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| Kate Bennett |
Kate Bennett, who was White House correspondent at CNN, has joined Invariant’s strategic communications and PA team.
She covered social and political issues and the activities of First Lady Jill Biden.
Bennett frequently produced and wrote TV news pieces for CNN and headed its CoverLine, daily newsletter.
Prior to CNN, Bennett wrote for Politico, Washingtonian Magazine and authored a book about Melania Trump, “Free Melania: The Unauthorized Biography,” published in 2019.
Heather Podesta, CEO of Invariant, called Bennett “a force in Washington and nationally” with a skillset that will help clients “craft their narrative and frame their story across integrated channels.”
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