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The National Legal and Policy Center is proposing the appointment of an independent chair at Comcast to reduce Brian Roberts’ influence at the media giant.

“One person occupying both the Chair and CEO roles at the same time infuses that leader with an inordinate amount of insufficiently checked power,” the conservative-leaning lobbying firm wrote in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday. “Shareholders should vote to separate the Chair and CEO positions to restore accountability to the C-Suite, and appropriate oversight responsibilities to a stronger, more accountable Board of Directors.”

Additionally, Nlpc is asking Comcast shareholders to vote against the company’s slate of board nominees at its annual meeting on June 18.

The proposal comes as President Donald Trump has publicly lashed out at Roberts, calling for him to be investigated after NBC News White House reporter Peter Alexander asked about the Pentagon’s decision...

Donald Trump lashed out again over reporters’ inquiries on what has been a controversial topic: Qatar’s gift of a $400 million jet to be used as Air Force One.

ABC News first reported last week of plans by the administration to accept the gift, and that it will be later transferred to Trump’s presidential library after he leaves office.

In the Oval Office to meet with South African Cyril Ramaphosa, Trump grew irate when NBC News’ Chief White House Correspondent Peter Alexander asked about the jet gift.

“You know, you ought to get out of here. What does this have to do with the Qatari jet? They are giving the United States Air Force a jet, Ok? And it’s a great thing. We’re talking about a lot of other things, and it is NBC trying to get off the subject of what you just saw. You are a terrible reporter.

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Big news from the world of television today, as one of America’s most trusted journalists is stepping away from the job that made him a household name.

Lester Holt has been the anchor of NBC Nightly News since 2015.

The network announced today that Holt has decided to step down from the job.

NBC Nightly News anchor Lester Holt speaks onstage during ‘V.F. Sneak Peek: “Queen & Slim”‘ at Vanity Fair’s 6th Annual New Establishment Summit at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on October 22, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Vanity Fair)

He will remain at NBC as host of the popular primetime news magazine Dateline.

Lester Holt speaks out on decision to step down

“A smile comes to my face when I think that with Nightly News, and Dateline, I have now anchored two of the most...

Lester Holt, the NBC News anchor known for his ability to lead hours of breaking news coverage without pause, is finally ready for a breather.

The NBC News veteran plans to step away in early summer from his anchor duties on “NBC Nightly News,” which he has held since 2015. After that, he plans to devote himself full time to NBC News’ “Dateline,” which he has anchored since 2011.

“After 10 years, 17 if you include my years on the weekends, the time has come for me to step away from my role as anchor of ‘Nightly News.’ It has truly been the honor of a lifetime to work with each of you every day, keeping journalism as our true north and our viewers at the center of everything we do,” Holt said in a memo to staffers Monday. “But before we play the walk off music, I have another announcement. I’m excited...

The celebration of Andrea Mitchell‘s on-air career continued after she signed off of her final Andrea Mitchell Reports episode on Friday (February 7). The episode concluded with a surprise drop-in and standing ovation from some fellow NBC and MSNBC folks, including Jen Psaki, Symone Sanders Townsend, Pete Williams, Peter Alexander, Kelly O’Donnell, Hallie Jackson, and former MSNBC president Rashida Jones. MSNBC / Shannon Finney After airing wrapped, Jones offered a champagne toast to the long-time anchor, saying, “You’ve done so much for journalists as a whole, but what you’ve done for women in this business can’t even be measured, and so I want to say thank you to you. I want to say thank you for all of the hard work and setting the standard of excellence for all of us in here. I want to say thank you for creating the curriculum of Andrea Mitchell University.” Then,...

Andrea Mitchell anchored her final edition of MSNBC’s long-running Andrea Mitchell Reports, with staffers and colleagues past and present entering the studio to give her an ovation as she wrapped up the show.

Mitchell’s show has been on the network since 2008. She announced in October that she would be stepping down from the program, but would remain at NBC News as chief Washington correspondent and chief foreign affairs correspondent.

After thanking the show’s staff and past and current MSNBC executives, Mitchell told viewers, “Journalism is an enormous privilege and a responsibility. It’s never been more important to do it well. That’s my vow as I continue on this journey.”

