security Chief as Conservative Anger Grows

Trump has privately soured on DHS chief Markwayne Mullin over off-message remarks, a fireworks clash, and a divisive ICE pick, insiders say.

Latin Times · Aug 13

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

Donald Trump is facing a lawsuit from The Intercept and Freedom of the Press Foundation seeking to halt Truth API, a paid service offering early access to his Truth Social posts. The plaintiffs allege the service violates the First Amendment and creates financial conflicts because Trump, Truth Media's largest shareholder,…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Karoline Leavitt calls White House role ‘adventure of a lifetime’ as she steps down

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The Independent UK · Aug 13

White House resurfaces Trump’s infamous eclipse photo for today’s solar spectacle

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The Independent UK · Aug 12

Karoline Leavitt’s Sudden Exit As Press Secretary Raises Scrutiny Weeks After She Returned From Maternity Leave

“In my heart that I cannot be the best mom my two young children deserve,” Leavitt said.

Bored Panda · Aug 12

Karoline Leavitt: six key takeaways from 20 months as Trump’s press secretary

Trump’s most prominent spokesperson won regular plaudits from her boss for her unflinching defense of his agenda

The Guardian - US · Aug 12

Karoline Leavitt Chooses Motherhood Over White House Press Secretary Role: 'I Can't Be the Best Mom'

Karoline Leavitt resigns as White House Press Secretary, citing the challenge of balancing the demanding role with motherhood. She will continue as a top adviser to Donald Trump.

International Business Times UK · Aug 12