Tony Dokoupil debuted as CBS Evening News anchor, covering Maduro's capture and defending his on-air authenticity.

CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil made his debut on Saturday, leading coverage of the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. In his first broadcast, Dokoupil interviewed Pete Hegseth, marking a significant moment in his new role. He addressed criticism from figures including Andy Cohen, denying that Bari Weiss authored his on-air statement.