Tony Dokoupil has been named the new anchor of CBS Evening News, taking over from co-anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois.

Emmy Award-winning journalist Tony Dokoupil has been named anchor of the "CBS Evening News," the network announced Wednesday. He begins his new role on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, ushering in an ambitious new era for America's longest-running nightly newscast, airing weekdays at 6:30 p.m. ET on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

CBS News has confirmed Tony Dokoupil as the new anchor of CBS Evening News, following the departures of John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois. The appointment comes amid significant leadership changes at CBS News, with Bari Weiss recently becoming editor-in-chief and seeking to revitalize the flagship program.