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Ed Henry Leaves CNN for Fox News Channel

CNN chief White House correspondent Ed Henry is leaving CNN to Fox News Channel, a source familiar with the matter confirms to TVNewser. Henry will become chief White House correspondent for FNC, according to Deadline.com.

In an email to CNN staff, Henry thanked many of the network’s anchors, producers and executives, and called the move “bittersweet.”

“So after seven years at CNN it is bittersweet for me to say I’ve landed a terrific opportunity elsewhere that I am absolutely thrilled about,” Henry wrote. “But first I just want to say thank you for what has been a wild ride for me, from the beginning of my tenure when I was in the anchor chair when Robert Novak walked off-set — right up until the night a few weeks ago I raced from a Capitals playoff hockey game to the White House to report through the night on the killing of Osama bin Laden. I’m still getting grief for the polo shirt I wore on the North Lawn that night but what can I say, I was trying to Rock the Red.”

Henry is the second prominent CNN personality to join FNC this year. In January former “American Morning” anchor John Roberts joined the channel as national correspondent.

A spokesperson for CNN says “We thank Ed for his contributions and wish him the best. We will be naming our new chief White House correspondent in the coming days.”

Henry’s email to staff is after the jump. Update: It’s official, the release from FNC is also after the jump.

FOX News has signed CNN’s Ed Henry as Chief White House correspondent, announced Michael Clemente, Senior Vice President of News Editorial for the network.  He will be responsible for covering all facets of the White House, including the President’s domestic and international activities.

In making the announcement, Clemente said, “We’ve been impressed with Henry’s reporting for a long time and are proud he’s joining the FOX News team where his tenacity and hard news instincts will continue to strengthen the network’s core journalistic assets.”

FOX News’ Washington bureau will undergo additional changes in coverage beats with Henry assuming his new role, including the following transitions: Wendell Goler has been promoted to Senior White House and Foreign Affairs correspondent where he will take on additional responsibilities covering the State Department;  Mike Emanuel has been named Chief Congressional correspondent providing coverage of the House and Senate, as well as breaking news on Capitol Hill; James Rosen becomes Chief Washington correspondent reporting on major Beltway stories and how they impact the country; and Carl Cameron continues in his role as Chief Political correspondent, covering congressional, gubernatorial, and presidential elections for FOX News.

Ed Henry Leaves CNN for Fox News Channel - TVNewser

CNN chief White House correspondent Ed Henry is leaving CNN to Fox News Channel, a source familiar with the matter confirms to TVNewser. Henry will become chief White House correspondent for FNC, according to Deadline.com.

In an email to CNN staff, Henry thanked many of the network’s anchors, producers and executives, and called the move “bittersweet.”

“So after seven years at CNN it is bittersweet for me to say I’ve landed a terrific opportunity elsewhere that I am absolutely thrilled about,” Henry wrote. “But first I just want to say thank you for what has been a wild ride for me, from the beginning of my tenure when I was in the anchor chair when Robert Novak walked off-set — right up until the night a few weeks ago I raced from a Capitals playoff hockey game to the White House to report through the night on the killing of Osama bin Laden. I’m still getting grief for the polo shirt I wore on the North Lawn that night but what can I say, I was trying to Rock the Red.”

Henry is the second prominent CNN personality to join FNC this year. In January former “American Morning” anchor John Roberts joined the channel as national correspondent.

A spokesperson for CNN says “We thank Ed for his contributions and wish him the best. We will be naming our new chief White House correspondent in the coming days.”

Henry’s email to staff is after the jump. Update: It’s official, the release from FNC is also after the jump.

FOX News has signed CNN’s Ed Henry as Chief White House correspondent, announced Michael Clemente, Senior Vice President of News Editorial for the network.  He will be responsible for covering all facets of the White House, including the President’s domestic and international activities.

In making the announcement, Clemente said, “We’ve been impressed with Henry’s reporting for a long time and are proud he’s joining the FOX News team where his tenacity and hard news instincts will continue to strengthen the network’s core journalistic assets.”

FOX News’ Washington bureau will undergo additional changes in coverage beats with Henry assuming his new role, including the following transitions: Wendell Goler has been promoted to Senior White House and Foreign Affairs correspondent where he will take on additional responsibilities covering the State Department;  Mike Emanuel has been named Chief Congressional correspondent providing coverage of the House and Senate, as well as breaking news on Capitol Hill; James Rosen becomes Chief Washington correspondent reporting on major Beltway stories and how they impact the country; and Carl Cameron continues in his role as Chief Political correspondent, covering congressional, gubernatorial, and presidential elections for FOX News.

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