Trump has named Katie Zacharia, a Truth Social communications adviser and conservative commentator, as White House press secretary ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. U.S. President Donald Trump has named Katie Zacharia as the next White House press secretary, filling the role left vacant when Karoline Leavitt departed in August. Trump announced his choice on Truth Social on October 9, praising Zacharia as a loyal supporter and saying he expected her to work well with the media, th

The USS Lincoln 321-day deployment ended in San Diego on October 8, 2026, after months of US military operations against Iran. The homecoming brought relief to families but also renewed concerns over eight reported suicide attempts, food supplies and sailors' mental health. USS Lincoln Homecoming Ends Record Deployment The USS Abraham Lincoln returned