The new lineup was unveiled just hours after CNN CEO Mark Thompson outlined job cuts and a digital-first strategy for the venerable cable news channel.

In the mornings and afternoons, staffing in Atlanta and Washington will change to support our new lineup. In the evenings, the way we produce our primetime shows will change,” he wrote. “While most NY-based teams will remain at Hudson Yards,

Under a series of changes unveiled Thursday, Audie Cornish, the former NPR host will take over the 6 a.m. "CNN This Morning," while Rahel Solmon will lead a new 5 a.m. concept cal

CNN unveiled details of changes to its daytime and afternoon lineup Thursday, with Wolf Blitzer moving to mornings to anchor The Situation Room with Pamela Brown, Jake Tapper getting a new time slot,