Katie Pavlich Leaving Fox News for Rival Network

Conservative commentator Katie Pavlich is departing Fox News to take on a prominent new role as a primetime host at NewsNation, marking a significant career move for one of the right’s most recognizable media voices.

NewsNation announced in a press release that Pavlich will anchor a 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time program set to debut in early 2026, expanding the network’s primetime lineup amid its ongoing push to build a broader national audience.

“Since 2013, she has also appeared regularly on FOX News Channel as a political contributor, as a guest co-host for The Five, and guest-hosting multiple primetime shows,” NewsNation said.

Pavlich, 37, also recently stepped away from her longtime role as a news editor at the conservative outlet Townhall.com, ending a 16-year tenure with the site, according to Variety.

NewsNation said Pavlich’s show will focus heavily on the core issues driving national debate.

“Each weeknight, Ms. Pavlich will offer her sharp insight on major news and current events, covering topics such as free speech, culture, immigration, national security, and foreign policy. Her program will feature spirited debates along with dynamic panel discussions and in-depth conversations with key newsmakers,” the network stated.

Pavlich said she is eager to take on the new challenge.

“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,” she added.

An Arizona native, Pavlich first gained national prominence with her New York Times bestselling 2012 book, “Fast and Furious: Barack Obama’s Bloodiest Scandal.” The book exposed Operation Fast and Furious, a gunwalking scheme overseen by the Obama administration’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives that allowed weapons to fall into the hands of Mexican cartels. Those weapons were later used in violent crimes, including the 2010 murder of U.S. Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry.

Pavlich later authored “Assault & Flattery: The Truth About the Left and Their War on Women” in 2014, further cementing her reputation as a sharp critic of progressive orthodoxy.

She now joins a growing list of former Fox News figures who have landed at NewsNation, including Leland Vittert, Chris Stirewalt, and Geraldo Rivera. Former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly also appears regularly on the network as a guest analyst.

NewsNation’s current primetime lineup includes former ABC News anchor Elizabeth Vargas at 7:00 p.m., former CNN host Chris Cuomo at 8:00 p.m., and Vittert at 9:00 p.m., with Pavlich set to follow at 10:00 p.m.

Sean Compton, president of Nexstar Networks, NewsNation’s parent company, said Pavlich’s addition strengthens the network’s primetime offering.

“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,” Compton said.

“NewsNation has always been committed to delivering straightforward, fact-based journalism for all Americans, which includes presenting diverse viewpoints and original ideas,” he added. “Katie is a seasoned journalist and commentator, and we believe her unique voice will be a tremendous asset to our primetime audience.”