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Jen Psaki

Sep. 17, 2025, 2:28 AM EDT

By Jen Psaki

Jen Psaki is the host of “The Briefing with Jen Psaki” airing Tuesdays through Fridays at 9 p.m. EST. She is the former White House press secretary for President Joe Biden.

Jen Psaki is the host of "The Briefing with Jen Psaki" airing Tuesdays through Fridays at 9 p.m. EST. She is the former White House press secretary for President Joe Biden.

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