Trending Now - Peter Alexander Appointed Chief National Reporter at MS NOW

WHO:

Deadline - Peter Alexander will join MS NOW as anchor of its 11 a.m. ET hour.

Variety - Peter Alexander is a veteran NBC News correspondent and was the chief White House correspondent for NBC News.

WHAT:

Deadline - MS NOW confirmed Peter Alexander's appointment following his departure from NBC News.

Variety - Alexander's role at MS NOW will include anchoring the 11 AM slot and serving as Chief National Reporter.

WHERE:

Deadline - MS NOW is the network to which Peter Alexander is moving.

WHEN:

Deadline - Peter Alexander announced his departure from NBC News after 22 years with the network on March 28th, 2026.

Variety - Alexander was the chief White House correspondent and co-anchor of NBC News' Saturday "Today" until March 28th, 2026.

WHY:

Variety - MS NOW is making an aggressive play in hard news, which is part of the motivation for Alexander's appointment.

HOW:

Variety - Alexander's transition to MS NOW is part of the network's strategy to enhance its news programming alongside its opinion content.

(UPDATED March 30, 2026 15:20 UTC)

Peter Alexander, a veteran NBC News correspondent and former chief White House correspondent, is set to join MS NOW as the anchor for its 11 a.m. ET hour following his departure from NBC News on Saturday, after 22 years with the network. His new role will not only involve anchoring the morning slot but also serving as Chief National Reporter, as MS NOW aims to strengthen its hard news coverage. This strategic move reflects the network's commitment to enhancing its news programming alongside its opinion content.