Coverage dated August 17, 2026

Trump feels ‘zero urgency’ to replace Leavitt, as behind-the-scenes jockeying ramps up

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By Kristen Holmes, Adam Cancryn, Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is weighing relying again on a rotating cast of Cabinet officials to handle press briefings for an indefinite period following the departure of press secretary Karoline Leavitt later this month, three sources familiar…

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  1. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Trump feels ‘zero urgency’ to replace Leavitt, as behind-the-scenes jockeying ramps up (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Kristen Holmes, Adam Cancryn, Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is weighing relying again on a rotating cast of Cabinet officials to handle press briefings for an indefinite period following the departure of press secretary Karoline Leavitt later this month, three sources familiar…

  2. Local News 8

    Trump weighs a plan for press briefings when Leavitt leaves, sources say (opens Local News 8)

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    By Kristen Holmes, Adam Cancryn, Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is weighing relying again on a rotating cast of Cabinet officials to handle press briefings for an indefinite period following the departure of press secretary Karoline Leavitt later this month, three sources familiar…

  3. Breitbart News

    Report: Cabinet Members Could Lead Press Briefings once Leavitt Leaves (opens Breitbart News)

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    The White House is reportedly weighing having cabinet members lead White House press briefings after Karoline Leavitt departs her post as press secretary.

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