White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia speaks during a news briefing at the White House on October 13, 2026. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia is out of a job after only five days. What happened? Zacharia was fired on Friday after less than a week in her new role, after a rocky start that included a halting performance in the briefing ro...
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