Kristen Welker, the moderator of Meet the Press, told her, “I just want everyone to know how beloved you are by me and by so many people. You taught me so much of what I know about being a journalist,...

After mourning the loss of victims in an air collision in Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump pivoted quickly to placing the blame.

He quickly claimed that he had elevated safety standards during his first term in office only to have Joe Biden lower them, and then more directly blamed diversity, equity and inclusion programs, or Dei.

He also singled out former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, claiming that he has been using “a good line of bullsh*t” in leading the department, which oversees the Faa and hires air traffic controllers.

Yet in briefing with reporters Thursday at the White House, Trump said that “we do not know what led to this crash, but we have some strong opinions.”

“We don’t know,” Trump said later.

“The helicopter was in the wrong place at the wrong time, and a tragedy occurred.”

Asked why he thinks that Dei is to blame,...

Sheinelle Jones explained to “Today” fans why she’s been missing from the NBC staple. The co-host of the third hour of the morning program posted an update about her absence on social media.

“I sincerely appreciate all of you who have reached out while I’ve been absent from the show. I want to share with you that I’m taking time to deal with a family health matter,” Jones wrote on Instagram on Wednesday. “It’s not lost on me how lucky I am to have not only the support of my ‘Today’ show family, but also to all of you. Your kindness means so much to me. I’ll see you soon.”

Jones’ co-host Savannah Guthrie also read the message aloud during Wednesday morning’s show. “We miss her too,” Guthrie said on air.

“We are so looking forward to having you back,” Craig Melvin added. Melvin...

NBC News is making a series of changes to its White House and Capitol Hill teams, as is typical with a new administration and shift in control in Congress.

Garrett Haake, who has covered Capitol Hill for four years and the past two years covering Donald Trump, is moving to the White House as senior correspondent. Yamiche Alcindor and Vaughn Hillyard will serve as White House correspondents. Hillyard also has covered Trump in the past two years; Alcindor covered Trump during his first term.

Peter Alexander will continue to serve as chief White House correspondent, joined by senior correspondents Kelly O’Donnell and Gabe Gutierrez. Monica Alba and Aaron Gilchrist also will remain White House correspondents.

On Capitol Hill, Ryan Nobles will become chief Capitol Hill correspondent. He joined NBC News in 2022 and has reported on Congress, including the removal of Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the congressional hearings into Hunter Biden.

When “Today” starts up Monday morning, NBC executives and producers hope that it will look like any other broadcast of the long-running A.M. show.

Of course, it won’t. Yes, Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin will greet viewers, no doubt, with the top news of the day. Yet while Melvin has been a regular presence on the program, Monday marks his first appearance in the co-anchor role previously held by Hoda Kotb. The expectation is that viewers won’t blink much of an eye.

“People kind of know and expect what we give them every day,” says Melvin, during an interview last week. “We would be silly to tinker with that too much.”

Melvin takes the role while “Today” is enjoying a new bout of momentum. To be sure, traditional audiences for most linear TV programs, including venerable, decades-old morning shows, are in secular decline, but “Today” has shown some interesting vigor.

The Christmas holiday is here, and Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb, the prominent faces on the Today Show, have been on vacation with their families.

As Monsters and Critics has reported, Hoda will leave the Today show in January, and everyone has been reacting to the significant changes.

Still, Hoda and the other co-hosts enjoyed a lengthy break from anchoring the Today Show during the holiday week as others filled in for them on the show.

Dylan Dreyer and Peter Alexander have been mainstays on Today during Christmas week, giving everyone else a much-needed break.

One of Today’s regular contributors, Vicky Nguyen, was on the show for one of her financial pieces when a co-worker pointed out a funny wardrobe mishap she had.

During a recent segment and after a busy Christmas day, Vicky Nguyen was “outed” for something she missed due to the busyness of returning to work after the holiday.

During a recent episode of Today’s 3rd Hour, Al Roker initially appeared to be the only regular face available to host. However, he wouldn’t be alone. In fact, he ended up with two unexpected, if still familiar, co-hosts.

One Co-Host Was In Paris, A Few Others Had Off

Today is currently undergoing a few changes. Co-host Hoda Kotb is set to leave her role on the show after spending 17 years of the program.

Craig Melvin was recently announced as her replacement. However, work recently brought Melvin to Paris to see the re-opening of the famous Notre Dame Cathedral.

