Maria Bartiromo has left Fox News Media effective September 3, 2026, after more than 12 years with the company. Fox News confirmed the departure but did not publicly provide a specific reason, saying only that it thanked Bartiromo for her work and wished her well. Her Fox Business and Fox News programs are being rebranded or temporarily reassigned while the network determines permanent arrangements. 

Introduction

Veteran financial journalist Maria Bartiromo is out at Fox News Media after more than 12 years with the company, bringing an abrupt end to one of the network's most recognizable television careers.

Fox News Media announced the departure on September 3, 2026, saying Bartiromo was no longer with the company effective immediately. The network did not provide a specific explanation for the decision, instead thanking her for 12½ years of work and wishing her well in her next chapter.

The announcement affects several programs associated closely with Bartiromo, including Mornings with Maria, Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street and Sunday Morning Futures. Fox has already announced interim changes to those programs.

The sudden nature of the announcement has generated considerable interest because Bartiromo had been one of Fox's most prominent business and political television personalities.

What Happened?

Fox News Media officially confirmed Bartiromo's departure on Thursday, September 3.

The company's announcement was brief. It confirmed that she was no longer employed by Fox News Media and expressed appreciation for her 12½ years with the organization. Fox did not disclose a detailed reason for the separation.

Reuters reported that Bartiromo's departure was effective immediately and that she had last appeared on air on August 9. She did not immediately provide a public comment about the decision.

Her exit also came as Fox began restructuring the programs that carried her name.

Mornings with Maria, which aired its final episode Thursday morning, is being renamed Mornings with FOX Business. The program will initially use rotating anchors.

Meanwhile, Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street is being renamed FBN's Wall Street. Cheryl Casone is scheduled to host initially, with rotating anchors expected afterward.

On Fox News Channel, Sunday Morning Futures is being hosted by Jason Chaffetz for the immediate future. Fox said a permanent host would be announced later.

Key Details

The most important confirmed developments are:

• Maria Bartiromo left Fox News Media on September 3, 2026.
• She spent 12½ years with the company.
• Fox did not publicly identify a specific reason for the departure.
• Her last reported on-air appearance was August 9.
• Mornings with Maria is becoming Mornings with FOX Business.
• Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street is becoming FBN's Wall Street.
• Jason Chaffetz is temporarily hosting Sunday Morning Futures.
• Fox has not yet announced a permanent host for Sunday Morning Futures.

Background: Maria Bartiromo's Journalism Career

Bartiromo built her reputation long before joining Fox.

She became nationally known during her years at CNBC, where she established herself as a prominent financial markets journalist. She joined Fox Business Network in 2014 after roughly two decades at CNBC.

Her move to Fox gave the network an established financial-news personality at a time when Fox Business was expanding its profile.

At Fox, Bartiromo eventually became a major presence across both Fox Business and Fox News Channel. Her programming covered financial markets, the economy, politics and major national issues.

Her career was particularly notable because she moved between traditional business journalism and political commentary. That made her programs relevant to audiences interested in both Wall Street and Washington.

Over the years, Bartiromo also became known for interviews with major political and business figures, including Donald Trump.

Her Role at Fox News

Bartiromo was not simply a business-news anchor by the time of her departure.

Her three major programs gave her a substantial presence across Fox's television platforms.

Mornings with Maria aired weekday mornings on Fox Business, providing coverage of financial markets, companies, economic developments and political issues affecting investors.

Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street provided another platform focused on business and markets.

She also hosted Sunday Morning Futures, a Fox News program featuring interviews and discussion of major political and economic developments.

The network's decision to immediately remove her name from two programs demonstrates how extensively Fox is now restructuring its lineup following her departure.

What Fox News Media Said

Fox News Media's official announcement was deliberately brief.

The company said Bartiromo was no longer with Fox News Media and thanked her for her work over the previous 12½ years. It also wished her well in her next chapter.

Crucially, Fox did not publicly give a specific reason for the departure.

