CNN’s Kaitlan Collins to anchor new show

CNN’s Kaitlan Collins will anchor a new show at 9 p.m. starting in June, CNN CEO Chris Licht announced Wednesday.

"In her new program, officially launching later this summer, Kaitlan will showcase why she’s one of the top reporters and interviewers in the game," Licht said in a statement. "She is a smart and gifted journalist who we’ve all seen hold lawmakers and newsmakers accountable. She pushes politicians off their talking points, gets real answers – and as everyone who’s worked with her knows – breaks a lot of news."

The move comes a week after Collins moderated a CNN town hall with former President Donald Trump, where she was praised by colleagues for her live fact-checking.

Licht said Collins would transition off "CNN This Morning," which will be led by Poppy Harlow alongside a rotation of CNN guest anchors.