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CBS Names Tony Dokoupil Anchor of 'CBS Evening News' Starting Jan. 5, 2026

CBS positions the veteran morning host as the face of a Weiss-led reset after unsuccessful bids for outside stars.

Overview

  • Dokoupil will launch his tenure with a monthlong cross-country tour to meet viewers, according to the network.
  • John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois depart in December, with DuBois’s final broadcast set for Dec. 18.
  • The broadcast will revert to a single-anchor format after months of a two-anchor setup.
  • CBS recently hired former ABC reporter Matt Gutman as chief correspondent and a fill-in anchor under the broader reshuffle.
  • The promotion has prompted internal pushback from some CBS News staffers, who also cite prior disputes over Dokoupil’s Coates interview.