Norah O'Donnell stepped down as anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News after five years, with her final broadcast airing on January 23, 2025. This departure was planned following the 2024 election, as she transitioned to a new role within CBS News as a senior correspondent. In this new position, she will contribute special reports across CBS platforms, including 60 Minutes and other shows, allowing her to focus more on storytelling and big interviews rather than daily anchoring duties

. Her exit coincided with a significant overhaul of the CBS Evening News, which moved to an ensemble anchor format and shifted production back to New York City after several years in Washington, D.C. Despite stepping down from the anchor desk, O'Donnell remains a prominent figure at CBS and is expected to continue delivering major news stories and interviews. Recent strong coverage, such as her reporting on the election of Pope Leo XIV, has been seen as a potential career revitalization, though her exact future role may evolve as CBS undergoes ownership changes and strategic shifts