Norah O'Donnell to Step Down as 'CBS Evening News' Anchor in January
O'Donnell will transition to a senior correspondent role after five years as anchor, with a new co-anchor format set to debut.
- Norah O'Donnell's final broadcast as anchor of 'CBS Evening News' is scheduled for January 24, 2025, following Donald Trump's second inauguration.
- O'Donnell has anchored the program since July 2019 and will move to a senior correspondent role, contributing to '60 Minutes' and other CBS programs.
- The revamped 'CBS Evening News,' starting January 27, will feature co-anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois, with Margaret Brennan leading political coverage.
- The show will return to its New York base after five years in Washington, D.C., and will incorporate more in-depth reporting and '60 Minutes' content.
- O'Donnell's tenure included high-profile interviews with global leaders and investigations into issues such as military sexual harassment.