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Rita Braver to Retire After 50 Years at CBS News

The veteran journalist and CBS Sunday Morning correspondent will step down at the end of March, marking the conclusion of a storied career spanning five decades.

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Overview

  • Rita Braver's retirement was announced on March 26, 2025, by CBS Sunday Morning executive producer Rand Morrison, with her final day set for the end of the month.
  • Braver joined CBS News in 1972 as a news desk editor and rose through the ranks to hold prominent roles, including chief law correspondent and chief White House correspondent.
  • As a national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning since 1998, Braver contributed to a wide range of stories, from hard news to features on arts and culture.
  • Her distinguished career includes covering major events like the Iran-Contra affair, President Bill Clinton's re-election campaign, and the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, earning her nine Emmy Awards.
  • Braver's departure marks the end of an era for CBS News, with colleagues praising her professionalism, versatility, and enduring impact on the field of journalism.