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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving the Trump administration​

Updated 5:21 PM CDT, August 12, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the youngest person to hold the role, will leave the Trump administration at the end of the month to spend more time with her young family.

Leavitt, 28, called it a “bittersweet decision” in a social media post Wednesday shortly after President Donald Trump announced she would be stepping down. She recently returned to the White House podium after the birth of her second child, a daughter named Viviana, in May. She also has a 2-year-old son.

“The truth is since returning to the White House after the birth of my daughter, I have felt in my heart that I cannot be the best mom my two young children deserve while devoting the constant time, energy, and attention required of the White House Press Secretary — and that is why I have ultimately made the bittersweet decision to depart the White House and embark on a new chapter in my life,” Leavitt wrote.

Trump did not outline plans for who might replace her in the high-profile role. He said in a social media post of his own that her decision to leave is one “I totally understand and respect!” and indicated she would continue to play a role in his orbit.

“Karoline will now be one of my top outside advisors, and an influential voice within the Republican Party, as we work to defy History, and conclusively win the Midterm Elections,” the president wrote. ...

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Lawsuit seeks to ban Trump Media from charging for early access to president's posts on US policy

President Donald Trump was sued in federal court Wednesday to stop him from making money off a new, paid service at his Truth Social company offering early, exclusive access to his posts on U.S. policy.
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Federal court blocks another part of Trump mail-in voting executive order

A federal district court has issued a temporary order blocking the U.S. Postal Service from implementing President Donald Trump's 2026 executive order on mail-in voting.
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ICE's plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse

Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s plan to give officers gloves that deliver painful electric shocks is facing criticism from Democratic elected officials and civil rights advocates, who call it unnecessary and cruel.
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Judge blocks US Postal Service from restricting mail-in voting

The ruling by U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani in Boston marked the latest setback for Trump's push to expand the federal government's role in overseeing elections.
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Forget left vs. center. Democratic voters are making clear they just want change

Results in Democratic primaries in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Connecticut have reiterated that Democratic voters are hungry for change, even as they remain divided over the party’s ideological future.
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'Profoundly corrupt': Trump sued in federal court over selling early access to Truth Social posts

Free press groups say selling access to Trump's posts is "unconstitutional."
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Broadband grants paused as critics allege favoritism toward Elon Musk’s Starlink

The Texas Broadband Development Office placed a temporary hold Tuesday on all disbursements of billions of dollars in federal funds related to the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program, or BEAD.
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Lisa Demuth tops Mike Lindell in GOP primary in Minnesota governor's race

Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth will win the Republican primary in Minnesota's gubernatorial race, CBS News projects.
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Inflation slows but prices remain elevated as Iran war and spending on AI push up prices

U.S. inflation slowed last month and a measure of underlying price pressures also cooled, suggesting higher oil and gas prices from the Iran war are only having a limited impact on broader costs in the economy.
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Iran live updates: Trump says US has total control over Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
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DHS cites recent policy shift after not disclosing death of Guatemalan man who had been in custody

U.S. immigration officials say they didn’t publicly disclose the death of a Guatemalan man who had a seizure at a New Jersey detention center because they weren’t notified that he died after they sent him to the hospital.
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Ukraine pounds Black Sea Fleet’s ‘last major stronghold’ while Putin flexes naval power in Pacific

Putin threatened to seize European vessels from the Russian Black Sea to the Pacific as Ukraine's drone attack crippled Novorossiysk grain terminals.
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Republicans see Minnesota fraud scandal as a chance to go on offense in a blue state

Republicans in Minnesota see a chance to regain influence after a fraud scandal rocked state government.
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Who will replace Karoline Leavitt as Trump’s attack dog?

