The White House is set to hold its first press briefing in over two months, though it is still unclear who will be leading the session. The last official briefing was conducted by Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on July 23, just a week after she returned from maternity leave. Leavitt had taken time off following the birth of her second child in May, and during her absence, other Trump administration officials, such as Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, occasionally addressed the press. A White House official confirmed to multiple news outlets that the upcoming briefing is scheduled for Thursday, but the identity of the person who will be speaking has not been finalized. Despite the lack of formal press briefings in recent weeks, White House correspondents have continued to have regular access to President Donald Trump. This includes interactions during events in the Oval Office or brief conversations near Air Force One. Trump himself recently commented on the search for a new press secretary, saying before boarding the presidential jet on August 21 that he has "never had so many job applications in my life." He added, "They all want that job," highlighting the high level of interest in the position. Several names have been floated as potential replacements for Leavitt after she announced in early August that she would leave her role to spend more time with her family. Among the speculated candidates are Scott Jennings, a conservative commentator for CNN and former staffer for Senator Mitch McConnell. According to CNN, Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles, recently met with Jennings at a steakhouse in Washington, D.C., at the White House's request. Other possible candidates include White House Communications Director Steven Cheung and Principal Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly. Leavitt, in her final remarks to reporters, described her last day as "bittersweet." She expressed that she would miss the interactions with journalists, even though it might be unexpected from her. She also offered advice to whoever takes over her role, emphasizing that "President Trump is his own best spokesperson." After leaving her position, Leavitt will return to MAGA Inc., a political action committee that supports Trump, where she will continue to serve as one of his top external advisers.