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In addition to Melvin being off in Paris, Roker noted that Sheinelle Jones and Dylan Dreyer had off. This made it seem like Al Roker would be the only person left to host the 3rd Hour.

However, he would soon join up with two co-hosts: Peter Alexander and Laura Jarrett.

Hoda Kotb and her co-host, Jenna Bush Hager, channeled several iconic characters for their costumes to celebrate Halloween.

The pair regularly appear on NBC as co-hosts of Today With Hoda & Jenna, an entertaining and informative program part of NBC’s weekday lineup with the Today Show.

Weeks ago, Hoda revealed she’d decided to leave the Today show after many years working for the morning show.

That makes each new episode extra special for Hoda, whether it’s a holiday celebration or one where she gets heartfelt comments from a guest celebrating her as a journalist and anchor.

For Halloween, she and Jenna chose to participate in the costumed fun again along with their Today co-stars.

And for their costumes, they chose a very famous pair from the classic blockbuster film Titanic.

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Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice: Michael Keaton’s character from the Tim Burton franchise was essentially summoned from across the TV talk-show landscape on Halloween with hosts on NBC’s Today show, the syndicated Live With Kelly and Mark and The Kelly Clarkson Show all dressing up as the ghost with the most.

On Thursday’s Today, Al Roker dressed up as Beetlejuice and Dylan Dreyer dressed as Winona Ryder’s Lydia Deetz. And on Live With Kelly and Mark later Thursday morning, Kelly Ripa took on Deetz with Mark Consuelos sporting the Beetlejuice ensemble.

Kelly Clarkson also donned a Beetlejuice costume on her eponymous daytime talk show. She kicked off the show with a spooky Kellyoke of “Banana Boat (Day-o).”

While Beetlejuice made a number of apperances on Thursday, Consuelos and Ripa changed costumes multiple times throughout this year’s Only Murders in the Building-inspired “Only Halloween in the Building” Halloween show.

Andrea Mitchell, one of the longest-running presences on MSNBC, will give up the reins to her daily noontime show at the NBCUniversal-backed cable-news outlet following the presidential inauguration in 2025, she informed viewers Tuesday at the end of her program.

The veteran journalist is expected to retain her roles as NBC News’ chief Washington correspondent and chief foreign affairs correspondent, and will take up a broader assignment within NBCU’s news operations, reporting for both NBC News and MSNBC. Mitchell, who is expected to turn 78 on Wednesday, has anchored a weekday program on MSNBC since 2008, and has been with NBC News for 45 years, covering every presidential campaign for the outlet since 1980.

On the Tuesday broadcast of her show, “Andrea Mitchell Reports,” the reporter said that “after sixteen years of being in the anchor chair every day, I want time to do more of what I love the most: more connecting,...

Hoda Kotb just announced she will be exiting the Today Show in early 2025, with no official date being set. Everyone on her team is absolutely devastated as are the fans. The big question, aside from when Hoda’s final airdate, is who will take over her spot. It appears that information may have been revealed but who is it? Keep reading for more details.

Today Hoda Kotb’s Replacement Already Revealed?

On Thursday, September 26th, Hoda Kotb shared she would be leaving Today after seventeen years. Her reasoning made a lot of sense to those who know and love her. She has just moved to the suburbs with her two daughters, Haley and Hope which has been an amazing transition. Hoda beams when talking about walking the girls to school every day, coffee mug in hand. She loves them having grass under their feet and feels this is the perfect...

Hoda Kotb has been a regular with NBC’s Today since 2018, working alongside anchors including Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin, and Sheinelle Jones.

In addition, Hoda co-hosts the Today with Hoda & Jenna program on NBC and regularly appears on Today’s 3rd Hour.

This week, Hoda announced she is stepping down as co-anchor of Today to take on an unspecified role.

That brought a lot of reactions from Today fans and Hoda’s colleagues after finding out the news.

It has also raised many questions, including the major one: Who will replace Hoda today?

Her Today co-star, meteorologist Dylan Dreyer, shed some light on potential replacements.

Dylan addresses Hoda leaving Today

Dylan was one of the presenters at Thursday’s People’s Choice Country Awards in Nashville, Tennessee. While there, E! News asked her about Hoda’s departure and a possible replacement.

