NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 3, 2026Miami-Dade
Fox News ends employment of Maria Bartiromo after 12 years
Fox News Media has terminated its relationship with long-time host Maria Bartiromo, effective immediately following the final airing of her programs. The network announced that her former shows will be rebranded and hosted by rotating anchors or interim replacements.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
The departure of a prominent political and financial journalist from a major network affects the programming lineup and editorial direction of Fox Business Network and Fox News.
Key Facts
- Fox News Media ended its employment of Maria Bartiromo after 12.5 years.
- The final episode of 'Mornings with Maria' aired on Thursday morning.
- 'Mornings with Maria' is being renamed 'Mornings with Fox Business' and will use rotating anchors.
- 'Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street' is being renamed 'FBN's Wall Street' and will use rotating anchors.
- Jason Chaffetz will serve as the interim host for 'Sunday Morning Futures'.
- Fox News did not provide a specific reason for the separation.
- Bartiromo previously worked for CNBC for 20 years and CNN before that.
- A 2025 lawsuit by Smartmatic against Fox News alleged Bartiromo spread false election fraud claims.
- A lawsuit involving Dominion Voting Systems and Fox News was settled in 2023.
Who's Mentioned
personJD Vance“Vice President who commented on the departure.”personMaria Bartiromo“Former Fox News host whose employment was terminated.”organizationSmartmatic“Voting technology company involved in a lawsuit against Fox News.”personWilliam Barr“Former Attorney General.”organizationDominion Voting Systems“Company involved in a settled lawsuit with Fox News.”personJason Chaffetz“Named as interim host for 'Sunday Morning Futures'.”organizationFox News Media“The media company that ended its relationship with Bartiromo.”personDonald Trump“Former President who frequently praised Bartiromo.”