Katie Zacharia hits ground running, promises Trump diesel deal delivers cheaper gas for Americans

What happened: Incoming White House press secretary Katie Zacharia said she will start Monday and defended President Donald Trump's diesel deal, which she says will lower gas and grocery prices. Key numbers: Trump said Putin agreed to supply over 300,000 tons of diesel, another 500,000 tons in November, and 1,000,000 tons after that. Midterms are in November. Why it matters: Zacharia tied the deal to inflation relief and possible Ukraine-Russia peace progress, and said congressional Republicans could have passed more legislation, including the SAVE America Act. Coverage: 5 outlets in 24h

Incoming White House press secretary Katie Zacharia said she will start Monday and defended President Donald Trump's diesel deal, which she says will lower gas and grocery prices.

Zacharia tied the deal to inflation relief and possible Ukraine-Russia peace progress, and said congressional Republicans could have passed more legislation, including the SAVE America Act.