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Nancy Cordes

Nancy Cordes is the chief White House correspondent for CBS News, stationed in Washington, D.C. She consistently contributes to various CBS News programs and platforms, covering political events and White House activities for a wide audience.


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August 10, 1974: Nancy Cordes born

On August 10, 1974, Nancy Cordes, née Weiner, was born.

1995: Reporter for KHNL-TV

In 1995, Nancy Cordes began her career as a reporter for KHNL-TV in Honolulu.

1995: Graduated magna cum laude

In 1995, Nancy Cordes graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa.

1999: Reporter for WJLA-TV

In 1999, Nancy Cordes worked as a reporter for WJLA-TV in Washington, D.C.

2000: Covered 2000 presidential race

In 2000, while at WJLA-TV, Nancy Cordes covered the 2000 presidential race.

2001: Covered 9/11 attack

In 2001, while at WJLA-TV, Nancy Cordes covered the September 11 attack on the Pentagon.

2003: Reporter for WJLA-TV

In 2003, Nancy Cordes worked as a reporter for WJLA-TV in Washington, D.C.

2004: Correspondent for NewsOne

In 2004, Nancy Cordes was a Washington-based correspondent for NewsOne, the affiliate news service of ABC News.

2005: ABC News correspondent

In 2005, Nancy Cordes became an ABC News correspondent based in New York, reporting for all ABC News broadcasts.

2006: Married Harald Cordes

In 2006, Nancy Cordes married Harald Cordes.

2007: Joined CBS News

In 2007, Nancy Cordes joined CBS News as a transportation and consumer safety correspondent.

2008: CBS News' election coverage

In 2008, Nancy Cordes started contributing to CBS News' election coverage.

2012: Obama re-election coverage

In 2012, Nancy Cordes covered President Obama's bid for re-election.

2016: Lead CBS News correspondent

In 2016, Nancy Cordes was the lead CBS News correspondent covering Hillary Clinton's presidential bid and co-hosted a primary debate in Iowa.

2017: Tax cut bill coverage

In 2017, Nancy Cordes reported extensively on the 2017 tax cut bill while covering Congress.

2020: Election Night anchor team

On Election Night 2020, Nancy Cordes was part of the in-studio anchor team and led coverage of House and Senate races.

January 2021: Capitol Hill coverage

In January 2021, Nancy Cordes led coverage from Capitol Hill as rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol.