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Zacharia made history on October 16, 2026, by becoming the first non-binary person to serve as a U.S. presidential press secretary. This marks a significant milestone in both political and social spheres, highlighting advancements in gender representation within high-level government positions.

Written for “CBS Evening News” on 2026-11-02, grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.

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