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Top of the Ticker:In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, Fox News launched a new promo campaign series honoring the people, sacrifices, and defining moments that shaped the nation.
Helmed by various Fox News personalities, including primetime hosts likeSean Hannity,Jesse Watters, andLaura Ingraham, these short, cinematic tributes showcase the American spirit and feature stories of bravery, invention, sacrifice, and perseverance.
One promo features 6 p.m. ET hostBret Baierrevisiting the heroism and global stakes of D-Day, while another features Fox News anchorMartha MacCallumtelling the origin story behind “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Fox News is also using the promo campaign as a symbolic tie-in to its 30th-anniversary celebration this year.
Also honoring America’s 250th is Fox Business Network, which revealed that Kentucky’s Four Branches Bourbon, Ohio’s Marilyn’s Candy Wall, and North Carolina’s TGU Home Solutions were the recipients of its small business contest. Announced during Monday’s edition of the Big Money Show, each winner received $25,000 and will be featured on an episode of Fox Nation’s small-businesses special.
Sticking with Fox News, the network announced high school studentsAmanda ParkerandTess Sonneas the recipients of the seventh annual Dr.Charles KrauthammerMemorial Scholarship.
During Monday night’s edition of Special Report,Daniel Krauthammer, the son of Dr. Charles Krauthammer, spoke to Baier about the significance of the award, saying, “This scholarship, it really celebrates so much of my father’s memory, his love for learning. And we’re really excited to congratulate Amanda and Tess.”
Live from China:NBC Nightly News’Tom Llamasis taking his evening broadcast and streaming news show, Top Story with Tom Llamas, on the road, anchoring live from Beijing during PresidentDonald Trumpand PresidentXi Jinping‘s high-stakes summit the week of May 12.
NEXT WEEK:@LlamasNBCwill anchor special editions of@NBCNightlyNewsand@TopStoryNBClive from China.Llamas will report from Beijing as President Donald Trump meets with President Xi Jinping for a high-stakes summit.https://t.co/Q8bNcwnXNQpic.twitter.com/bLrJgqsez1— NBC News PR (@NBCNewsPR)May 6, 2026
NEXT WEEK:@LlamasNBCwill anchor special editions of@NBCNightlyNewsand@TopStoryNBClive from China.
Llamas will report from Beijing as President Donald Trump meets with President Xi Jinping for a high-stakes summit.https://t.co/Q8bNcwnXNQpic.twitter.com/bLrJgqsez1
— NBC News PR (@NBCNewsPR)May 6, 2026
Revolving Door:NBC News has promotedGarrett Haaketo chief White House correspondent.Chloe Arensberg, NBC News’ Washington bureau chief, announced the news to staffers on Thursday, saying, “Garrett has been an essential voice in our White House coverage, bringing sharp reporting, deep sourcing, and an authoritative presence to some of the most consequential stories of our time.” Garrett was previously the network’s senior Capitol Hill correspondent and began his NBC News career as a desk assistant in 2007.
I’m honored and humbled to share a bit of professional news: I’m now@NBCNewsChief White House correspondent. We have an amazing team… and a lot of news to cover, to break and to contextualize. Thank you for your trust.https://t.co/JGsUSAokSe— Garrett Haake (@GarrettHaake)May 7, 2026
I’m honored and humbled to share a bit of professional news: I’m now@NBCNewsChief White House correspondent. We have an amazing team… and a lot of news to cover, to break and to contextualize. Thank you for your trust.https://t.co/JGsUSAokSe
— Garrett Haake (@GarrettHaake)May 7, 2026
Series expansion: NBC News’ daily podcast, Here’s the Scoop, is expanding to the weekends with a limited four-part Saturday podcast hosted by senior legal correspondentLaura Jarrett. Each episode examines the inside strategies behind landmark Supreme Court victories and their consequences. The first episode looks at the challenges related to the Trump administration’s executive order on birthright citizenship.
Mark MwachiroMark Mwachiro is a TVNewser contributor who has been writing for the blog since March 2022. Based out of New York, Mark has also contributed to [email protected]
Mark Mwachiro is a TVNewser contributor who has been writing for the blog since March 2022. Based out of New York, Mark has also contributed to ADWEEK.
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