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‘Let’s get back to work’: Karoline Leavitt returns to the briefing room podium for the first time since maternity leave

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By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt returned to the podium with little fanfare Thursday, giving her first full briefing to reporters since she went on maternity leave at the end of April. “Let’s get back to work,” she said as she kicked off her remarks.

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Just the News
Watch Live: WH press secretary Karoline Leavitt returns to podium to questions on war, Trump speech (opens Just the News)
Published Jul 15, 2026
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Leavitt has been out for several months on maternity leave.
Washington Examiner
WATCH LIVE: Karoline Leavitt holds press briefing after maternity leave (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jul 16, 2026
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is holding her first press briefing on Thursday since returning from maternity leave. In April, Leavitt left to prepare for the birth of her second child, Viviana.
Local News 8
‘Let’s get back to work’: Karoline Leavitt returns to the briefing room podium for the first time since maternity leave (opens Local News 8)
Published Jul 16, 2026
Local News 8's feed description
By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt returned to the podium with little fanfare Thursday, giving her first full briefing to reporters since she went on maternity leave at the end of April. “Let’s get back to work,” she said as she kicked off her remarks.

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