Greta Van Susteren, MSNBC Part Ways

NEW YORK, NY — Greta Van Susteren will no longer work at MSNBC, the TV news host said on Twitter Thursday afternoon. The network shortly thereafter confirmed that it was parting ways with the host of "For the Record" in the 6 p.m. slot.

"I am out at MSNBC," Van Susteren wrote. (For more information on this and other national political stories, subscribe to the White House Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts.)

Ari Melber, currently a chief legal correspondent for the network, will be taking over her time slot. Until he officially takes over, the time slot will feature a rotating set of hosts. Melber will continue to appear on other MSNBC shows as a contributor as his new show is developed.

Van Susteren, who long worked for Fox News, was seen by many as an odd fit for the left-leaning MSNBC. However, some hoped her close relationship with MSNBC star Rachel Maddow would win her trust among viewers and ease the transition.

In addition to Van Susteren, former Fox News host Megyn Kelly was poached by MSNBC's sister network, NBC News. Kelly, too, has appeared to struggle with the transition from Fox News in recent weeks as her Sunday night show has garnered disappointing ratings.

In a statement, MSNBC said it was ending its business relationship with Van Susteren on amicable terms and called her well-regarded.

This breaking news story is being updated.

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