She called Hoda the “heart and soul of The...

On Tuesday August 27 2024, NBC broadcasts Today 3rd Hour!

Season 6 Episode 236 Episode Summary

On August 27, 2024, “Today 3rd Hour” will air Season 6, Episode 236 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on NBC, offering a variety of informative and engaging segments.

The episode will feature “Consumer Confidential,” focusing on back-to-school educational resources. This segment will provide viewers with helpful information on tools and resources to support students as they head back to the classroom.

In “The Upside,” Peter Alexander will share his experiences as he visits his 50th state, highlighting the unique aspects and discoveries from his travels.

“Catching Up with…” will feature actor John Cho, who will discuss his latest projects and personal insights, offering viewers a chance to learn more about his career and current endeavors.

“Life Lessons” will include Dr. Samantha Boardman, who will offer advice on how to extend a stress-free summer into the fall season. Her tips will help...

What’s remarkable about the 2024 Democratic National Convention, which starts Monday in Chicago, is how it has all the makings of a celebration, rather than a week of serious doubt.

That certainly wasn’t the case a month ago.

Then, as Donald Trump wrapped up the final night of the Republican National Convention with a long-winded speech that detailed the assassination attempt on his life just days earlier, the conventional wisdom was that it was his race to lose.

The GOP was looking not just at a Trump victory in November, but an overwhelming one. Democrats were fretting over the possibility that a steadfast Joe Biden would remain on the ticket, and the story of their Windy City would be all about a lack of enthusiasm.

But Kamala Harris quickly solidified her place at the top of the ticket, while delegates have already confirmed her via virtual roll call vote,...

Following the shooting at Donald Trump‘s Pennsylvania rally on Saturday, news networks are continuing round-the-clock coverage.

ABC, CBS and NBC have announced special primetime news coverage of the shooting on Sunday night, which is expected to feature a live address from President Joe Biden at 8pm Et amid the 2024 presidential election.

Following a special edition of World News Tonight at 6:30 pm Et, David Muir will anchor the one-hour ABC News special Trump | Assassination Attempt: Minute by Minute at 8pm, also streaming on ABC News Live. More special coverage will continue on ABC into the week.

Norah O’Donnell will lead a special hour-long edition of CBS Evening News from Milwaukee at 6pm Et amid the Republican National Convention, also streaming on CBS News 24/7. It will be followed by the primetime special CBS News: Trump Assassination Attempt at 8pm.

After NBC Nightly News at 6:30pm Et, Tom Llamas...

Update: At his nearly hourlong press conference, Joe Biden countered perceptions of cognitive decline by delving into the details of complex national security situations. He insisted that he would “keep moving” in the presidential race, although he slightly opened the door to an exit if he sees that there’s “no way” he can win. And he raised his voice at one point in addressing gun violence, a contrast to the weak raspy pitch at his disastrous debate with Donald Trump.

But minutes after the president finished, the Democratic lawmaker calls for him to exit the race, with Rep. Jim Himes (D-ct) the latest.

“It’s not really about tonight,” Himes told MSNBC host Alex Wagner. “And one of the really kind of sick aspects of this moment is that we are watching every speech, every rally, every debate and saying, ‘How did he do today?’ And that’s just...

Update: TheGrio will simulcast CNN’s presidential debate on Thursday while providing pre- and post- event coverage.

TheGrio will start live coverage at 8:30 p.m. Et with a preview show hosted by April Ryan, Washington, D.C. bureau chief and senior White House correspondent, and senior correspondent Natasha Alford. The pre show will focus on issues affecting the Black community and provide background on the candidates’ positions.

The coverage will air on TheGrio television network, streaming Fast channel and digital platform Local Now.

After the debate at 10:30 p.m. Et, Ryan and Alford will get reactions, including from those in politics and advocacy.

Columnists for theGrio, Touré and Michael Harriot, will provide additional commentary.

Byron Allen, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group, said that the coverage “will provide comprehensive analysis to ensure that viewers gain a deeper understanding of the political landscape and the stakes involved for America.

Rep. Byron Donalds called for the Supreme Court to intervene and overturn Donald Trump’s conviction for falsifying business records related to his hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.

