Karoline Leavitt

US well on way toward controlling Iran airspace, says White House

Washington expects US objectives in the region to be completed in four to six weeks, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.

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A US Navy sailor signals an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in support of the Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran at an undisclosed location March 4, 2026.
A Kurdish fighter in Iraq.

Hundreds of Kurdish fighters launch ground offensive in Iran, officials deny reports

The Kurdish forces operating along the Iran-Iraq border are considered one of the most prominent armed opposition groups confronting the regime in Tehran.

|ByAMICHAI STEIN, IDAN KWELLER, REUTERS
U.S. President Donald Trump wears a 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA) hat as he attends the commencement ceremony at West Point Military Academy in West Point, New York, U.S., May 24, 2025.

White House eyes Iran’s future as Khamenei’s son seen as successor

"We've seen those reports as well, of course, and this is something that our intelligence agencies are looking at. We The truth is, we'll have to wait and see," press secretary Leavitt told reporters

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Oman's Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi meets with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner ahead of the indirect US-Iran talks, in Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2026; illustrative.

What do we know ahead of US-Iran talks in Geneva amid tension in Middle East?

The talks are expected to determine whether there is still a path to an agreement between Tehran and Washington, or whether the likelihood of a US military strike will rise significantly.

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Ukraine dissatisfied with 'difficult' peace talks, US sees 'meaningful progress'

Two days of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia ended at a standstill. However, the delegations said they would meet again soon amidst mounting pressure from US President Donald Trump.

FEBRUARY 19, 2026ByREUTERS
A Russian delegation waits for the start of a meeting on the first day of the third round of trilateral talks between delegates from Ukraine, Russia and the US, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2026.

US has 'many arguments' to strike Iran, White House announces ahead of Board of Peace meeting

White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt stated that Tehran would be wise to reach an agreement to avoid any conflict.

FEBRUARY 18, 2026ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
‘THEY LOVE Trump, they love America – but right now they feel abandoned, and it hurts.’ The US president said he has no reason to strike, but protesters have been asking for US intervention. Here, a man shows a sign mentioning Trump during a rally in support of nationwide protests in Iran in Rome.

Trump has no 'formal plans' to deploy ICE at polling sites, White House says

Democrats have raised concerns in recent months that Trump may deploy troops at polling locations to intimidate voters and interfere with November;s elections that will determine control of Congress.

FEBRUARY 6, 2026ByREUTERS
People walk towards a polling site during early voting in the New York City mayoral election in Manhattan in New York City, US, October 27, 2025.

Trump's media machine-gun: How Karoline Leavitt is rewriting the White House rules

The new front line of American politics is young, female, and digital-first - and it is led by the youngest press secretary in the history of the White House.

JANUARY 22, 2026ByAMICHAI STEIN
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt walks outside of the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 21, 2025

Trump told large-scale Iran strikes would not topple Islamic Republic regime, officials tell WSJ

US officials caution Trump that military action could escalate tensions without changing Iran's leadership.

JANUARY 16, 2026ByJAMES GENN
US President Donald Trump at the East Room of the White House on January 15, 2026.

Trump could still approve strikes on Iran, sources tell 'Post'

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that "all options remain on the table" regarding US military action in Iran.

JANUARY 15, 2026ByAMICHAI STEIN
US President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One while departing for Florida at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, January 9, 2026

Trump expected to call for meeting to discuss possible Iran actions, including military force

US President Trump is set to meet with senior officials to discuss potential actions regarding the ongoing protests in Iran, with military options still on the table.

JANUARY 12, 2026ByAMICHAI STEIN
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt listens as US President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media aboard Air Force One en route from Florida to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, January 11, 2026.

Wiles says Trump has 'an alcoholic’s personality', claims Musk is microdosing, Vance conspiracist

Susie Wiles, Trump's campaign manager-turned chief of staff, made some less-than-flattering remarks about the president, JD Vance, and Pete Hegseth in a candid interview with 'Vanity Fair.'

DECEMBER 16, 2025ByJACOB LAZNIK
U.S. President Donald Trump is reflected on the glasses of White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles as he speaks to the media, before he departs en route to Norfolk, Virginia, October 5, 2025.

Dozy Donald Trump nods off during US cabinet meeting, photos show

Trump said, “right now, I think I’m sharper than I was 25 years ago,” arguing that claims that he was facing the realities of aging are inaccurate.

DECEMBER 7, 2025ByESTHER DAVIS
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks alongside (L-R) US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US President Donald Trump and US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on December 02, 2025.

White House says admiral approved second strike on boat from Venezuela, defends attack as lawful

The White House says Admiral Frank Bradley acted within the law, as lawmakers question the operation’s legality.

DECEMBER 2, 2025ByREUTERS
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during a meeting with Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader at the National Palace, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic November 26, 2025.