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New Trump Hire: Fox News is losing another employee to President Donald Trump‘s administration. The Five co-host Jeanine Pirro has been named the interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C.
Pirro was not on The Five on Thursday evening, and FNC confirmed that she will no longer be appearing on the network, effective immediately. A rotating group of personalities will fill her seat until a new permanent co-host is named.
“Jeanine Pirro has been a wonderful addition to The Five over the last three years and a longtime beloved host across Fox News Media who contributed greatly to our success throughout her 14-year tenure,” the network said in a statement provided to TVNewser. “We wish her all the best in her new role in Washington.”
A former prosecutor and judge, Pirro joined Fox News in 2011 as host of Justice with Judge Jeanine. She joins a list of Fox New Media-to-White House transfers that includes defense secretary Pete Hegseth and transportation secretary Sean Duffy.
CNN Additions and Departures: CNN announced a few appointments this week—two in front of the camera and one behind—plus one farewell. Aaron Blake joins the network as a senior reporter based in Washington, D.C. after previously work at The Washington Post in a similar role. He’ll focus on political topics, including President Trump, Congress, and the federal government.
CNN announces @AaronBlake has joined the network as a senior reporter focused on analysis of President Trump, Congress and the federal government for the network. Welcome to CNN!
More: https://t.co/Hhz2JR1vmY pic.twitter.com/hhvBw8zy9m
— CNN Communications (@CNNPR) May 8, 2025
Meanwhile, Annie Grayer has been promoted to senior reporter at the network. Her previous CNN roles include previously covering Capitol Hill as a reporter, and the 2020 presidential election as a video producer. She started off her CNN career as an intern for Anderson Cooper 360.
Annie Grayer has been promoted to CNN Senior Reporter. Annie will continue her excellent reporting on Capitol Hill across the network’s platforms. Congratulations, @AnnieGrayerCNN! pic.twitter.com/tny6JieJgu
— CNN Communications (@CNNPR) May 5, 2025
Additionally, Choire Sicha joins CNN as a senior vice president of features editorial. Based in New York, he’ll be responsible for building a content strategy and leading a team of writers and editors across verticals including travel, style, wellness, and culture. Sicha was previously with Vox Media as an editor at large for New York Magazine.
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Finally, Kayla Tausche has left CNN after nearly two years as the network’s senior White House correspondent. She joined CNN from CNBC, where she co-hosted Squawk Alley from 2014 to 2017.
CNBC Shift: Bob Pisani is relinquishing his senior markets correspondent role at CNBC for a less taxing position as a contributor to the network’s direct-to-consumer business. Pisani has been part of the CNBC family for 35 years; his last day is May 9 and he begins his new role later this year.
