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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published September 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET · Updated September 18, 2026 at 10:11 AM ET

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman after six decades

9 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Just the News. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

Warren Buffett, 96, has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after holding the post since 1970. His son Howard Buffett will succeed him as chairman.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 13 d ago, when Just the News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 9 independent outlets, including 7 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 12 d ago from PBS NewsHour.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

Washington Examiner 12 d ago
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman after six decades ↗
Just the News 13 d ago
Warren Buffett steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, his son will take over the position ↗

Wire & mainstream coverage (7)

PBS NewsHour 12 d ago
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, after holding the post since 1970 ↗
Reuters via Google News 12 d ago
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire chairman, son Howard succeeds - Reuters ↗
Washington Post 12 d ago
Warren Buffett, 96, steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway ↗
NBC News 13 d ago
Warren Buffett steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway ↗
ABC News 13 d ago
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman ↗
NPR 13 d ago
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman ↗
Axios 13 d ago
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman ↗

Coverage timeline

Sep 17, 8:00 PM ET
13 d ago
Just the News
Warren Buffett steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, his son will take over the position ↗
Sep 18, 6:44 AM ET
13 d ago
Axios
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman ↗
Sep 18, 6:58 AM ET
13 d ago
NPR
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman ↗
Sep 18, 7:24 AM ET
13 d ago
ABC News
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman ↗
Sep 18, 7:27 AM ET
13 d ago
NBC News
Warren Buffett steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway ↗
Sep 18, 8:06 AM ET
12 d ago
Washington Examiner
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman after six decades ↗
Sep 18, 8:15 AM ET
12 d ago
Washington Post
Warren Buffett, 96, steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway ↗
Sep 18, 9:08 AM ET
12 d ago
Reuters via Google News
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire chairman, son Howard succeeds - Reuters ↗
Sep 18, 10:01 AM ET
12 d ago
PBS NewsHour
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, after holding the post since 1970 ↗
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