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What role does the White House Press Secretary play in the Trump era?

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Adm. John Kirby, who had spokesperson roles in the Obama and Biden administrations, about the utility of the role of the White House Press Secretary.

By Staff Reports. Updated October 19, 2026
The U.S. Capitol building at dusk
The U.S. Capitol in Washington.

Officials familiar with the discussions said negotiations continued through the evening, with several provisions still under review by committee staff.