David Muir anchors ABC World News Tonight, the most-watched newscast in the U.S., delivering daily coverage of major events from around the country and the world at 6:30 EST.
In recent broadcasts, Muir has led coverage of significant stories, including gunfire that erupted near Times Square during a New York Knicks championship parade celebration on June 18, 2026, when an estimated 2 million people turned out for the event. The program provided extensive reporting on the incident and its impact on the city.
Muir took over as anchor and managing editor of World News Tonight on September 1, 2014, and has since become a central figure in American broadcast journalism. According to ABC News, the program has held the position of America’s number-one newscast for 10 consecutive years, consistently beating competing networks by millions of viewers. In February 2026, the broadcast drew 8.657 million viewers, ranking as the number-one program in all of broadcast and cable television in total viewership.
The program has also earned recognition for its reporting excellence, winning Emmy awards including Best Live News Program for three consecutive years, a testament to the team’s commitment to delivering comprehensive news coverage.
Sources
- ABC News — David Muir’s role as anchor and managing editor of World News Tonight, program air time, and viewer statistics
- YouTube / ABC News — Recent broadcast footage from June 18-19, 2026, covering Knicks parade and Times Square incident
- Detpress — Viewership figures from February 2026 and Emmy award information
- Facebook / ABC World News Tonight — Confirmation of 10-year streak as America’s number-one newscast
