Trump loses 4 senior White House aides as midterms loom
Why it matters: The departures hit press, legal, national security and Capitol Hill roles as Republicans risk losing Congress in November.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
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#Karoline Leavitt
Karoline Leavitt heads back to MAGA Inc after White House exit
What's next: The former press secretary plans to attend a Republican convention in Dallas before the November midterm elections.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave at end of August
What's next: Trump did not name a successor, leaving a key West Wing messaging post open ahead of the November midterms.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave post in August
What's next: Trump said Leavitt will shift to an outside adviser role after stepping down to spend time with her family.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt steps down
What's next: Trump did not name a replacement and said Leavitt will remain an outside adviser and Republican voice.
Series: Karoline Leavitt · White House Exit · 2 chapters since Aug 13White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave by Aug. 31
What's next: Trump said Leavitt will remain an outside adviser after leaving to spend more time with her family.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +2
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to exit by month’s end
What’s next: Trump said Leavitt will move into an outside advisory role as Republicans prepare for the midterm elections.
BBC News (World), The Straits Times +4
Karoline Leavitt to Step Down as White House Spokesperson in Late August
Trump has not named a successor, and Leavitt will shift to an outside adviser role ahead of the November midterm election.
CNBC, CNBC Indonesia +1
Trump clashes with Thune as Senate stalls election bill
What's next: Republicans still need 50 Senate votes or Democratic support before the August recess to move the SAVE America Act.
The New York Times, Fox News +1
JD Vance accuses Israeli officials of pushing Iran war
Vance said a financed campaign sought to derail U.S.-Iran talks, as the White House said foreign countries often shape U.S. public opinion.
White House teleprompter operator put on leave over Kalshi bets
What's new: Regulators are weighing a settlement after Kalshi froze about $90,000 in alleged profits tied to Trump speech wagers.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +5