MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell announces departure after 17 years

Andrea Mitchell, MSNBC's longest-running daytime host, has announced her departure after 17 years, confirming that her last day will be this Friday. At 78, she expressed a desire to focus on her passions outside of the daily news schedule while continuing her role as NBC News' chief foreign affairs correspondent and chief Washington correspondent. Mitchell's exit comes amid a significant shakeup at the network, including the recent departures of notable figures like Chuck Todd and MSNBC President Rashida Jones. Some viewers have expressed satisfaction with her leaving, reflecting the network's struggle to maintain ratings after Donald Trump's election victory. NBC News leadership praised her contributions, calling her a trusted expert in foreign and domestic policy. MSNBC has not yet announced a replacement for her show, which has been a staple of the network's daytime lineup for years.