Brian Abel is an Anchor and Correspondent at CNN. He works as a DC-based national correspondent for CNN Newsource, reporting for the network's more than 1,000 affiliate partners. He also anchors occasionally on CNN and CNNi.

Prior to his current role at CNN, Abel worked at WXYZ-TV and as a News Reporter at Kshb / Kmci / The Ew Scripps Company. His career history also includes positions at WDAY, as a News Anchor at Widr Fm, and a News Intern at Wood Tv8.