Trump expected to pick Fox News contributor as new State Department spokesperson

Ortagus, who is currently a Fox News contributor, has been under consideration to replace Heather Nauert for several weeks now, while officials have been going over paperwork and examining her background.

NBC News was first to report the likely pick.

Nauert left the role after she was slated to be nominated as the new US ambassador the UN, but later withdrew herself from consideration.

The official cautioned that while Ortagus is expected to be selected, she has not officially been named.

A spokesperson for Ortagus' Maverick PAC declined to comment.

This story is breaking and will be updated.

CNN's Betsy Klein contributed reporting.

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