Katie Couric anchored CBS' special report as Alberto Gonzales announced his resignation. After the announcement, Couric discussed the resignation with her predecessor CBS' Chief Washington correspondent Bob Schieffer, who predicted the AG job might be "left vacant" for a time.

Elizabeth Vargas anchored the special report for ABC News, along with George Stephanopoulos. Vargas was filling in on GMA today. On NBC, Ann Curry anchored the net's special report, during what will soon become Today's fourth hour.