Daniels’ comments echo those made by House Speaker Mike Johnson, who told Fox News the day after Trump’s conviction, “I do believe the Supreme Court should step in. Obviously, this is totally unprecedented.” According to a Politico report, Trump called Johnson soon after he was convicted and told the speaker, “We have to overturn this,” in an f-bomb laden rant.

The Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker and her husband John Hughes welcomed their second child John Zachary Welker Hughes, the news program announced on air Sunday. Born on March 31 via surrogate, he weighed in at 7 lbs. and measured 20 inches long. “The Meet the Press family officially has a new member,” NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Peter Alexander. “Look at the nugget!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Meet the Press (@meetthepress) The couple became first-time parents in June 2021 to their daughter Margot, also born via surrogate. “John Zachary’s big sister Margot, as you can imagine, she is extremely proud, welcoming home her baby brother yesterday,” Alexander continued. “Kristen shares her surrogate, who she calls her ‘angel on earth,’ is doing great.” The pair struggled with infertility for three years before pursuing surrogacy, a process that was “a huge leap of faith” and bred many...

The chants and shouts of pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupted the entry to the Washington Hilton for this year’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, but once inside, attendees were greeted with what has become the usual scene: Celebrities on the red carpet, a crush for the security line and glitterati packed into a cavernous ballroom.

“I want to thank my wife for enduring lots of jokes and for agreeing to individually meet everyone in this room right after the ceremony,” the evening’s featured entertainer, Colin Jost, quipped about Scarlett Johansson, who posed for photos with a non-stop stream of attendees. She continued to do so later in the evening, at the Comcast-nbcu after party at the French ambassador’s residence.

Joe Biden laughs at Colin Jost as he entertains at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.

The protests outside — now ubiquitous at any public event, much less one that mixes politics,...

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and other music stars served as major sources of inspiration behind the Halloween costumes displayed on morning and daytime talk shows this year.

Three shows featured hosts dressing up as Swift, with Today‘s Savannah Guthrie, Live‘s Kelly Ripa and The Talk‘s Amanda Kloots all dressing as the superstar singer-songwriter, with the latter two also passing out friendship bracelets in an ode to Swift’s hit Eras tour.

Live With Kelly and Mark took the Swift inspiration one step further, dubbing their annual Halloween extravaganza The Eras Show as they looked back through different decades of pop culture and of Live‘s own onscreen Halloween celebrations. While Ripa and Consuelos kicked things off with their take on the Barbie movie, they doled out friendship bracelets in an homage to Swift and spoke about the Eras tour inspiration for their show.

Ripa even suggested, despite her...

NBC News may trump its rivals when it comes to interviewing a certain former Commander-in-Chief.

David Muir, Lesley Stahl, John Dickerson, Chris Wallace, Bill O’Reilly, Kaitlan Collins and Jim Acosta have all tried their hand at interviewing Donald Trump; lobbing questions at him; or moderating a debate or event in which his participation was key. Some have drawn blood and others have been bloodied (and some others left agog as Trump walked out unexpectedly). But anchors and reporters working for NBC News seem to have the most success at keeping him in line while trying to elicit big news out of him.

Kristen Welker has the next turn at bat. She has pre-taped an interview with Trump that is one of the main features of her first broadcast at the helm of NBC News’ “Meet The Press.” The NBCUniversal-backed outlet has already revealed that Trump told her he was...

When Peter Alexander opens Saturday’s broadcast of “Today,” he will find himself opposite a new host — and a potential sparring partner.

Laura Jarrett, a relatively new arrival to NBC News, is taking over as his co-anchor on the weekend edition of the long-running morning program now that Kristen Welker is moving to host “Meet The Press.” As Alexander discovered during a rehearsal session on Thursday, he will have to be prepared.

“She is smart as heck, which is not a surprise, but she is going to throw stuff back at me, as we found out at rehearsal,” Alexander quipped. “I have got to be ready.”

By pairing Jarrett, who was recently named to helm the justice beat at NBC News, with Alexander, its chief White House correspondent, NBC is no doubt keeping its corporate eye on a critical moment. The run-up to the 2024 election will demand familiarity not only with Washington,...