That distinction matters. Although various reports and commentators have speculated about the circumstances surrounding her exit, those theories should not be presented as established facts.

Reuters likewise reported that Fox gave no reason for the departure, while Axios separately reported that a Fox spokesperson characterized the move as being for business reasons.

Why This Matters

Bartiromo's departure is significant because she was one of the longest-serving and most recognizable personalities at Fox Business.

Her career also represents an important transition in financial television. She began primarily as a financial markets journalist and later became a prominent voice covering politics and the intersection of business and government.

Her exit therefore affects more than a single television program.

Fox now has to determine how to permanently replace a familiar anchor across multiple shows while maintaining the audience those programs built over the years.

The network has chosen a transitional approach rather than immediately naming one permanent successor. That gives Fox time to evaluate its weekday business programming and its Sunday political lineup.

Rumors About Bartiromo's Next Move

Bartiromo's sudden departure has also prompted questions about what she might do next.

Some speculation has focused on the possibility of a future role in the Trump administration. Those reports, however, should be treated separately from the confirmed Fox News announcement.

There is currently no official announcement establishing Bartiromo's next job.

Her long history of political interviews and relationship with prominent political figures may naturally fuel speculation, but speculation alone does not establish that she is moving into government or another specific media role.

For now, the confirmed fact is simply that her Fox News Media employment has ended.

What Happens Next?

Fox News has already outlined several immediate programming changes.

Mornings with FOX Business will use rotating anchors, while FBN's Wall Street will initially be hosted by Cheryl Casone before rotating arrangements take over.

Jason Chaffetz will host Sunday Morning Futures for the immediate future, with Fox saying a new permanent host will be announced at a later date. The network also said a new weekday programming schedule for Fox Business would be announced in the coming weeks.

For Bartiromo herself, the next step remains unknown.

Unless she or a future employer makes an announcement, claims about her next career move should be regarded as speculation.

FAQs

Why did Maria Bartiromo leave Fox News?

Fox News Media has not publicly provided a specific reason for Maria Bartiromo's departure. The company confirmed that she was no longer with the network effective September 3, 2026.

How long was Maria Bartiromo at Fox News?

Bartiromo spent approximately 12½ years with Fox News Media. She joined Fox Business in 2014 after a long career at CNBC.

When was Maria Bartiromo last on television?

Reuters reported that Bartiromo's last appearance was August 9, 2026.

What happened to Mornings with Maria?

The program aired its final episode under the Mornings with Maria name on September 3. Starting September 4, it is being rebranded as Mornings with FOX Business and will use rotating anchors.

What happened to Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street?

The Fox Business program is being renamed FBN's Wall Street. Cheryl Casone is initially hosting the program, with rotating anchors expected afterward.

Who is hosting Sunday Morning Futures now?

Jason Chaffetz is hosting the program on an interim basis. Fox News said a permanent host will be announced later.

Is Maria Bartiromo joining the Trump administration?

There is no official confirmation that Bartiromo is joining the Trump administration. Reports and speculation about her future should not be treated as confirmed unless Bartiromo or the administration makes an announcement.

What will Maria Bartiromo do next?

Her next professional move has not been announced publicly. As of the latest reporting, there is no confirmed new television or government position for her.

Sources of the Content

This article was researched using primary and established news sources, with Fox News Media's official announcement treated as the primary source for the departure:

• Fox News Media — official announcement, September 3, 2026: confirmed Bartiromo's departure and the immediate programming changes.
• Reuters — September 3, 2026: independently reported her departure, career background and the lack of a specific reason given by Fox.
• Associated Press / Washington Post: additional confirmation of the departure and programming changes.
• Forbes: additional reporting on Bartiromo's Fox News career and departure.

Editorial note: The article distinguishes confirmed information from speculation. Fox News has confirmed that Maria Bartiromo is out, but it has not publicly explained the specific reason, and her next career move has not been officially announced.