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Katie Zacharia holds first White House briefing

Katie Zacharia holds her first briefing as White House press secretary on Tuesday, October 13.

Photo: Fox News Politics

WHAT'S CONFIRMED

▸Zacharia's debut ends a weekslong period without a permanent press secretary at the podium. — Fox News Politics, Washington Examiner

NOT REPORTED ELSEWHERE

▸Her briefing occurs approximately three weeks and twelve hours before polls close in 2026 midterm elections. — Washington Examiner

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