The move comes amid broader changes in US TV news, with MS NOW having separated from NBCUniversal, intensifying competition for on-air talent.

Since 2023 he has co-anchored with Laura Jarrett, who praises him as a brilliant journalist, a good person, and an extraordinary father.

Reports suggest frustration over being passed over for major anchor roles, a factor in his decision as noted by outlets like Page Six.

His hard-news approach is underscored by past tensions with President Trump over questions and the fast-paced White House beat under both Trump and Biden administrations.

Variety is cited in the coverage, with a video of the announcement available on Today’s website.

During NBC tenure, he reported across multiple administrations, the Russia investigation, and both impeachments of Donald Trump.

Recent notable reporting included coverage of the U.S. operation targeting Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela and an interview with the Iranian foreign minister at the start of the Iran war; he is a recipient of the Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite awards.

Industry chatter points to a possible open 11 a.m. weekday anchor slot at MS NOW as a potential destination for his next role.

He says the move is driven by a desire to spend more time with his wife, Alison Starling, and their two daughters, Ava and Emma, to improve work-life balance after years of heavy travel.

Alexander thanks NBC News for the exciting years and emphasizes a family-first ethos, echoing the adage that family comes first and the rest are details.

There is no confirmed successor or departure date announced yet, and details about his future plans remain unclear.

Peter Alexander, NBC News’ chief White House correspondent and Weekend Today co-host, is leaving NBC News after 22 years to join MS NOW, seeking a new chapter.