From West Michigan To Washington D.C. TV News Anchor Brian Abel Hired By CNN

It's always cool to see someone from your hometown make it big and achieve their dreams.

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That's exactly what Brian Abel from Lowell, Michigan is doing, he just landed a job at one of the biggest cable news networks.

From West Michigan To Washington D.C. Brian Abel Hired By CNN

Brian Abel, an Emmy-winning evening anchor for WXYZ 7 Action News in Detroit, is leaving the station to join CNN Newsource as a correspondent based in Washington, D.C.

Abel has been at WXYZ's 7 Action News for the past seven years, where he has covered major political stories and breaking news events.

During the 2020 election cycle, he secured exclusive one-on-one interviews with presidential candidates, including then-Vice President Joe Biden, Senator Kamala Harris, Senator Bernie Sanders, and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

He also led the station's coverage of the plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the tragic mass shootings at Oxford High School and Michigan State University.

Brian Able Recognized For His Work

In 2020, Abel was recognized with an Emmy Award by the Michigan chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for his reporting on "Connected in Crime: Detroit to West Virginia," a compelling piece that shed light on the repercussions and preventative measures related to a drug pipeline.

He was also nominated for an Emmy in 2019 for his work reporting on Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin's decision to impeach former President Donald Trump.

What Will He Be Doing At CNN Newsource

In his new role at CNN Newsource, Abel will report for the network's extensive network of over 1,000 affiliate partners, drawing on his extensive experience covering high-profile political and breaking news stories.

Congratulations Brian on your continued success and best of luck in D.C.