New White House press secretary defends describing herself as a lawyer

ABC News (Australia)·October 16, 2026 at 2:29 AM+3

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New US press secretary Katie Zacharia defends her legal credentials after a truncated inaugural briefing prompted scrutiny over her suitability for the job.

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