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TMZ DC pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at a Pentagon briefing about whether he felt he was on a power trip; he brushed it off, saying his focus is ensuring warfighters have what they need and pursuing victory and peace through strength within the rules and laws, highlighting TMZ’s foray into political coverage.
An AP News article argues that criticism of how the U.S. casualty toll in wars is covered by the media spans decades, noting recent remarks by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about government reticence to reveal human costs and similar cautions echoed by White House officials about shaping the public narrative.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the decision to strike Iran was based on President Trump’s “feeling” that Iran would attack the U.S., a rationale critics say relies on vagueness after repeated questions about an imminent threat. The briefing also touched on a viral Rubio quote about Israeli pressure, underscoring the administration’s struggle to justify the war with clear, consistent reasoning.
US officials announce Operation Epic Fury against Iran, detailing a dawn-to-dawn, multi-domain campaign aimed at destroying Iran’s missiles, missile production, and navy to prevent nuclear blackmail, with hundreds of targets hit in the first 24 hours and cyber/space support from US allies. The effort emphasizes surgical, overwhelming force, and warns the fight will take time, with possible additional troop movements as battle assessments continue. There are no disclosed boots on the ground yet, though the President has latitude to shape the timeline and force posture; casualties are acknowledged and the operation is described as a broader, America-first campaign rather than a quick war.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called a reporter a "left-wing hack" after he asked about an ICE shooting in Minneapolis, accusing him of bias. The exchange highlighted tensions between the briefing room and the media, with Leavitt also criticizing CNN over a chyron about the incident.
HuffPost's S.V. Dáte defended his reporting on Trump amid a viral exchange where White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt responded childishly to a question, calling him a 'left-wing hack' and sparking debate over professionalism and media coverage of the Trump administration.
During a White House press briefing, laughter erupted as a reporter asked if President Biden has "full confidence" in the Cookie Monster, following a lighthearted exchange between the White House and the Cookie Monster on Twitter about "shrinkflation." White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre emphasized the President's focus on addressing issues such as shrinkflation and inflation, stating that he has been consistently calling on large corporations to pass along their savings to consumers. She also defended the timing of the announcement of a strike force to address inflation, stating that the President has been addressing these issues for some time.
Fox News reporter Peter Doocy questioned White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre about how President Joe Biden will reassure voters about his mental fitness after appearing to confuse French President Emmanuel Macron with François Mitterrand, who died in 1996. Jean-Pierre declined to engage, pointing to Biden's recent public appearances as evidence of his capabilities, while Doocy pressed for clarification.
Biden National Security Council spokesman John Kirby became visibly angry during a White House press briefing when questioned about President Biden's decision-making process regarding military actions in the Middle East, denying that polling or the election calendar influences the president's choices and dismissing the reporter's persistent inquiries. Kirby emphasized that the president has the authority to act in self-defense and is not considering political calculations or polling when making decisions to protect American troops and assets in the region.
Harrisburg officials and the Harrisburg Bureau of Fire will hold a press briefing to provide updates on the Broad Street Market fire, which occurred in the early hours of Monday. Approximately half of the brick building was destroyed, while the other half sustained significant damage. The historic market, which has served the community for 145 years, had its roof destroyed, but the stone building remains intact. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is still unknown.
Simon Ateba, a reporter for Today News Africa, has gained attention for repeatedly interrupting White House press briefings to demand that he be called on to ask a question. Ateba's behavior has frustrated press officials and the White House Correspondents' Association, but has also made him popular on social media and among right-wing media outlets. However, it remains unclear what specific questions Ateba has been seeking to ask. The White House has proposed rules about "professional" conduct for journalists, which could potentially be used to discipline Ateba. The White House Correspondents' Association declined to renew Ateba's membership, citing a lack of evidence that he is employed by a news outlet that reports on the White House.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre avoided answering questions about President Joe Biden's repeated public falls during a press briefing. A reporter asked if the White House chief of staff had directed a review of the advance procedures employed on behalf of the nation's oldest president. Jean-Pierre sidestepped the question and cited Biden's accomplishments, saying "things happen" and that other presidents have had similar situations.
President Biden remained silent and took no questions from reporters during a bilateral meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez as chaos continues at the southern border following the expiration of Title 42. The Biden administration is facing intense political heat for its handling of the U.S. southern border, even more so with Title 42 no longer in place. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre called news of a migrant Honduran teenager's death "deeply saddening" but kept the focus on Friday's press briefing on infrastructure rather than the ongoing border crisis.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre became agitated when asked about her claim that illegal immigration had come down 90% under the Biden administration. She interrupted Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy and accused him of being dramatic. Jean-Pierre was referring to the "parolee program" implemented by President Biden to limit illegal migration. However, CBP numbers show that there were 136,000 more encounters this fiscal year than the previous.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre became agitated when pressed on her claim that illegal immigration had come down 90% under the Biden administration. She interrupted Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy and accused him of being dramatic. Jean-Pierre was referring to the "parolee program" implemented by the Biden administration earlier this year, which allows 30,000 migrants from certain countries to come to the United States each month. However, CBP numbers show that there were 136,000 more encounters this fiscal year than the previous, making it the highest ever recorded.