Published August 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET · Updated August 12, 2026 at 4:08 PM ET
Trump administration asserts executive privilege over talks with outside advisers
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The Trump administration has claimed executive privilege over White House conversations with private outside advisers. Reports also indicate that press secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving the White House, and the administration plans to spend at least $900 million on White House construction.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 11 hr ago, when Washington Post reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from Raw Story.
