Nancy Cordes Biography / Wiki
Nancy Cordes is an American journalist working as the CBS News chief White House correspondent, based in Washington, D.C. She is a regular contributor to all CBS News programs and platforms. Cordes joined CBS News as transportation and consumer safety correspondent in 2007. Cordes has been a prominent contributor to CBS News’ election coverage since 2008. Cordes led coverage of the House and Senate contests on Election Night 2020 as a member of the in-studio anchor team. She co-hosted an Iowa primary debate in 2016 while serving as the primary CBS News correspondent covering Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign. She covered President Obama’s bid for re-election in 2012.
Cordes previously worked as an ABC News correspondent in New York from 2005 to 2007. During that time, she covered major news events such as Hurricane Katrina, the Iraq War, and the 2004 election across all ABC News broadcasts. Before that, she worked as a correspondent for NewsOne, ABC News’ affiliate news service, in Washington (2003–04). Cordes worked as a reporter for WJLA-TV in Washington, D.C., from 1999 to 2003 before joining ABC News. While at WJLA-TV, Cordes covered the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the Pentagon, the 2000 presidential race, the Washington, D.C.-area sniper attacks and peacekeeping efforts in Bosnia. From 1995 to 1997, she worked as a reporter for KHNL-TV in Honolulu.
Nancy Cordes Age
How old is Nancy? She is 52 years old as of 2026. Nancy was born on August 10, 1974, in Los Angeles, California, United States. She celebrates her birthday on 10th August every year.
Nancy Cordes Education
Cordes graduated from the Punahou School in Hawaii. She also graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa in 1995. Nancy graduated from Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, where she received a master’s degree in public policy. ALSO READ: Anderson Cooper
Nancy Cordes Height / Measurements
How tall is Nancy? She stands at an average height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.68m). Nancy maintains a body weight of 68 kilograms (149 lbs).
Nancy Cordes Nationality / Ethnicity
Cordes holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. She was born and grew up in Los Angeles, California, United States. She is of White (Caucasian) ethnicity/heritage.
Nancy Cordes Parents / Family
Nancy was born and raised by her parents in Los Angeles, California, United States. She is the daughter of Linda Weiner, a pediatrician, and Robert Weiner, a general surgeon. Cordes does not have any siblings. More information is currently under review.
Nancy Cordes Husband / Married
Is Cordes married? Yes, she is happily married to Harald Cordes. The pair tied the knot in a wedding ceremony in 2006. Nancy and Harald are proud to have two children: a son born on May 14, 2010, and a daughter, Lila.
Nancy Cordes Salary
Cordes is an American journalist, earning an annual salary ranging from $50,000 to $110,000.
Nancy Cordes Net Worth
Nancy is working as the CBS News chief White House correspondent and has an estimated net worth between $3 million and $8 million.
Nancy Cordes CBS News
Cordes has been working as the CBS News chief White House correspondent, based in Washington, D.C. She is a regular contributor to all CBS News programs and platforms. Cordes joined CBS News as transportation and consumer safety correspondent in 2007. Cordes has been a prominent contributor to CBS News’ election coverage since 2008. Cordes led coverage of the House and Senate contests on Election Night 2020 as a member of the in-studio anchor team. She co-hosted an Iowa primary debate in 2016 while serving as the primary CBS News correspondent covering Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign. She covered President Obama’s 2012 re-election bid.
Cordes previously worked as an ABC News correspondent in New York from 2005 to 2007. During that time, she covered major news events such as Hurricane Katrina, the Iraq War, and the 2004 election across all ABC News broadcasts. Before that, she worked as a correspondent for NewsOne, ABC News’ affiliate news service, in Washington (2003–04). Cordes worked as a reporter for WJLA-TV in Washington, D.C., from 1999 to 2003 before joining ABC News. While at WJLA-TV, Cordes covered the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the Pentagon, the 2000 presidential race, the Washington, D.C.-area sniper attacks and peacekeeping efforts in Bosnia. From 1995 to 1997, she worked as a reporter for KHNL-TV in Honolulu.
