Politics
Trump Administration Faces Press Secretary Transition
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving her role without a replacement, surprising former Trump spokesman Mike Dubke. The transition comes as Congress enters its August recess and lawmakers are working to prevent a government shutdown.
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The Hill
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2026-08-13 12:49 UTC
The Hill
As Congress enters its August recess, lawmakers are racing to reconcile different continuing appropriations resolutions to prevent a government shutdown before the Oct. 1 fiscal deadline and subsequent midterm elections.
2026-08-13 13:00 UTC
The Hill
Former Trump spokesperson Mike Dubke said Wednesday that he is “very surprised” that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving her role without a replacement named. “I’m very surprised by it, because generally, when you have a transition from one press secretary to the other, you’ve g
2026-08-13 13:08 UTC