Katie Pavlich NewsNation Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment The Ashleigh Banfield-sized hole at NewsNation has officially been filled: Katie Pavlich is set to take over her 10 p.m. ET slot as the host of her own program. Pavlich's show, "focusing on the day's biggest political news stories," per NewsNation, will debut in early 2026. "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," said 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. Katie is a seasoned journalist and commentator, and we believe her unique voice will be a tremendous asset to our primetime audience." Related Stories Business With Cords Still Being Cut, Can Nexstar's NewsNation Keep Growing? Business NewsNation Taps Leland Vittert to Replace Dan Abrams Banfield will focus her efforts on digital true-crime programming going forward. Banfield was a true crime program (on linear TV). "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. "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 spent the past 16 years as news editor of the conservative website Townhall.com. She's a regular contributor to Fox News Channel and a fill-in co-host on The Five. Pavlich's authorship includes Fast and Furious: Barack Obama's Bloodiest Scandal and Assault & Flattery: The Truth About the Left and Their War on Women. So she's ... that kind of journalist. Pavlich holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Arizona. Banfield will sign off next month, and NewsNation's primetime lineup will soon look like this:7 p.m. ET: Elizabeth Vargas8 p.m. ET: Chris Cuomo9 p.m. ET: Leland Vittert10 p.m. ET: Katie Pavlich THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Live Feed 'Stranger Things' Season 5 Trailer Teases Looming Final Showdown: "This Is Not Over - Not by a Long Shot" Script to Scene 'Palm Royale' Creator Breaks Down the Carol Burnett Scene That Ups the High-Society Drama in Season 2 Live Feed Dakota Johnson Makes Surprise Cameo in Lily Allen's "Madeline" Performance on 'SNL' Live Feed Josh O'Connor Swears He Doesn't Want to Star in a Live-Action 'Ratatouille' on 'Saturday Night Live' Noah Wyle No Show Dominated the SAG Awards in the Early '90s Like 'ER' Live Feed 'Heated Rivalry' Stars on Shane and Ilya's Relationship and Why We Love to Yearn Live Feed 'Stranger Things' Season 5 Trailer Teases Looming Final Showdown: "This Is Not Over - Not by a Long Shot" Script to Scene 'Palm Royale' Creator Breaks Down the Carol Burnett Scene That Ups the High-Society Drama in Season 2 Live Feed Dakota Johnson Makes Surprise Cameo in Lily Allen's "Madeline" Performance on 'SNL' Live Feed Josh O'Connor Swears He Doesn't Want to Star in a Live-Action 'Ratatouille' on 'Saturday Night Live' Noah Wyle No Show Dominated the SAG Awards in the Early '90s Like 'ER' Live Feed 'Heated Rivalry' Stars on Shane and Ilya's Relationship and Why We Love to Yearn