Hey, "Today Show" fans. We're back in action once again with another Today Show preview report because NBC will most certainly deliver another new episode of the Today Show this morning, September 7, 2023. NBC gave us an official press release for the September 7, 2023 edition. So, we're going to reference it right now. Let's get to it. The first description for the 6am to 8am central standard time slot episode reveals that there will be a segment titled, "Today Exclusive: Hoda Sits Down with Simone Biles." The second description reveals that there will be a segment titled, "Today Exclusive: Naomi Campbell. Peter Alexander and Laura Jarrett Set to Anchor Saturday Today."...

Kristen Welker’s tenure at NBC News’ venerable “Meet The Press” won’t start until September 17, but the network isn’t waiting to tell viewers about it.

On Saturday, during the NBC News journalist’s last time co-anchoring the Saturday broadcast of “Today” with Peter Alexander, those who tune in will see a new promo alerting them to Welker’s imminent move. The video vignette displays Welker moments from across her recent career: in the White House briefing room covering three presidents; on the campaign trail; and moderating one of the 2020 presidential debates. The promo will also feature footage from Welker’s fill-in appearances at the “Meet the Press” desk.

When Welker takes the reins of the program from Chuck Todd, she will become the series’ 13th moderator, but just the first Black journalist to moderate the show, and just the second woman. In an interview earlier this week with Wtmj,...

NBC News’s Gabe Gutierrez is joining the network’s White House team as senior White House correspondent.

He’ll start next month as Kristen Welker, who has been a White House correspondent, becomes the moderator of Meet the Press.

Gutierrez, who joined the network in 2012, has been an NBC News correspondent based in New York.

The announcement from Washington bureau chief and senior vice president Ken Strickland is below:

All,

I am pleased to share the exciting news that Gabe Gutierrez will be taking on the role of Senior White House Correspondent, joining our intrepid team at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue as we prepare for the 2024 election.

Gabe’s arrival following his accomplishments as one of the most collaborative and hardest working journalists will enable us to build upon our leadership position at the White House. He joins an All-Star Team led by Chief White House Correspondent Peter Alexander and Kelly O’Donnell,...

Senior legal correspondent for NBC News Laura Jarrett has been announced as the next co-anchor of Saturday Today alongside Peter Alexander beginning September 9. “When I got the news, I was stunned! It is such a huge honor, and I am so excited about the opportunity,” Jarrett told Today. “And of course, I’m excited for how much fun Peter and I are going to have together.” She will be filling the spot previously held by the departing Kristen Welker, who is set to host NBC’s Meet the Press where she will replace Chuck Todd. Although Jarrett will continue covering legal issues for NBC News as she has since January, Alexander anticipates Today audiences will “love” Jarrett. “It’s been an absolute joy getting to know Laura since she joined our team at NBC News,” said Peter Alexander, co-anchor of Saturday Today and NBC News Chief White House Correspondent. “I...

Laura Jarrett will join Peter Alexander as co-anchor of NBC News’ “Saturday Today” starting Sept. 9. She is set to replace Kristen Welker, who has been tapped to host “Meet the Press” in the fall.

Jarrett, who joined the network in January 2023, has been covering the Department of Justice and the Supreme Court and providing analysis on legal issues, law enforcement and major breaking news stories. Prior to NBC, Jarrett worked at CNN, where she spent six years covering the DOJ and legal affairs and served as the co-anchor of “Early Start.”

Her coverage has included stories such as the Alex Murdaugh trial, the Idaho college murders case, the Supreme Court’s decision overruling Roe v. Wade, the Congressional investigation into Jan. 6, the investigations into former President Trump and the legal battles over Covid-19 vaccine mandates.

“In her first months at NBC News, Laura has quickly made her mark with tireless reporting,...

NBC News’ Laura Jarrett will co-anchor Saturday Today this fall, joining Peter Alexander as the weekend broadcast moves back to Studio 1A in New York after originating from Washington.

Jarrett, who starts on Sept. 9, will succeed Kristen Welker as she steps into her new role as moderator of Meet the Press. She also will continue as NBC News senior legal correspondent and Alexander will continue as the network’s chief White House correspondent.

Jarrett joined the network in January, covering the Justice Department and the Supreme Court, after six years at CNN. She had covered the DOJ and legal affairs for the network, and served as co-anchor of Early Start. Jarrett’s co-anchor at Early Start, Christine Romans, recently departed CNN as well, with reports that she is also heading to NBC News.

