Katie Zacharia has resigned as press secretary in the USA under Donald Trump after serving for only a few days, signaling early instability within the administration. The sudden departure raises questions about internal dynamics and the challenges of maintaining consistent communication from the White House. Simultaneously, Donald Trump has reportedly scaled back a military exercise with Südkorea, a move likely to impact regional security and diplomatic relations. This decision indicates a potential shift in US foreign policy towards Südkorea. These events are unfolding rapidly and are being closely monitored by the FAZ’s live ticker covering US politics. The combined developments suggest a period of significant change and potential disruption in both domestic and foreign affairs under the Trump presidency. Further updates are available in the FAZ live ticker.