Jim Acosta, the outspoken CNN anchor known for his frequent clashes with former President Donald Trump, was notably left off the network’s new weekday programming lineup announced Thursday. His 10 a.m. ET show, which had been a fixture on CNN, was replaced by The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown , signaling a shift in the network's approach. Over the past few years, CNN has frequently adjusted its roster, but this latest change leaves Acosta in a more uncertain position. His combative style, particularly during Trump’s presidency, made him a prominent figure on CNN. Known for his fiery exchanges with Trump’s press secretaries and direct confrontations with the president himself, Acosta gained national recognition for standing his ground. His confrontations often made him a target of Trump’s supporters but earned him a reputation as a staunch defender of the free press. Acosta’s adversarial relationship with the Trump administration clearly paid off, as it earn...