The grant pause is perhaps most similar to a federal government shutdown, when a congressional impasse on spending legislation delays federal payments for some state and local services.

Trump White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt earns praise from conservatives on social media regarding her first performance from the pressroom podium on Tuesday.

President Donald Trump's press secretary Karoline Leavitt is expected to hold her first, official White House press briefing on Tuesday. The briefing is set for 1 p.m. EST. Leavitt, 27 is the youngest person to hold the position of White House press secretary.

Donald Trump’s 27-year-old press secretary announced the US was halting shipments of condoms to Gaza during her first new-look White House briefing.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared an update on the east coast Drones and said Trump will prioritize "new media voices"

Karoline Leavitt is the new White House press secretary under President Donald Trump. Here's what to know about her and why she is making history.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has her briefing room debut Tuesday.Why it matters: Leavitt, who served as the Trump campaign's national press secretary, is the youngest White House press secretary in U.S. history.President Trump in November when announcing his pick called Leavitt smart and tough, and said she "has proven to be a highly effective communicator.""I have the utmost confidence she will excel at the podium, and help deliver our message to the American People as we, Make America Great Again," Trump said.What time is the White House press briefing today?What we're watching: The briefing is scheduled for 1pm ET Tuesday.How old is Karoline Leavitt?Zoom in: Leavitt is 27 and was previously assistant press secretary during Trump's first White House term.She ran for Congress in New Hampshire in 2022 but lost to a Democratic incumbent.Between the lines: Previously, the youngest press secretary was Ronald Ziegler, who was 29 when he took the position in 1969 in Richard Nixon's administration, per CBS News.How to watch White House press briefingThe White House will stream the press briefing on its YouTube channel.See the YouTube video above to watch the first briefing.Trump's former White House press secretariesFlashback: Trump had four press secretaries during his first term: Sean Spicer, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Stephanie Grisham and Kayleigh McEnany.Editor's note: This story was updated with additional information.More from Axios:What to know about filing taxes, refunds for tax season 2025Starbucks changes free refill policy, brings back condiment barsSkyline Chili and Graeter's release "sweet, savory" ice creamGet more political stories in your inbox with Axios Sneak Peek.

The 27-year-old made her debut as the White House press secretary in the briefing room Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what you need to know.

Karoline Leavitt is the youngest White House press secretary ever. She is from New Hampshire and lives on the Seacoast.

Originally published by The 19th As widespread confusion continues over the funding freezes, programs serving women and children could be hit particularly