History of Dana Bash in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 2, 2025

Dana Bash is a prominent American journalist and news anchor. She currently hosts Inside Politics and co-anchors State of the Union on CNN. Bash is known for her insightful political coverage and interviews with key figures in American politics, making her a significant voice in contemporary political discourse.

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October 1941: Weinman Family Escape

In October 1941, Dana Bash's maternal grandmother, Teri Vidor Weinman, and her husband escaped from Hungary to the U.S.

1944: Weinman Family Murdered

In 1944, Dana Bash's maternal great-grandparents and great-aunt were murdered at Auschwitz concentration camp after the occupation of Hungary.

June 15, 1971: Dana Bash Born

On June 15, 1971, Dana Ruth Schwartz (later Bash) was born in Manhattan, New York.

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1998: Marriage to Jeremy Bash

In 1998, Dana Bash married Jeremy Bash.

2007: Divorce from Jeremy Bash

In 2007, Dana Bash divorced Jeremy Bash.

2008: Marriage to John King

In 2008, Dana Bash married fellow CNN correspondent John King.

2011: Birth of Son

In 2011, Dana Bash gave birth to a son.

2011: Resigns as Trustee of Jewish Women International

In 2011, Dana Bash resigned as a trustee of Jewish Women International under pressure over its abortion-rights advocacy.

2012: Divorce from John King

In 2012, Dana Bash and John King divorced.

2014: Women in Washington Power List Honoree

In 2014, Dana Bash was honored at Elle magazine's "Women in Washington Power List" event.

May 2018: Honorary Doctorate Received

In May 2018, Dana Bash received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, New Hampshire.

2019: Hosts Democratic Presidential Primary Debate

In 2019, Dana Bash hosted the Democratic presidential primary debate where Kamala Harris was noted for making her "that little girl was me" statement to Joe Biden.

2021: Co-Host of State of the Union

In 2021, Dana Bash joined Jake Tapper to become co-host of CNN's Sunday morning show State of the Union.

April 2023: Anchor of Inside Politics

In April 2023, CNN announced that Dana Bash would succeed John King as the solo anchor of Inside Politics.

2024: Co-Moderates Presidential Debate

In 2024, Dana Bash also co-moderated the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, also alongside Jake Tapper.

2024: Co-Moderates Republican Primary Debate

In 2024, Dana Bash co-moderated a Republican primary debate in Iowa alongside Jake Tapper between Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis.

2024: Publishes "America's Deadliest Election"

In 2024, Hanover Square Press published Dana Bash's book, written with David Fisher, titled America's Deadliest Election: The Shocking True Story of the Election that Changed American History.