Tony Dokoupil
Tony Dokoupil, recently named anchor of CBS Evening News, started two days ahead of schedule on Saturday, January 3, 2026, to cover a U.S. military raid that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Broadcasting from San Francisco, the debut featured a three-segment interview with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump announced the operation.
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CBS News has appointed Tony Dokoupil, currently a co-host on CBS Mornings, as the new anchor for CBS Evening News, starting January 5. The move replaces the previous co-anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois, who departed in late 2025. Dokoupil aims to restore trust in media through fair reporting and open discussion.