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Press Secretary to Address Budget, Iran, and State Protests

2/19/2026

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will hold a press briefing on Thursday at 1 p.m.
She will discuss budget negotiations for the Department of Homeland Security.
She will address recent foreign policy actions by U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration, with a focus on Iran.
Ahead of the State of the Union address next week, some Democrats plan to skip the speech and protest on the National Mall.

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will hold a press briefing on Thursday at 1 p.m.
She will discuss budget negotiations for the Department of Homeland Security.
She will address recent foreign policy actions by U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration, with a focus on Iran.
Ahead of the State of the Union address next week, some Democrats plan to skip the speech and protest on the National Mall.