First Thing: Leavitt departs White House press secretary role with Trump’s ratings at historic low

President Donald Trump announced that Karoline Leavitt, the youngest White House press secretary in history, will step down at the end of August to spend more time with her family. Leavitt described the move as a bittersweet decision but will remain one of Trump's top outside advisers. Her departure occurs less than three months before midterm elections, coinciding with YouGov polling showing Trump's approval ratings at a historic low, raising questions regarding the administration's future communication strategy.