Peter Alexander is leaving NBC News to join MS NOW as an anchor
Los Angeles Times • • general
Key Points:
- Peter Alexander, a veteran NBC News journalist with over 22 years of experience, is leaving NBC to join MS NOW as an anchor and chief national reporter, hosting a weekday program and covering breaking news.
- Alexander is the first NBC journalist to move to MS NOW since the network's rebranding and separation from NBC News following its spin-off into Versant.
- At MS NOW, Alexander will anchor the 11 a.m. Eastern hour, replacing Ana Cabrera, who is departing amid upcoming daytime programming changes.
- His new role also includes opportunities to contribute to sports coverage on Versant's other cable networks, such as USA Network and the Golf Channel.
- Alexander is well-known for his tenure as NBC's chief White House correspondent from 2012 to 2026, covering four presidencies and gaining recognition for his assertive questioning style.
