Veteran CNN White House Correspondent Dies at 83

Charles Bierbauer—a veteran CNN correspondent who covered the White House, the Pentagon, and pivotal global events —has died at the age of 83, his family announced on Sunday. Bierbauer was a foundational figure at CNN, joining in 1981 as its first Pentagon correspondent. He later rose to become the network’s senior White House correspondent for nine years, providing coverage throughout the administrations of Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. His extensive reporting also included presidential campaigns, the Supreme Court, and major international summits, earning him an Emmy for his coverage of the 1996 Olympic Park bombing. In a statement on Sunday, a CNN spokesperson described Bierbauer as “a tireless reporter and wonderful colleague.” “Charles will be remembered for his outst