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‘Let’s get back to work’: Karoline Leavitt returns to the briefing room podium for the first time since maternity leave
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 16, 2026
· 4 min read
By Betsy Klein, CNN
(CNN) — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt returned to the podium with little fanfare Thursday, giving her first full briefing to reporters since she went on maternity leave at the end of April.
“Let’s get back to work,” she said as she kicked off her remarks.
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Key takeaway “Let’s get back to work,” she said as she kicked off her remarks.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso residents may not immediately see the connection between the White House press secretary's return to work and their own community, but Karoline Leavitt's experience as a working mom resonates with many local families. As El Paso continues to grow and develop, the city's working parents face similar challenges in balancing their professional and personal responsibilities. Leavitt's comments on the importance of public service and her commitment to her role may inspire local women to pursue careers in public service, potentially leading to more diverse representation in El Paso's city government and schools. Furthermore, the impact of Leavitt's maternity leave on the frequency of White House press briefings raises questions about the support systems in place for working families in El Paso, particularly in the public sector, and whether similar measures could be implemented to better support local working parents.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? By Betsy Klein, CNN
(CNN) — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt returned to the podium with little fanfare Thursday, giving her first full briefing to reporters since she went on maternity leave at the end of April.
“Let’s get back to work,” she said as she kicked off her remarks.
...
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