CBS Evening News anchor Norah O’Donnell concluded her daily broadcast on January 23, 2025, a day earlier than anticipated due to pre-scheduled coverage of the Farmers Insurance Open. The broadcast included a farewell segment featuring Oprah Winfrey, reflecting on O’Donnell’s time as anchor.
O’Donnell remains with CBS News, transitioning to a reporting role for programs like “60 Minutes.” The CBS Evening News will return on January 27, 2025, with John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois anchoring from New York City. Margaret Brennan will provide regular political coverage from Washington, D.C.
O’Donnell anchored the Evening News since 2019, following a decision by then-CBS News president Susan Zirinsky to move both her and the broadcast’s production to Washington, D.C. This relocation aimed to enhance political news coverage and provided O’Donnell with a shorter commute to her family in the D.C. area. Despite the move, the broadcast remained in third place in the ratings, although it did experience periods of improved viewership.