Coverage dated November 11, 2026 to November 12, 2026

Face the changes: Two top leaders are leaving CBS News’ ‘Face the Nation’

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There’s a big shakeup at CBS News as Mary Hager, senior executive producer of “Face the Nation,” prepares to leave the network after 35 years. Status’ Oliver Darcy broke the […]

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Variety
Mary Hager, CBS News Politics and ‘Face the Nation’ Guru, to Retire (opens Variety)
Published Nov 11, 2026
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Mary Hager, the longtime political-news guru and behind-the-scenes force at CBS News and its Sunday public-affairs program, “Face the Nation,” will retire from the program in January, according to a person familiar with the matter.
New York Post
Bari Weiss eyed replacing ‘Face the Nation’ host Margaret Brennan as two top producers exit CBS show: report (opens New York Post)
Published Nov 11, 2026
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CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss privately considered replacing “Face the Nation” host Margaret Brennan earlier this year.
Deadline
Mary Hager, Senior Executive Producer Of ‘Face the Nation,’ Plans To Depart CBS News After 35 Years (opens Deadline)
Published Nov 11, 2026
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Mary Hager, who has led Face the Nation for the past 15 years, will depart CBS News in January, according to a source familiar with her plans. Hager has been senior executive producer of Face the Nation and CBS News’ executive editor of politics.
Poynter
Face the changes: Two top leaders are leaving CBS News’ ‘Face the Nation’ (opens Poynter)
Published Nov 12, 2026
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There’s a big shakeup at CBS News as Mary Hager, senior executive producer of “Face the Nation,” prepares to leave the network after 35 years. Status’ Oliver Darcy broke the […]