Reaction to the new Press Secretary’s first briefing, and DOGE staffers working in the public sector

October 13th, 2026, 10am: The Group chat reacts to Katie Zacharia’s first briefing as White House Press Secretary, and what our reporters break down their takeaways from inside the room. Plus, how former DOGE employees are now leveraging their work for the federal government in the private sector. Basil Smikle, Fmr. Amb. Sean Patrick Maloney, John Avlon, Peter Alexander and Fallon Gallagher join the Group Chat this morning.