Treasury Secretary Bessent to Hold White House Press Briefing Thursday
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will conduct the daily White House press briefing at 2 p.m. Thursday. He is substituting for press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who is on maternity leave.
Washington ExaminerM. on Thursday. He is filling in for press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who is on maternity leave. Bessent is the third Cabinet member to substitute for Leavitt.
Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio previously filled the same role. The briefing is expected to address a reported 60-day ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran that has not yet received final approval from President Donald Trump. Questions may also cover the fiscal impact of the conflict and the cost of living ahead of midterm elections.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will hold the White House press briefing.
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Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio each substituted for press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
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Questions during the briefing may address the fiscal cost of the Iran conflict.
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Briefing may provide updates on cost-of-living issues before midterm elections.
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