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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Brendan Rascius

Karoline Leavitt returns from maternity leave for first briefing ahead of Trump’s address

  • White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is scheduled to return to the briefing room Thursday afternoon following her maternity leave.
  • Leavitt's return precedes an address by President Trump, who is expected to speak on election security later in the evening.
  • Trump's speech is anticipated to revisit unsubstantiated claims regarding the 2020 election, reportedly causing concern among some Republicans.
  • During Leavitt's absence, Secretary of State Marco Rubio filled in, fueling speculation about his potential 2028 presidential ambitions.
  • Other events on Thursday include a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche and a summit on "far-left terrorism" hosted by Rubio.

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