Karoline Leavitt’s departure as White House press secretary will deprive Donald Trump of a key mouthpiece, just when he needs her the most.
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US and Iran exchange opposing claims over Strait of Hormuz control

President Trump again insists US has 'total control' of strait, while Tehran resolute that the US must meet its demands.
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DOJ heavyweights throw monkey wrench in Dem plans to put Trump allies in hot seat

President Donald Trump's private advisers can now claim executive privilege under a new Justice Department memo as Democrats vow investigations.
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Trump’s vaccine order hands some MAHA voters a win. It also gives Democrats an attack line

President Donald Trump pivoted the nation’s attention back to vaccines this week with an executive order that aims to scale back the childhood immunization schedule and space out shots into separate visits.
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Lindsay Clancy breaks down crying during testimony about children's autopsies

Judge William Sullivan opted to excuse the jury at times during the testimony of doctors Renee Stonebridge and Barbara Olson.
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Trump-backed Mike Lindell refuses to concede Minnesota election loss

Mike Lindell, known as the "My Pillow Guy," said he wouldn't concede his primary loss until all the votes are counted. They're now all counted.
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Congo’s Ebola outbreak is on track to surpass the deadliest one in history, WHO chief says

The World Health Organization is warning that the Ebola outbreak in Congo is on track to surpass the deadliest one in history.
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Virginia woman says ICE agent pointed gun at her, denies trying to run over agents

A Virginia woman said an ICE agent pointed a firearm at her head and falsely claimed she tried to run over agents during an encounter in Falls Church.
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Iran war updates: Mediators push US-Iran talks as Israel hits Lebanon, Gaza

These were the updates on the US-Israel war on Iran from Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
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An overnight Ukrainian blitz damages Russia's Black Sea naval stronghold, Zelenskyy says

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian missiles and drones blitzed Russia's naval base on the Black Sea coast in a nighttime operation.
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RFK Jr. Says He Can't Vote Because He's Legally Homeless — But His Claims Just Don't Add Up

The Health and Human Services secretary shared a factually hazy explanation for his supposed voting dilemma while in LA on Tuesday.
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David Crowley's razor-thin primary win sets up Wisconsin governor's race against Trump's pick

David Crowley’s razor-thin primary win over a democratic socialist in swing state Wisconsin sets up a match against a congressman who has voted with President Donald Trump 100% of the time.
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Trump sued over Truth Social's $100,000 early access offer

The plan called Truth API would cost users up to $100,000 per month. USA TODAY reached out to the White House for comment.
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John Gotti’s grandson kept trying to delay prison to donate kidney to mother. A judge said enough

Late mob boss John Gotti's reality TV star grandson has reported to federal prison after trying to stave off his fraud sentence by saying he was going to donate a kidney to his ailing mother.
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, fiancé end engagement: reports

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her fiancé, Riley Roberts, have reportedly ended their engagement, bringing to a close a relationship that began in college.
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GOP Nominee Torched For Offering Absurd Solution To Cope With Rising Gas Prices

No one:Republicans on affordability: “Drink less Starbucks”--A critic said on X
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So far during the 2026 election season, 10 incumbent House lawmakers have lost primaries, including three Republicans and seven Democrats.

The three Republican incumbents who fell short include Dan Crenshaw of Texas, Thomas Massie of Kentucky, and Andy Ogles of Tennessee.

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Four Canadian hockey stars remain suspended after sexual assault acquittal

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Presidential pardon for French alleged spy accused of plotting Mali coup

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DOJ leaves in place ruling that deregulates silencers, shotguns

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Person fined after using foghorn to wake sleeping polar bear

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Four Canadian hockey stars remain suspended after sexual assault acquittal

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Travis Kelce shares first details from his wedding to Taylor Swift: 'Best night of my life'

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California Dem ripped for 'perverted agenda' ahead of fundraiser at risqué nightclub

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Marni von Wilpert, a Democratic candidate for Congress in California’s 48th Congressional District, is holding a fundraiser at a venue known for sexually suggestive branding and LGBTQ nightlife on Thursday evening.

The San Diego restaurant and nightclub, called the Gossip Grill, offers a series of adult-themed specials and events such as "Fi---r me Fridays," "Girls, Gays and Theys Sundays" and "Cabaret Drag Brunch Pride Extravaganza."

It also offers menu items like the "Foreplay" and the "happy ending."

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