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 Rob Reiner's son has been arrested after murder of his parents. Hero who disarmed Australia shooter might lose his arm. Police interviewing family member after deaths of Rob Reiner, wife. Horrific tragedy reported at Rob Reiner's house. Report an error