Ex-CNN correspondent Paula Reid joins MS NOW as chief White House reporter
The gist
MS NOW confirmed Paula Reid, CNN's former chief legal affairs correspondent, as its chief White House reporter.
The hire fills a top White House role as the channel builds its own Washington bureau.
How it unfolded
- Jul 1, 2026Reid, whose CNN contract was up in several months, tells the network she will not renew and is reported to be leaving for MS NOW.
- Jul 5, 2026Variety reports Reid is expected to take up new duties at MS NOW.
- Oct 28, 2026MS NOW, CNN and Politico expand their federal lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of restricting their access to presidential events despite a judge's order restoring their White House credentials.