Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy and his wife, Fox Business correspondent Hillary Vaughn, have announced the birth of their third child, Molly Kate Doocy. The newest addition to their family arrived on October 22, expanding their household to five. Molly Kate joins her older sister Bridget, 3, and brother George, 18 months, bringing significant personal news to the well-known television personalities.
"Our hearts are bursting with joy. She is adored from head to toe." Hillary Vaughn, Fox Business Correspondent
The couple shared the heartwarming news Sunday, confirming that both mother and daughter are healthy and thriving. Molly Kate weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces, arriving at 10:04 p.m., several days beyond her expected due date. Her birth, however, began with an unexpected and dramatic twist during Doocy's busy morning covering events at the White House.
On the day of Molly Kate’s arrival, Doocy was preparing for a live Fox News report scheduled for approximately 9 a.m. Just one minute before anchors were set to introduce him on air, Vaughn called with an urgent message: their baby was on the way. This sudden notification placed Doocy in a unique predicament, balancing his professional duties with the immediate need to be with his wife. "I don't think I've ever talked through a script so fast," Doocy recounted, describing the rapid delivery of his report.
Immediately after completing his live segment, Doocy swiftly gathered his belongings and departed the White House grounds. He later lightheartedly remarked that his hurried exit likely caught the attention of nearby Secret Service personnel. The hectic morning culminated in a joyful evening, as Vaughn gave birth to Molly Kate, marking an emotional milestone for the family. "Our hearts are bursting with joy," Vaughn told PEOPLE, adding, "She is adored from head to toe." Doocy echoed this sentiment, telling PEOPLE, "We are so grateful she is here," and celebrating "Doocy, Party of Five."
Doocy also found humor in the timing of his daughter's birth, noting its proximity to the 2026 midterm elections. "She arrived a few days after the due date — but just in time for midterm election results," he joked, referencing the elections scheduled for November 3. This timing meant the correspondent would be balancing major family news with significant political coverage in less than two weeks.
At home, the focus shifted entirely to the new family dynamic. Doocy observed that their house immediately "felt ten times more full" once Molly Kate settled into her nursery. Introducing the newborn to her older siblings provided another memorable, albeit chaotic, moment. Vaughn shared that the initial meeting between Molly Kate, Bridget, and George did not unfold exactly as anticipated. George began crying upon seeing his new baby sister, which prompted Molly Kate to cry as well. Bridget nearly joined the commotion, creating a scene familiar to many parents of young children. The couple laughed about the experience, describing it as an example of the unpredictable realities of raising toddlers.
Since then, George has reportedly adjusted to his new role as an older brother. Bridget, meanwhile, has expressed excitement about having a younger sister and has already begun looking forward to sharing her collection of hair bows with Molly Kate.
The latest arrival marks another significant event for Peter Doocy and Hillary Vaughn, who met while working at Fox. Doocy established his career as a Fox News correspondent, while Vaughn became a reporter for Fox Business. They married in South Carolina in April 2021. Their first child, Bridget, was born in February 2023, followed by George in April 2025. George’s birthday coincided with the couple’s fourth wedding anniversary, a detail Doocy previously joked served as an excellent reminder to purchase an anniversary card for his wife.
Molly Kate also joins a family with another familiar television personality: her grandfather is longtime Fox & Friends host Steve Doocy. Steve Doocy has previously spoken publicly about the joys of grandparenthood, describing it as an opportunity to shower grandchildren with unconditional love and, naturally, plenty of spoiling. With three young children now at home, Peter Doocy and Hillary Vaughn embark on another chapter of family life, experiencing a personal surprise far more profound than any political development on Doocy's usual White House beat.
