Eye on Washington: CBS News has announced a slew of changes impacting on-air and off-air staff within its Washington, D.C. bureau. Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett will become a full-time anchor for America Decides, which streams weekdays at 5 p.m. ET on CBS News 24/7. He’ll continue his hosting duties on The Takeout podcast.
Additionally, Robert Costa is now a national correspondent for CBS News Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for the network. Costa will continue his political reporting and analysis across CBS News broadcasts and platforms.
Behind the scenes, the network announced that Anne Hsu has been naamed executive producer of Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan. She was previously the senior broadcast producer of the Sunday public affairs program. Finally, Mary Hager has been elevated to senior executive producer of Face the Nation. Hager will continue to be the network’s executive editor for politics.
Back in the Big Apple: The head of ABC News’ New York bureau Joshua Hoyos has left the network. Status’ Oliver Darcy reported on Wednesday night that Hoyos was the subject of an HR investigation. Staffers were informed of the move on Thursday morning with ABC News head Almin Karamehmedovic, saying: “I just want to let everyone know that Josh Hoyos is no longer with ABC News. And we wish him well.”
More: ABC News chief Almin Karamehmedovic informed employees this morning of the situation, as we reported last night would happen.
"Before we begin, I just want to let everyone know that Josh Hoyos is no longer with ABC News. And we wish him well."
Karamehmedovic added that was all he could say.
— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy.bsky.social) February 13, 2025 at 9:14 AM
CNN Changes: Kyle Blaine has left CNN for Politico, where he will be the executive producer for the publication’s Playbook newsletter. During his time at CNN, he served as the managing editor for politics and led the network’s coverage of the 2024 election.
Thrilled for this next chapter and to work with the incredible team at @playbookdc @politico
And grateful for 8+ years at @CNN and the colleagues and mentors who made me a better journalist and person along the way. pic.twitter.com/OFvBEH5iOD
— Kyle Blaine (@kyletblaine) February 12, 2025
Also leaving CNN is Katie Lobosco, who joined Tax Notes to cover tax policy. She covered economic policy for CNN Politics during her time at the network.
Finally, CNN has hired John Liu as a Hong Kong-based business reporter covering China and beyond. Liu was previously with The New York Times.
Belated personal update: After three years at @nytimes, I am thrilled to have started this month in Hong Kong as @CNN's business reporter covering China and beyond.
Send tips/ideas and coffee invites my way at john.liu@cnn.com 😃
— John Liu (@JohnLiuNN) February 13, 2025
New on the Hill: NBC News announced that Melanie Zanona is joining the network as a Capitol Hill correspondent. She was most recently at Punchbowl News and has had stints covering Congress for CNN and Politico.
The NEWS is out!! I’m joining the all star Capitol Hill team over at NBC News to work as a Capitol Hill Correspondent. A true dream and a honor. Can’t wait to get to work with this elite crew. https://t.co/jWQZtq1Jko
— Melanie Zanona (@MZanona) February 7, 2025
