Overview
- MS NOW announced the hire Wednesday as it gears up for campaign and election coverage across its platforms.
- Thomas will lead the political unit, direct reporting on races, and appear on air to guide analysis and context for viewers.
- She left CBS Mornings after five years as executive producer, with her March exit following broader leadership-driven changes at CBS News.
- MS NOW has been building an independent newsgathering operation since the Versant–Comcast split, adding staff and partnerships with groups like the Marshall Project and Sky News.
- Network leaders say her experience at Vice and NBC News positions MS NOW to compete at the center of 2026 coverage and lay groundwork for the 2028 presidential race.