247K views · 2.8K reactions | Serving as Secretary of State is a remarkable honor. Thrilled to address State Department personnel–who represent the greatest, most effective, talented, and experienced diplomatic corps in history. As Secretary, I want to ensure the Department is conducive to creativity, boldness, and new ideas as we work together to build a better future for our next generation. - Secretary of State Marco Rubio | U.S. Department of State | Facebook

Karoline Leavitt, the youngest press secretary in White House history, has delivered her first briefing to reporters. The 27-year-old quickly established there was a new sheriff in town and things were going to change. Read the full story by North America correspondent Michael Koziol at the link in bio. Photo: AP | The Age