Libby Leist, executive vice president of Today and Lifestyle, said in a statement, “In her first months at NBC News,...

NBC is adding a new face to its cadre of “Today” anchors.

Laura Jarrett, who just joined NBC News in November of last year, has been named the new co-anchor of the Saturday broadcast of the network’s “Today” morning program. She will co-anchor with Peter Alexander, NBC News’ chief White House correspondent.

Jarrett has enjoyed a fast track since joining NBC. She came aboard from CNN in January to fill the shoes of veteran justice correspondent Pete Williams, taking on the role of senior legal correspondent, which she will retain. At CNN. she had been co-anchor of the early-morning program “Early Start,” which she worked on with Christine Romans. Romans is expected to join NBC News in the near future.

Jarrett will replace Kristen Welker, who is slated to take on the lead role at “Meet the Press” in the fall.

“In her first months at NBC News, Laura...

NBC News is shaking up its Saturday edition of the Today show.

The network says that Laura Jarrett will join the program as co-anchor, beginning Sept. 9. In addition, the program will relocate from Washington D.C. (where it has originated since 2020) and move back to the Today studio in New York’s Rockefeller Plaza.

The elevation of Jarrett comes as Saturday Today co-anchor Kristen Welker prepares to take over Meet the Press in September. Jarrett will join the show’s other current co-anchor Peter Alexander behind the desk.

Jarrett, who only joined the network earlier this year, will also continue to work as NBC’s senior legal correspondent, with Alexander continuing as chief White House correspondent. Jarrett previously worked at CNN, where she covered legal stories and the DOJ, and anchored Early Start.

“In her first months at NBC News, Laura has quickly made her mark with tireless reporting, sharp legal insight and powerful storytelling,...

Today is welcoming a new face to its Saturday edition: Laura Jarrett will be the show’s new co-anchor alongside Peter Alexander, TVLine has learned. Jarrett will make her debut on Saturday, Sept. 9, filling the spot previously held by the departing Kristen Welker, who will be the new host of NBC’s Meet the Press.

Jarrett joined NBC News in January, serving as senior legal correspondent and making appearances on Today, NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt and Meet the Press. Prior to that, Jarrett spent six years at CNN covering legal affairs and the Department of Justice for the cable news network.

Chuck Todd announced that he will step down as moderator of Meet the Press in September and will be succeeded by Kristen Welker.

Todd has moderated the program since September 2014.

There already was speculation that there would be a change on the show, after David P. Gelles was hired as executive producer last year, succeeding John Reiss.

Todd said at the end of the show on Sunday, “It’s been an amazing nearly decade long run. I am really proud of what this team and I have built over the last decade. Frankly, the last 15 years, which also includes my time as political director. I’ve loved so much of this job, helping to explain America to Washington and explain Washington to America.”

Todd said that “the key to the survival of any of these media entities, including here at Meet the Press, is for leaders to not overstay their welcome.

Chuck Todd will cede the anchor role at NBC News’ long-running “Meet The Press” after this summer to up-and-coming correspondent Kristen Welker, the latest in a series of anchor maneuvers made by big TV-news outlets as they strive to attract a new generation of viewers.

Todd, who came aboard the NBC franchise in 2014, has expanded the program, which launched in 1947 and is TV’s longest-running regular show. He has delved into everything from podcasts to digital video to film festivals. But, he told viewers on the program’s Sunday broadcast, he doesn’t want to “overstay.” Executives at NBC News have kept their plans for this program close to the vest, according to a person familiar with the matter, who noted that the timing of the announcement is likely to surprise many in the industry.

NBC News is changing anchors at the program just as the nation’s big journalism...

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Exclusive and Updated: Brittney Griner will attend tonight’s White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, which draws a list of sports and entertainment celebrities, media figures and politicos.

The WNBA star and Olympic gold medalist, whose arrest and detention in Russia last year led to a high stakes State Department diplomatic effort to secure her release, will be a guest of CBS News, per the network. She will attend along with her wife, Cherelle.

In her speech, Tamara Keith, the president of the White House Correspondents’ Association, plans to speak about the current detention of another figure in Russia: The Wall Street Journal’s Evan Gershkovich, who has been held since last month. Members of his family are expected at the event. Griner spoke to reporters earlier this week about his arrest. “No one should be in those conditions, hands down,” she said, per The New York Times.

