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Breaking: Sean Spicer resigns as White House press secretary

• Sean Spicer resigned from his post as White House press secretary Friday morning following President Donald Trump’s decision to name hedge fund financier Anthony Scaramucci as communications director, the New York Timesreported.
• Spicer reportedly objected to Scaramucci’s appointment, telling the president it was a major mistake, according to the Times.
• Spicer came on as press secretary in January. His tenure was characterized by a combative and elusive relationship with the White House press corps. Read more (7/21/17 12 PM)

Update: Sarah Huckabee Sanders named press secretary

• Sarah Huckabee Sanders was named White House press secretary Friday afternoon, a post she will take over from Sean Spicer, who tendered his resignation Friday morning.
• Huckabee Sanders — daughter of former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee — has been the face of the White House press shop since May, when Spicer stepped back from his on-camera briefing role. Read more (7/21/17 3 PM)

3 things to know about Anthony Scaramucci, the new White House communications director

• He’s a well-known hedge fund manager who goes by “the Mooch”
• He used to be team #NeverTrump. During the Republican primary, Scaramucci lambasted then-candidate Donald Trump during an appearance on the Fox Business channel. Scaramucci called Trump a “hack politician,” for his position on taxing hedge fund managers. 
• His name has been floated for a number of Trump administration gigs. Read more (7/21/17)