Barack Obama said Sunday that the Justice Department’s investigation of Rep. Ilhan Omar was “appalling,” accusing the government of trying to intimidate and deport one of President Donald Trump’s most outspoken critics. Obama wrote on social media that federal power was being brought to bear on a law-abiding elected official for criticizing the president.

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Speaking outside the White House, Trump said the US was negotiating with Russia on Ukraine, Iran and other matters, and defended his diplomatic approach. He accused Zelenskyy of obstructing efforts to end the war and suggested Ukraine should appoint someone else to lead negotiations.

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Trump spoke with reporters as he departed the White House.

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Former President Barack Obama defended Rep. Ilhan Omar as she faces a federal investigation into her immigration status. Attorney Mehek Cooke discussed Obama's defense on Fox Report.

FFox News2026-10-19 09:30

A Fox News Sunday segment has Turley and Rotunno assess the sexual-assault inquiry at Cornell and the federal investigation involving Rep. Ilhan Omar.

FFox News2026-10-19 03:30

Fox News contributor Billy Bush discusses Katie Zacharia’s brief stint as White House press secretary and celebrity endorsements of candidates.

FFox News2026-10-18 23:30

Fox News contributor Billy Bush and Wall Street Journal reporter Phil Wegmann discuss White House press secretary Katie Zacharia’s sudden departure.

FFox News2026-10-18 20:30

Wall Street Journal White House reporter Phil Wegmann discusses Katie Zacharia’s ouster as White House press secretary on “The Sunday Briefing.”

FFox News2026-10-18 18:30

Elon Musk took charge of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency in January 2025 to cut government spending, branding those who resisted the cuts “blockers.” CNN’s Fareed Zakaria talks with author and journalist Michael Lewis about his new book, which recounts these civil servants’ stories and DOGE’s pursuit of the IRS chief privacy officer.

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CNN’s Erin Burnett reviews the week’s major stories, including Trump campaigning in Ohio and Alaska as Republicans seek to retain the Senate, surging inflation ahead of the election, and Katie Zacharia’s firing after five days as White House press secretary.

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Kayleigh McEnany discusses the demanding role of White House press secretary after Katie Zacharia’s departure. President Donald Trump says he is in no rush to name a replacement.

FFox News2026-10-17 18:00

Kayleigh McEnany and the Fox & Friends Weekend co-hosts discuss Katie Zacharia’s departure from her press secretary role after five days. McEnany offers her view on the challenges of the position.

FFox News2026-10-17 16:00

Katie Zacharia left her role as White House press secretary after five days and one press briefing. After departing, she praised Trump as “gracious” and “kind.”

FFox News2026-10-17 14:00

President Trump hosted first responders.

TThe White House2026-10-17 13:18

Katie Zacharia stepped down as White House press secretary after five days in the role and one press briefing. Fox News reported on President Donald Trump’s reaction, in which he said she was treated “very nastily.”

FFox News2026-10-17 12:03

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia was pushed out on Friday, less than a week after taking the high-profile post. A series of blunders added to the distractions facing President Donald Trump, described as embattled.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-17 10:36

The program says authorities credited a father of two who was driving past the school on his lunch break and a teacher who threw a phone at the gunman and tackled him with saving lives. It also reports that Katie Zacharia is leaving the White House press secretary post after five rocky days, including a widely criticized briefing and questions about her legal credentials.

NNBC News2026-10-17 02:03

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving the job after only five days. The program also says President Trump is visiting a deep-red area of Georgia, as new signs suggest voters in several districts across the country may be trending bluer.

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New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia has left the job after just five days. Asked whether she was fired or resigned, a White House official said she was “transitioning out.” Her departure follows sharp criticism of her first briefing and revelations that she misstated her academic credentials.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-17 01:30

President Trump said Katie Zacharia is transitioning out of the White House press secretary role after five days. He cited concerns following her first briefing and questions about her legal credentials.

AABC News2026-10-17 01:03

NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin looks back at the people who briefed the press during President Trump’s tenure, from Sean Spicer’s viral first briefing and the emergence of “alternative facts” to Katie Zacharia’s abrupt departure.

NNBC News2026-10-17 00:58

Katie Zacharia’s five days as White House press secretary were rocky: her only briefing was widely panned, and questions later arose about her legal credentials. She has now left one of the Trump administration’s highest-profile positions.

NNBC News2026-10-16 23:32

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia served for five days before being fired. The account reviews the missteps from Monday through Friday that led to her dismissal.

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Mick Mulvaney, a former acting White House chief of staff and Freedom Caucus co-founder, says the Trump administration set Katie Zacharia up to fail by giving her too little preparation before her five-day stint as press secretary. He says Trump need not necessarily replace her quickly, while Susie Wiles’s future as chief of staff is uncertain.

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