CBS correspondent Paula Reid heading to CNN

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Former CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid is leaving the network for CNN the WarnerMedia owned network announced March 26, 2021.

Reid had been with CBS since 2010 and become assigned to the White House but was moved off that beat following Joe Biden’s inauguration.

Broadcast network frequently use changes in administrations as an opportunity to reassign White House correspondents.

Variety reports Reid was reportedly offer a role covering Congress, but declined.

At CNN, she will work as senior legal affairs correspondent, including covering the Justice Department and stories with legal connections, including some at the White House.

Reid holds a law degree from Villanova University in Pennsylvania.

I will miss my wonderful colleagues at @CBSNews & will always be grateful to those who opened doors for me along the way: @szirinsky @ChrisLicht @davidgrayrhodes @SteveCapus @ChloeArensberg @Mosheh @ishamdc @RyanKadro @Pat_Shevlin @1wardo @bfelling1 @summanyc @NancyLane https://t.co/yhpgFbw7cT

— Paula Reid (@PaulaReidCNN) March 26, 2021