David Chalian Named CNN Washington Bureau Chief

David Chalian has been promoted to senior vice president and Washington, D.C. bureau chief at CNN, succeeding Sam Feist who moved to C-SPAN. In his new role, Chalian will oversee all political coverage, including daily reporting, polling operations, and special programming, while continuing as CNN's political director. Chalian, a veteran journalist who joined CNN in 2013, has played a significant role in shaping the network's political debates and coverage. His promotion comes at a critical time as the network prepares for a potential Donald Trump administration amid changing dynamics in news consumption. The move reflects a trend toward consolidating leadership roles within television news organizations. Chalian's extensive experience includes previous positions at Politico, Yahoo News, PBS NewsHour, and ABC News.