ABC’s World News Tonight with David Muir took the lead U.S. evening newscasts in early July 2026. It recorded 8.1 million viewers. This is the twelfth week in a row it’s beaten NBC and CBS. The broadcast also topped among adults ages 25-54.
CBS Mornings rose sharply in early‑day ratings. It now pressures ABC’s Good Morning America and NBC’s Today. NBC’s nightly news declined modestly in rank. CBS’s evening program held its level.