Fran

Fran operates as a reporter in the White House press corps. C.J. Cregg calls her third in line—after Barry and Sydney—during a nightly briefing that starts with light banter on deficits and the President's remarks, then pivots to crisis mode after pipe bombs detonate at Kennison State University. Fran stands ready with the pool, alert for her turn amid the shift from routine questions to casualty reports and emergency updates. Her placement highlights her regular presence in high-stakes sessions where press probes test administration control.