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- Katie Pavlich, a former Fox News contributor, will anchor a new political news program on NewsNation at 10 p.m. ET starting early 2026, replacing Ashleigh Banfield.
- Ashleigh Banfield will shift to lead NewsNation's true crime digital vertical.
- Sean Compton, president of Nexstar Networks, expressed confidence in Pavlich's ability to provide insightful analysis.
- The primetime lineup remains unchanged aside from Pavlich's addition, with Elizabeth Vargas, Chris Cuomo, and Leland Vittert continuing in their slots.
