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DHS Spokesperson Katie Zacharia Departs After Six Weeks in Role
Katie Zacharia announced her departure from the Department of Homeland Security after approximately six weeks as spokesperson and deputy assistant of public affairs, a position she assumed in mid-February 2026. No specific reason for the departure is provided in the available text. The brevity of her tenure suggests possible internal disagreement, competing priorities, or organizational restructuring within DHS communications.