Peter Alexander Signs Off From NBC News, Cites Work-Life Balance

After more than two decades at NBC News, veteran journalist Peter Alexander has announced he is stepping down from his roles on Saturday TODAY and as Chief White House Correspondent.

Alexander shared the news during an emotional on-air sign-off on Saturday, March 28, 2026, marking the end of a 22-year run with the network. He has been one of NBC’s most recognizable figures, balancing high-profile political coverage with his duties as a weekend morning anchor.

In his farewell, Alexander said his decision was driven by a desire to spend more time with his family. He revealed that the demands of his job had kept him away from home frequently, including more than 80 nights in just the past seven months.

He also noted that over the last seven years, he had spent more than 200 Friday nights away from his family in Washington, D.C., traveling to New York for the Saturday broadcast. Alexander said he wants to be more present for his wife, Alison Starling, and their two daughters.

Although leaving NBC, Alexander is not stepping away from journalism. He is expected to join MS NOW, the network that emerged after MSNBC’s 2025 split from Comcast.

According to reports, he will take on a new role as a weekday anchor and Chief National Correspondent, leading an 11:00 AM ET news program. He is also expected to succeed Ana Cabrera in that time slot.

Alexander joined NBC News in 2004 and built a wide-ranging career covering major political and global events. He reported on multiple presidential administrations, including those of Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden.

In 2023, he became the network’s sole Chief White House Correspondent. Alongside his political reporting, he co-anchored Saturday TODAY, working with colleagues including Kristen Welker and Laura Jarrett.

His work also took him around the world, with assignments in conflict zones such as Iraq, Afghanistan, and Gaza, as well as coverage of several Olympic Games.