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Cable news network NewsNation has hired political analyst and commentator Katie Pavlich to host a program in its 10 p.m. time slot, the channel announced Monday.<\/p>\n

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Pavlich, who previously served as a political contributor and analyst for Fox News Channel, is set to begin her hosting role at NewsNation in 2026. She will take over the hour previously hosted by Ashleigh Banfield,\u00a0The Hill reported.<\/p>\n

Banfield will continue with the network and oversee its true crime digital segment, the company announced.<\/p>\n

Pavlich\u2019s politics-based show will cover topics \u201csuch as free speech, culture, immigration, national security, and foreign policy,\u201d the network said in announcing her new show. The focus of her program will feature \u201cspirited debates along with dynamic panel discussions and in-depth conversations with key newsmakers.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe\u2019re pleased to give our primetime viewers an additional hour of political news and analysis that helps them make sense of the day\u2019s most important headlines,\u201d Sean Compton, president of Nexstar Networks, said in announcing the signing.<\/p>\n

\u201cNewsNation has always been committed to delivering straightforward, fact-based journalism for all Americans, which includes presenting diverse viewpoints and original ideas. Katie is a seasoned journalist and commentator, and we believe her unique voice will be a tremendous asset to our primetime audience,\u201d Compton continued.<\/p>\n

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Pavlich, who spent more than 15 years as the chief news editor of the conservative website Townhall.com, said in a statement of her own that she looks forward to \u201cbringing a fresh perspective on the news to Americans across the country, while presenting a venue for thoughtful debate across a wide spectrum of opinions.\u201d<\/p>\n

She recently left that position,\u00a0according to Variety.<\/p>\n

\u201cSince 2013, she has also appeared regularly on FOX News Channel as a political contributor, as a guest co-host for The Five, and guest-hosting multiple primetime shows,\u201d\u00a0NewsNation said.<\/p>\n

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\u201cEach weeknight, Ms. Pavlich will offer her sharp insight on major news and current events, covering topics such as free speech, culture, immigration, national security, and foreign policy. Her program will feature spirited debates along with dynamic panel discussions and in-depth conversations with key newsmakers,\u201d said NewsNation.<\/p>\n