Sean Spicer still looking for his replacement ... but remains press secretary for now

WASHINGTON — No big staff announcements Tuesday from Sean Spicer — who, for now at least, remains White House press secretary.

Spicer more or less appeared to confirm reports that President Trump's administration is interviewing people for communications jobs, including that of chief spokesperson.

"We've been meeting with potential people that may be of service to this administration," Spicer said in response to questions about a possible shakeup in the department, adding that "we're always looking for ways to do a better job of articulating the president's message and his agenda."

Spicer is expected to take another role in the White House.

Speculation about Spicer's future heightened earlier in the day when the White House, after issuing an initial schedule that showed no media briefing at all, announced that the press secretary would appear after all — on camera, no less. The decision to increase the number of off-camera, audio only briefings — like the one held Monday — drew strong criticism from reporters.

Even as anticipation built ahead of the briefing, Spicer pointed out: "I'm right here."

He added: "When we have an announcement of a personnel nature, we'll let you know."