NewsNation Revamps Prime-Time Lineup with Key Host Shifts

Leland Vittert moves to 9 p.m., Elizabeth Vargas transitions to 7 p.m., and Connell McShane's show expands to three hours.

Leland Vittert will take over NewsNation's 9 p.m. prime-time slot starting February 10, replacing Dan Abrams, who is stepping back to focus on other ventures.
Elizabeth Vargas' show will move to the 7 p.m. hour, previously occupied by Vittert's program, and she has signed a new multi-year agreement with the network.
Connell McShane's program, 'NewsNation Now,' will expand to a three-hour block airing from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. as part of the schedule changes.
NewsNation has reported significant viewership growth, with Vittert's show seeing over a 200% increase in total audience since its debut in 2021.
The network, launched in 2021 by Nexstar Media Group, continues to build its live programming and political reporting, aiming to offer balanced news coverage.