ABC News names Rick Klein as Washington bureau chief

The political news veteran has been a member of the network's team in Washington, D.C., since 2007

Posted Monday, July 8, 2024 5:18 pm

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Caitlin Huston | The Hollywood Reporter

ABC News’ political director Rick Klein has been named vice president and Washington, D.C., bureau chief for the network.

Klein has been a member of the ABC’s team in Washington, D.C., since 2007 and will now oversee bureau operations and manage all news teams based there on breaking news, daily coverage and special events. He will also oversee all political coverage, including the network’s Sunday morning public affairs program, "This Week with George Stephanopoulos."

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The political news veteran has been a member of the network's team in Washington, D.C., since 2007

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