First Black woman and openly gay White House spokesperson replaces Psaki

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3 years ago

May 6, 2022

Brittany Coles

US President Joe Biden has named Karine Jean-Pierre as first Black woman spokesperson of the White House

Biden has chosen Karine Jean-Pierre as White House press secretary to replace Jen Psaki, who leaves on May 13.

Jean-Pierre will be the first Black woman and the first openly LGBTQ+ person in the role.

Thank you ⁦@POTUS⁩ and @FLOTUS for this opportunity. It is a true honor. I look forward to serving this Administration and the American people. I have big shoes to fill. @PressSec has been a great friend, mentor and excellent press secretary. pic.twitter.com/1knmbe2Nxq
— Karine Jean-Pierre (@KJP46) May 5, 2022

In a statement, Biden says Karine brings talent and integrity needed for the difficult job.

“Karine not only brings the experience, talent and integrity needed for this difficult job, but she will continue to lead the way in communicating about the work of the Biden-Harris Administration on behalf of the American people,”
Biden says in a statement praising Jean-Pierre.

She has served as Biden’s principal deputy press secretary and will take to the mic full-time after Psaki exits the role to work back in TV news.

Lots to say about how grateful I am to @POTUS and @FLOTUS and the Biden family for trusting me to serve as @PressSec and plenty of time before my last day to share, but today is about @KJP46 so a few thoughts on this remarkable woman who will soon be behind the podium every day.
— Jen Psaki (@PressSec) May 5, 2022

Psaki says Representation matters and believes Karine will give a voice to many, and make many dream big about what is truly possible.

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki introducing future White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who will be the first black and out LGTBQ person in the role pic.twitter.com/bvth2sEUko
— Arlette Saenz (@ArletteSaenz) May 5, 2022

“She will be the first black woman and the first openly LGBTQ+ person to serve as the White House Press Secretary,” Psaki says on the significance of the history-making appointment.

“Representation matters and she will give a voice to many, but also make many dream big about what is truly possible.”

Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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20 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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