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Kaitlan Collins

Kaitlan Collins is an American journalist and CNN anchor known for her political coverage and interviews with major U.S.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 11, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Kaitlan Collins is an American journalist and CNN anchor known for her political coverage and interviews with major U.S. political figures. She has served as CNN’s chief White House correspondent and has hosted the network’s primetime program The Source with Kaitlan Collins since 2023. Collins is a prominent figure in cable news, particularly for her reporting on the Trump and Biden administrations.

Early life and education

Kaitlan Collins was born in Prattville, Alabama, on April 7, 1992. She later attended the University of Alabama, where she studied journalism and political science. Sources identify her as an Alabama native with a background in these fields.

Career at The Daily Caller

Collins began her career at The Daily Caller, where she covered the White House. She worked there before moving to CNN in 2017.

Career at CNN

At CNN, Collins rose quickly through the network’s political coverage roles. She served as CNN’s chief White House correspondent from January 2021 to November 2022. She later co-anchored CNN This Morning before becoming the anchor of The Source with Kaitlan Collins in July 2023.

Public profile

Collins became widely known for her direct questioning of political leaders and high‑profile interviews. Her coverage of U.S. politics has made her a prominent figure in cable news, particularly for her work covering both the Trump and Biden administrations.

Key facts

  • Collins was born in Prattville, Alabama, on April 7, 1992.
  • She joined CNN in 2017 after working for The Daily Caller.
  • She served as CNN’s chief White House correspondent from January 2021 to November 2022.
  • She became the anchor of The Source with Kaitlan Collins in July 2023.
  • She previously co-anchored CNN This Morning.
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Canadian context

Collins is relevant to Canadian readers as a prominent U.S. political journalist whose coverage of American elections, administrations, and White House events is widely followed in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kaitlan Collins?
She is an American journalist and CNN anchor known for political reporting and White House coverage.
When was Kaitlan Collins born?
She was born on April 7, 1992.
What is Kaitlan Collins known for?
She is known for anchoring The Source with Kaitlan Collins and for serving as CNN’s chief White House correspondent.
What did Kaitlan Collins do before CNN?
Before joining CNN, she worked at The Daily Caller, including as a White House correspondent.
What show does Kaitlan Collins host?
She hosts CNN’s primetime program The Source with Kaitlan Collins.
Where did Kaitlan Collins study?
She attended the University of Alabama.

References

  1. CNN — https://www.cnn.com/profiles/kaitlan-collins
    Supports: Current role at CNN, hosting The Source, previous co-anchor role, and career history.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Kaitlan-Collins
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and overview of career progression.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaitlan_Collins
    Supports: Birth date, White House correspondent roles, and timeline of CNN positions.
  4. University of Alabama — https://cis.ua.edu/2024/11/05/alumna-kaitlan-collins-featured-in-time100-next-list/
    Supports: Education, graduation, and early career details.