Robert Costa And Major Garrett Named To New CBS News Roles; Anne Hsu Will Become EP Of ‘Face The Nation’ With Mary Hager Tapped For Senior Title

CBS News announced a series of staffing changes this morning with Robert Costa and Major Garrett getting new roles and a new executive producer named to Face the Nation.

Anne Hsu has been named the executive producer of Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan, upped from senior broadcast producer. She will oversee day-to-day operations and production of the broadcast. Mary Hager, who has led the show since 2011, will get the new title of senior executive producer of Face the Nation, overseeing the big picture of future of the show, while she also serves as CBS News’ executive editor for politics.

Major Garrett will become the full-time anchor of America Decides on the CBS News 24/7 streaming network, while continuing as CBS News chief Washington correspondent. Garrett will work with Allie Sandza, senior executive producer of Washington streaming coverage, to retool the daily politics show. Garrett recently ended his podcast The Takeout after eight years.

Robert Costa was named national correspondent for CBS News Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for the network. He’s contributed to the broadcast over the past three years, including an interview with President Joe Biden, his first since exiting the 2024 presidential race. Costa will cover a range of stories including national affairs and pieces on culture and the arts. He also will offer analysis across CBS News platforms, and report in the political world in D.C. and on potential 2028 candidates.