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  "id": 14314679,
  "title": "White House press secretary's debut brings news of Guilfoyle's exit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/white-house-press-secretarys-debut-brings-news-of-guilfoyles-exit",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T22:55:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PBS NewsHour",
    "slug": "pbs-newshour",
    "url": "https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/white-house-press-secretarys-debut-brings-news-of-guilfoyles-exit"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On her first day briefing at the White House podium, new Press Secretary Katie Zacharia made headlines by announcing President Trump's decision to ask Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign. The White House correspondent, Liz Landers, explained that this announcement came after allegations emerged that Guilfoyle sought $100,000 from a donor in exchange for access to administration officials. Guilfoyle confirmed the resignation via social media, defending herself against the allegations and stating her intention to support President Trump. However, the situation remains complex as PBS News reported that last week's Wall Street Journal revealed potential improper conduct by Guilfoyle. This included an accusation that she tried to bribe a political donor with a $100,000 credit card payoff for access to administration officials. Although President Trump expressed his disapproval during a rally, the matter might not be over for Guilfoyle, as Democrats demanded her records in connection with an ongoing investigation.",
  "summary": "On her first day at the podium, new White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia made news. She announced that President Trump has asked his son's former fiancée and ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, to resign amid allegations that she sought $100,000 from a donor. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "White House asks Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign; Ocasio-Cortez helps El-Sayed in Michigan: Live discussion",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/white-house-asks-kimberly-guilfoyle-to-resign-ocasio-cortez-helps-el",
        "published": "2026-10-13T13:41:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia debuts in her first press conference - analysis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/new-white-house-press-secretary-katie-zacharia-debuts-in-her-first",
        "published": "2026-10-13T15:24:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "Loves Trump, lies and conspiracies: Katie Zacharia is the perfect presidential press secretary | Arwa Mahdawi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/loves-trump-lies-and-conspiracies-katie-zacharia-is-the-perfect",
        "published": "2026-10-13T16:14:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "White House says US ambassador to Greece Guilfoyle asked to resign",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/white-house-says-us-ambassador-to-greece-guilfoyle-asked-to-resign",
        "published": "2026-10-13T16:23:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hellenic Shipping News",
        "title": "White House asks US Ambassador to Greece to resign",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/white-house-asks-us-ambassador-to-greece-to-resign",
        "published": "2026-10-13T17:00:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Controversy over new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia's legal credentials",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/controversy-over-new-white-house-press-secretary-katie-zacharias",
        "published": "2026-10-13T17:26:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "White House asks US envoy in Athens to resign, new press secretary says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/white-house-asks-us-envoy-in-athens-to-resign-new-press-secretary-says",
        "published": "2026-10-13T19:20:57.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}