Maria Shriver returned to the anchor desk on Today, filling in for Savannah Guthrie, for the first time since 1998 as co-anchor with Matt Lauer. This event signified her official comeback to network news and her renewed presence in morning television.

NBC announced that Maria Shriver would rejoin the network as a special anchor, focusing on issues surrounding the shifting roles of women in American life. This return to journalism marked a new chapter in her career and reflected her continued commitment to advocating for women's issues.