Politics | Brian Williams Brian Williams to Step Into Russert's Shoes Nightly News anchor will host this week's Meet the Press By Rob Quinn Posted Jun 20, 2008 2:55 AM CDT Copied In this photo provided by NBC, Brian Williams speaks at a memorial service for Tim Russert at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Wednesday, June 18, 2008. (AP Photo/NBC, Virginia Sherwood) NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams will be filling in for Tim Russert on this Sunday's Meet the Press, E! Online reports. NBC is still seeking a permanent replacement for the mighty newsman who died a week ago. Reporters David Gregory and Andrea Mitchell have been mentioned as possible candidates, as have Hardball host Chris Matthews—and Williams himself. Read These Next A government shutdown could mean permanent layoffs. FCC chief gets crushed by cat litter in new South Park. Retirement savings catch-up plans are about to change. Judge demands answers from Trump administration on Mangione comments. Report an error