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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


White House says Hegseth approved strikes on Venezuela boat, defends actions as legal

The White House says Pete Hegseth approved strikes on a Venezuelan vessel as lawmakers question the legality of the operation.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrives at the US Capitol ahead of a briefing with members of Congress in Washington, DC, US, November 5, 2025.

White House launches official media bias, 'left-wing lunacy' tracker

The website’s “Offender Hall of Shame” showcases supposedly offensive claims, which are organized by category, ranging from “bias” and “omission of context” to “left-wing lunacy” and “lie.”

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on board Air Force One en route to South Korea, October 29, 2025

Trump vows to 'permanently pause' migration from 'Third World Countries' after DC attack

Trump did not identify any countries by name or explain what he meant by third-world countries or "permanently pause."

President Donald Trump participates in a call with U.S. service members from his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida on Thanksgiving Day on November 27, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida.

Immigration overhaul ordered by Trump following National Guard shooting

Trump orders a sweeping review of asylum cases and Green Cards after a National Guard shooting.

National Guard members stand together behind yellow tape, after two National Guard members were shot near the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 26, 2025.

What we know about Afghan nat'l suspected of shooting two guardsmen near White House - explainer

US Attorney General Pam Bondi told Fox News the US government plans to bring terrorism charges against Lakanwal and seek a sentence of life in prison "at a minimum."

National Guard members stand together behind yellow tape, after two National Guard members were shot near the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 26, 2025.

ICE detains mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew

US immigration authorities detained Bruna Caroline Ferreira, the mother of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew, highlighting how Trump’s enforcement drive is sweeping in noncriminal migrants.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt walks over to speak with reporters on the West Wing driveway at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 24, 2025.

Trump team seeks Taiwan's help to train US chip plant workers, sources say

The Trump administration is negotiating a deal for Taiwan to invest in US chip plants to boost its semiconductor industry.

Students dressed in white protective suit and a face mask visit a clean room as part of a summer camp organised by US chip designer Synopsys with the goal to attract more youth to Taiwan's semiconductor industry, in Hsinchu, Taiwan July 18, 2025.

White House denies Trump weighing ouster of FBI Director Kash Patel

MS NOW reported Trump was ready to replace FBI Director Kash Patel with Andrew Bailey due to mounting frustration. The White House denied the report, calling it "completely made up."

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he arrives at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 13, 2025.

How Gabbard's 'hunters' pounced on secret CIA warehouse for Kennedy files

DNI officials caught the CIA off guard to seize assassination files on JFK, RFK, and MLK. The trove was transferred to the National Archives for release.

Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard sits next to CIA Director John Ratcliffe and FBI Director Kash Patel, on the day they testify at the House Intelligence Committee hearing about worldwide threats, on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 26, 2025.

BBC's battle with Trump puts its global credibility at risk

The White House has called the BBC "100% fake news" and a "propaganda machine," terms that countries like Russia usually level at the 103-year-old broadcaster.

US President Donald Trump talks to members of the press next to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on board Air Force One en route to Florida, US, November 14, 2025.