Kayleigh McEnany Balances Motherhood and High-Profile Career Kayleigh McEnany, former White House press secretary and current Fox News host, has shared her personal journey of juggling motherhood with a demanding career in an exclusive interview with USA TODAY. The 38-year-old, who became a mother in 2019 while working on President Donald Trump’s 2020 presidential campaign, described the challenges of balancing her role in the West Wing with raising her young daughter. Her experiences highlight the complexities of maintaining a high-powered career while prioritizing family life. McEnany’s first child was born in 2019, during her tenure as a key advisor on Trump’s re-election bid. She was appointed White House press secretary in April 2020, taking over from Stephanie Grisham, a single mother who had chosen to work for First Lady Melania Trump for more flexible hours. McEnany’s transition to the role came with significant personal sacrifices, including leaving her newborn daughter in Florida while she relocated to Washington, D.C., during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. She relied on her mother and husband to care for her child, with regular visits to Washington to spend time with her daughter. Despite the logistical challenges, McEnany emphasized that she never felt her career and motherhood were mutually exclusive. “You can do it,” she said, reflecting on her ability to manage both roles. However, she acknowledged the emotional toll, recalling moments of sadness, such as during a motorcade ride where she thought, “I want to see my daughter.” Yet, she believed her daughter would be proud of her accomplishments. McEnany’s experience was further shaped by the support she received from her family and even from Trump himself.#white_house #fox_news #stephanie_grisham #kayleigh_mcenany #mark_meadows
Domestic-Abuse Allegations and Political Tensions in the Ohio House Race Ohio Representative Max Miller faces multiple allegations of domestic violence, including accusations from two women that he scalded them with hot water, held a gun to their heads, and threw them against walls. Miller has denied these claims, though his ex-partner, Emily Moreno, has accused him of causing her daughter a collarbone injury, which he also denies. The dispute has escalated from a private family matter into a public political controversy, with Republicans divided over how to address the allegations. Bernie Moreno, Emily’s father and an Ohio senator, has publicly criticized Miller, calling for his removal from Congress. He described the past two years as “pure hell” for his family, stating that Miller poses a danger to his daughter and granddaughter. Moreno argued that Miller requires “serious psychological help” and that the family’s legal battles have been deeply traumatic. His comments followed a live stream where Miller refused to drop out of his House race, insisting he acted with “dignity” for his daughter’s sake while publicly attacking Moreno’s wife. The Republican Party has shown reluctance to condemn Miller, despite its own history of high-profile misconduct allegations. Former President Donald Trump has downplayed the accusations, calling Miller “a good person” and urging the matter to be resolved within the family. However, some lawmakers have privately expressed concerns about Miller’s suitability for office. A person familiar with Trump’s concerns noted that even if the president pressured Miller to step down, the young House member might not comply. Miller’s allegations are not new. During high school, he faced charges of assault, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest.#stephanie_grisham #max_miller #emily_moreno #bernie_moreno #mother_jones
Stephanie Grisham files temporary restraining order against Rep. Max Miller Stephanie Grisham, the former White House press secretary, has filed a temporary restraining order against Rep. Max Miller, a Republican from Ohio, according to her attorney’s announcement on Monday. The filing came amid an ongoing legal dispute between the two, which has spanned several years and included allegations of misconduct, defamation, and breach of a settlement agreement. Grisham and Miller, who dated in 2019 and 2020, had previously been embroiled in a separate legal battle. In 2021, Grisham published an op-ed in the Washington Post describing an abusive relationship with her then-boyfriend, who was a White House staffer at the time. She did not disclose his identity in the piece. Shortly after the op-ed was published, Miller, who was running for a House seat in Ohio’s 16th Congressional District, sued Grisham for defamation, denying any allegations of abuse. The case took a significant turn when both parties reached a settlement. According to court documents obtained by the Ohio Capital Journal, the agreement included promises from Miller to Grisham that he would not make disparaging remarks about her. However, Grisham’s lawyer, Marc Dann, claimed these promises were broken. “The settlement included certain promises that Congressman Miller made to our client Stephanie Grisham, and those promises were broken,” Dann stated in a comment to the Journal. Miller, who now represents Ohio’s 7th Congressional District, has faced renewed scrutiny over the allegations. His current position in Congress has not prevented him from continuing his political career, but the legal actions against him have raised questions about his conduct.#president_donald_trump #stephanie_grisham #rep_max_miller #marc_dann #sen_bernie_moreno
White House denies Trump's Walter Reed visit The White House issued a formal denial of unverified claims that President Donald Trump had been hospitalized at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, responding to online speculation triggered by a press notification about his schedule. The statement came after the administration announced that Trump would not make any public appearances for the remainder of the day, a move that fueled rumors about his health. Steven Cheung, White House Director of Communications, addressed the rumors on X, asserting that Trump had been working throughout the Easter weekend in the White House and Oval Office. The denial was a direct rebuttal to viral posts that had accumulated over a million views within hours of being shared online. These posts alleged that Trump had been seen at or near Walter Reed in Bethesda, Maryland, with some claiming that an emergency White House meeting was underway due to a blocked road nearby. However, none of these claims were independently verified. The speculation was triggered by the White House’s announcement at 11:08 a.m. that the president would not be making any public appearances for the rest of the day. While press lids are a routine part of presidential scheduling, the timing was noted as atypical for Trump, who regularly travels to Mar-a-Lago to golf on weekends. Cheung emphasized that Trump had been working nonstop in the White House and Oval Office during the Easter weekend, highlighting his continued engagement with government affairs. This is not the first time Trump’s name has been linked to Walter Reed. During his first term in November 2019, he made an unannounced visit to the facility, which was not listed on his public schedule. The White House later stated that he was completing portions of his annual physical.#donald_trump #white_house #stephanie_grisham #dr_sean_barbabella #walter_reed
