Fox News’ Katie Pavlich Joins NewsNation, Replacing Ashleigh Banfield
What To Know
- Katie Pavlich, a longtime Fox News contributor, will join NewsNation to anchor a new 10 pm political news program starting in early 2026, replacing Ashleigh Banfield.
- Banfield is leaving her primetime slot to lead NewsNation’s true crime digital vertical, with her podcast content becoming available on the network.
- NewsNation leadership highlighted Pavlich’s experience and commitment to diverse viewpoints as key assets for expanding the network’s primetime political coverage.
Conservative commentator Katie Pavlich is making the jump from Fox News to NewsNation, replacing Ashleigh Banfield’s 10 pm program.
Pavlich’s hiring comes after NewsNation announced on Friday (December 12) that Banfield would depart her primetime slot to lead the network’s true crime digital vertical. As part of the agreement, content from Banfield’s podcast, Drop Dead Serious with Ashleigh Banfield, will be made available on NewsNation.
“I’m excited to channel the momentum of my Drop Dead Serious podcast brand towards NewsNation’s growing digital audience,” Banfield said in a statement on Friday. “The success of true crime reporting on streaming media platforms has been transformative, and I’m looking forward to helping shape and enhance NewsNation’s multi-platform strategy in this genre.”
Following the announcement of Banfield’s departure, NewsNation initially said a rotating cast of anchors would host the 10 pm slot. However, on Monday morning (December 15), the network confirmed that Pavlich would take over the slot with a new program focusing on the day’s biggest political news stories. It is set to debut in early 2026.
“I am honored to join NewsNation during this dynamic period in its development, and the opportunity to anchor a primetime program is an exceptional privilege,” Pavlich said in a statement.
She added, “I look forward to bringing a fresh perspective on the news to Americans across the country, while presenting a venue for thoughtful debate across a wide spectrum of opinions. It’s a front row seat to history – I can’t wait to buckle in and get started.”
Pavlich served for 16 years as the news editor of the conservative website Townhall.com before resigning earlier this year. Since 2013, she has frequently appeared on Fox News as a political contributor and substitute host on several shows, including The Five, Jesse Watters Primetime, Fox News Sunday, and more.
She is the author of several books, including Fast and Furious: Barack Obama’s Bloodiest Scandal and Assault & Flattery: The Truth About the Left and Their War on Women.
“We’re pleased to give our primetime viewers an additional hour of political news and analysis that helps them make sense of the day’s most important headlines,” added Sean Compton, President of Nexstar Networks. “NewsNation has always been committed to delivering straightforward, fact-based journalism for all Americans, which includes presenting diverse viewpoints and original ideas.”
Compton continued, “Katie is a seasoned journalist and commentator, and we believe her unique voice will be a tremendous asset to our primetime audience.”
The rest of NewsNation’s primetime schedule remains the same, with Elizabeth Vargas continuing her nightly newscast at 7 pm ET, followed by Chris Cuomo‘s CUOMO at 8 pm ET, and On Balance with Leland Vittert at 9 pm ET.
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J
I loved watching banfield. To much political news on news nation. Banfield was a much needed break .
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I know!!! I love Ashleigh! Too much news on NN and her show was the one I looked forward to seeing every night.🥺 I don’t like that they are bringing in Katie Pavlich. Not fair and balanced as far as I’m concerned. I won’t be watching.
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Has conservative Katie Pavlich turned liberal leftist? Last time I looked (months & months ago), NewsNation was a liberal rag. Just saying.......
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I wouldn't generalize. Ali Bradley who covers the southern border is not liberal.
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I have been dwindling down on News Nation since installing Batya and other right wingers. It is no longer balanced news. And Banfield was a nice departure from the madness of politics these days. Sad that they are turning out to be like fox news. Sickening actually 😪
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Too much political news? It’s a news channel!
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stinks, we have enough political crap.
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Bravo! Je vais devoir ajouter NewsNation à ma liste de chaînes. J'ai toujours apprécié regarder Katie sur Fox/Fox Nation, et l'émission Luxury Hunting Lodges était divertissante. Quel talent exceptionnel et quelle femme intelligente! 👏👏👏👏👏😘👌❤️
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Too much political news... it is jammed down our throats on all the networks. Banfield was a nice break from it all!
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Give Becky a chance. She’s skilled with the facts.
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It has never been liberal or really even middle of the road. It was nice to get my mom off of fox news with an alternative. However, they will soon be just like fox.
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I hate they removed Bansfiled and it's clear Katie Pavlich is not balanced and neutral when it comes to politics. She is very much one sided. She gets defensive if whatever conversation is not on her political side. Very disappointed News Nation has made this move. I guess it's not in the center any longer which is why I loved watching New Nation. I had completely switched my news watching to News Nation because I was exhausted with the one sided agenda of the news but now I'm finding myself wondering if they are slowly moving toward being another Fox or CNN.
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I think this is the worst.. I have 10 plus friends who come to watch Ashley 10 pm weekdays on true crime….
We are all not happy we all feel like for some odd reason news nation dropped her. It’s the loss of millions - although we love her podcast - watching her on Newsnation has been our privilege & our hour with her. We lobe Brian both of them made a great team.
Too much politics- Newsnation was to be not right not left. Then we get stuck with Trumpers as broadcasters.
Another new programm that favors the Right. We already had a bad taste in our mouth with Como m Bill. Nevertheless we all wish much success for your station. We do not favor the person taking Ashly’s time slot - therefore we are not going to be turning on nation news not unless Brian is on a slot.
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