Politics
White House Press Secretary Contenders
Speculation continues over the identity of President Trump's next White House press secretary, with Alina Habba ruling herself out of contention. Meanwhile, Trump showcased ongoing construction projects at the White House.
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The Hill
President Trump on Wednesday showed reporters a closer look at the White House's various construction projects, including the ballroom and new helipad, touting that "we get the best stuff." Trump led an uninterrupted, 30-minute tour of the new White House helipad designed for Marine One, which, when
2026-08-20 13:42 UTC
The Hill
Alina Habba, the president's former personal attorney, ruled herself out as a candidate for White House press secretary as speculation swirls about whom President Trump will pick to replace Karoline Leavitt. "Flattered by the Kalshi odds, but I’m not in the running for any job," Habba wrote in a soc
2026-08-20 13:51 UTC