MAJOR CHANGE AT FOX – GRETA LEAVING – AT 9:50 A.M. ET:  This was anounced minutes ago.  From Business Insider: 

Greta Van Susteren will depart Fox News after 14 years with the network, Fox News announced Tuesday morning. Brit Hume will take over as the new host of "On the Record."

“We are grateful for Greta's many contributions over the years and wish her continued success," Fox News co-presidents Jack Abernethy and Bill Shine said in a statement.

Abernethy and Shine added: "As one of the best political analysts in the industry, Brit is the ideal choice to host a nightly political program while the most dynamic and captivating election in recent history unfolds. Having Brit at the helm of this show will enable FOX News to continue on track to have its highest-rated year ever as the network dominates the cable news landscape."

COMMENT:  Fox remains the leading cable news network, while CNN falters badly in the ratings.  I'm not shocked by Greta's departure, but I am shocked that the change will occur so abruptly, without, apparently, an on-the-air goodbye.  Don't know yet whether she resigned or was eased out.  There's clearly more to this story than what we've learned so far.

At the same time, I'm glad to see Brit Hume back full-time.  His is a voice of political authority, and I look forward to watching.

Also, NPR and other sources are reporting that Fox has settled the sexual harassment suit against the network by Gretchen Carlson for $20-million, and will offer an apology.

Fox revolutionized TV news by adding a conservative perspective to the routine leftism of most other outlets.  What happens at Fox is important.

September 6, 2016