Others expected to attend the Whca: Benjamin Hall,...

A spokesperson for First Lady Melania Trump is firing back after the president’s ex-wife Ivana referred to herself as “first lady” in a new interview with Good Morning America.

The first lady’s communications director, Stephanie Grisham, tells People in a statement: “Mrs. Trump has made the White House a home for Barron and the President. She loves living in Washington, DC and is honored by her role as First Lady of the United States. She plans to use her title and role to help children, not sell books.”

“There is clearly no substance to this statement from an ex,...

Vice President Mike Pence said the media is more concerned with attacking President Trump’s response to the weekend violence in Charlottesville, Virginia than the violence itself, during an NBC News appearance Monday morning. “Many in the media spent an awful lot of time focusing on what the president said and criticisms of what the president said instead of criticizing those who brought that hatred and violence to the streets of Charlottesville,” Pence told NBC News’ Peter Alexander. Trump condemned “hatred, bigotry and violence on many sides, on many sides” over the weekend, causing many to fixate on the fact that the.

Vice President Mike Pence gave an interview to NBC's Peter Alexander in which he complained that the media spends more time criticizing President Donald Trump than the "hatred and violence" in Charlottesville.

For President Donald Trump, “bigly” is always better.

So it was no surprise that, when he sat down to sign some bills in the White House’s Roosevelt Room on Monday, all he could think about was the size of his desk.

“It’s a child’s desk, but that’s okay,” Trump said to laughs from lawmakers gathered for the signing of four bills reversing Obama-era rules, including two on education.

“It’s the smallest desk I’ve ever seen,” Trump added as he examined the writing table affixed with a presidential seal. “Very, very glamorous, right?”

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Tom Hanks—who has played an American hero many times over, and may very well be one in real life too—is showing his support for the White House press corps by keeping its members caffeinated. He did that by sending over an espresso machine, according to NBC’s Peter Alexander. It came with a note, which appears to have been written on a typewriter. (Hanks, if you didn’t know, adores typewriters.) The missive from the movie star read: “Keep up the good fight for Truth, Justice, and the American Way. Especially for the Truth part.”

Breaking: White House press corps receives brand-new espresso machine from @tomhanks. Come for the coffee... stay for his note.

Dr. Oz is facing criticism after his production team edited out a racy comment made by Donald Trump. Trump appeared on “The Dr. Oz” show on September 15, and greeted his daughter, Ivanka, with a kiss when she joined her father for the interview. According to NBC’s Peter Alexander, Dr. Oz remarked, “it’s nice to […]...

Donald Trump’s favorite physician, Dr. Mehmet Oz, is under fire after producers edited out a joke made by the Gop nominee about how much he loves kissing his daughter Ivanka. According to MSNBC’s Peter Alexander, when Ivanka came on to the show during Wednesday’s taping, her father greeted her with a kiss… to which Dr. Oz said something along the lines of, “It’s nice to see a dad kiss his daughter.” That was all it took for The Donald to give everyone the heebie-jeebies, telling the audience he kisses her every chance he gets. (Ok … First,...

Melania Trump will make a rare campaign appearance at Donald Trump’s campaign event tonight in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Gop presidential candidate is behind Ted Cruz in polls for Tuesday’s Wisconsin primary and hopes his wife will help make up ground. NBC News correspondent Peter Alexander said on MSNBC Monday morning that he “thinks” the last time Melania joined her husband on the campaign trail was back in South Carolina over one month ago. A large amount of Wisconsin voters are reportedly intrigued by Trump’s celebrity element and Alexander said Melania will “only help.” This comes the day after Trump was in.

NBC’s Peter Alexander tweeted on Wednesday that he’s going to get insults directed at him by Donald Trump “crocheted on a pillow.” The Republican presidential frontrunner’s latest rally-turned-press conference included everything from Trump-branded steaks and wine to sarcasm directed at the NBC News correspondent. Alexander asked about the language Trump uses, and how to talk to children about it during last night’s Super Tuesday 2 event. Trump responded: “Oh, you’re so politically correct. You’re so beautiful. Oh, look at you. Awwww. Aw, he’s so — oh, I know. You’ve never heard a little bad,...