On Wednesday, "Face the Nation" boss Mary Hager had some important news to disclose to her colleagues: After more than three decades at CBS News, where she has not only led the venerable Sunday public affairs program, but also served as executive editor of politics since 2022, her time at the network was coming to an end. As Hager explained to staffers, she had made the difficult decision to leave CBS News.
Hager's departure represents a significant loss for CBS News. While her official title is senior executive producer of "Face the Nation," she played an outsized role in CBS News' Washington bureau. A 35-year veteran of the network, she possesses a wealth of institutional knowledge, having helped steer its political journalism through multiple presidential elections and various political cycles.
But Hager, who I’m told had informed network leadership of her intent to exit her role over the summer, isn't the only major figure at "Face the Nation" departing the show. Status has learned that…
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