Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWhite 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. In fullTrump news live: Karoline Leavitt to hold first briefing after maternity leave before president’s address on election fraudMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Leavitt is briefing reporters Thursday afternoon, when she will likely field questions about Iran and Trump’s primetime speech that evening.

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Leavitt took nearly two months of leave in late April to prepare for the birth of her second child.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt returns to the briefing room for her first official press briefing since maternity leave, offering fresh details on President Donald…

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