NewsNation has announced it is moving Leland Vittert to the 9 PM ET hour previously occupied by Dan Abrams, while also signing Elizabeth Vargas to an extension.
On Balance with Leland Vittert will replace Dan Abrams Live in the network’s weekday lineup. Abrams announced his impending exit from the upstart cable news network in late 2024. He had been part of the network’s programming since it debuted.
Vittert joined the outlet in May 2021 after previously working at Fox News.
“I am grateful to NewsNation for the opportunity to host a primetime program, and thankful to our passionate viewers who tune in every night,” said Vittert. “As a team, we take our role in the media landscape seriously and will continue to be a source of fairness to all.”
In addition to signing an extension to remain with the network, Elizabeth Vargas will see her program move from 6 PM ET to 7 PM ET in the daily offering.
“I couldn’t be happier to be staying at NewsNation, and to be moving to the 7 pm hour weeknights,” said Vargas. “I’m excited to continue our mission to report the news for ALL Americans. I have an amazing team and am thrilled to be working with them.”
Elizabeth Vargas Reports launched in spring 2023, and has seen its total audience grow by 20% since it debuted, according to figures from Nielsen.
“We’re extremely happy to be bringing Leland and Elizabeth to our primetime line-up,” said Michael Corn, President of Programming and Specials. “They are extraordinary and experienced journalists who are fearless, smart, and curious. They have travelled the globe to deliver the news, and they have each developed a loyal and growing audience here at NewsNation.”
The changes in the NewsNation lineup will take place on Monday, February 10th.
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