White House Press Briefing Shuffle | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is stepping down to focus on her newborn, sparking a new strategy: rotating Cabinet members to lead press briefings indefinitely instead of naming a permanent replacement. President Trump, who prefers direct communication via social media and personal calls, isn’t rushing to pick a successor — fueling an internal race among contenders like Alina Habba, Scott Jennings, Anna Kelly, and Tricia McLaughlin. Allies are lobbying hard, and the role’s future remains uncertain as the White House rethinks how it shares information with the public. Listen in…