Katie Zacharia is out as press secretary, White House says
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is transitioning out of her role, according to internal sources. The departure marks a sudden change in the administration's communications team.
Why it matters
High-level staff turnover in the White House often signals internal shifts in administration strategy or political instability.
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