Topic: White House

New White House Press Secretary Katie Zachariah faces criticism following a debut briefing where she appeared to read from a script and accidentally referred to the President as her husband. CNN reports on her social media history and questions whether she ever passed the bar exam, despite presenting herself as an attorney.

The hosts discuss Donald Trump's decision to revoke White House press passes for CNN, MSNBC, and Politico. Jason Calacanis argues that the press enjoys being the story because it drives ratings, while Adam Curry suggests journalists should focus on investigative work like Nick Shirley's fraud reporting rather than sparring with the President. They conclude that the "dysfunctional dance" between Trump and the media is primarily a business model for both parties.

Curry mentions receiving an invitation from the White House during the Clinton administration, which he missed because he was away filming a skiing segment. He notes the internal hostility between the "serious" MTV News department and the VJs, who were often excluded from major events.

Maria Bartiromo has reportedly left Fox News after 12 years with the network and over 30 years in television journalism. Speculation suggests she may be considered for a role as White House Press Secretary in a future administration.

A host recounts his time as an MTV VJ, admitting he didn't start voting until his mid-20s while living in New York. He shares an anecdote about receiving an invitation from Hillary Clinton to visit the White House, which he missed because he was on assignment covering a pro-mogul skiing tour in British Columbia.

Fox News reports on the legal challenges facing President Trump's proposed White House ballroom and a 250-foot arch on the National Mall. A federal appeals court ruled that the president lacks unilateral authority to construct the ballroom using private funds. The report also mentions a new helipad for Marine One on the South Lawn.

CBS News reports that while the above-ground ballroom construction is blocked, military and medical facilities being built underground are permitted for national security reasons. The report emphasizes that the White House grounds are technically a national park under Congressional oversight. The hosts note a shift in CBS's reporting style toward more straightforward news delivery.

Adam Curry shares the coincidence of his granddaughter being born within 24 hours of John C. Dvorak's passing. He discusses the upcoming memorial in San Francisco and mentions that the President and First Lady sent a note of condolence to Dvorak's widow, Mimi. Curry also touches on the logistical challenges of wrapping up the No Agenda LLC business affairs.

The White House is hosting AI companies to discuss a federal testing framework for new models, following an executive order signed in June. The hosts argue that major AI labs are pushing for regulation to create a "moat" against open-source competitors. The standards for these safety tests currently remain classified.