MSNBC Hires David Rohde as Senior National Security Reporter

Overview

• Rohde, a two-time Pulitzer recipient, previously oversaw national security and law coverage as a senior executive editor at NBC News.
• MSNBC stopped relying on NBC News correspondents and crews in Washington, D.C., starting Monday as it builds an independent newsgathering operation and recruits for about 100 roles.
• Comcast plans to spin off cable networks into a new parent called Versant later this year, with MSNBC expected to rebrand as MS NOW.
• NBC News named Carol E. Lee managing editor for national security and Colleen Long editorial director for national security following Rohde's move.
• NBC News has been reported to plan layoffs of roughly 100 to 150 employees as the separation progresses.