Rubio to lead latest White House news briefing while Leavitt is on maternity leave
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead the White House news briefing on Tuesday while Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is on maternity leave. Rubio is expected to face questions on foreign policy, national security, and domestic priorities.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will fill in for Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt at the White House news briefing on Tuesday. Leavitt is taking maternity leave as she prepares for the birth of her second child. Rubio, the nation's top diplomat, will handle questions on a wide range of issues, including foreign policy and national security. The briefing is scheduled for 3 p.m. Leavitt announced her pregnancy in December and is due in May. Officials have not said how long Rubio may continue to fill in or whether other aides will also rotate through the role during her absence. White House press briefings are typically led by the press secretary, but having a Cabinet-level official take on the role is not without precedent during times of transition or staffing changes.
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