Peter Doocy, the Senior White House Correspondent for Fox News, made a personal announcement during the closing moments of "The Sunday Briefing" on Sunday, June 1, 2026. Doocy informed viewers that he and his wife, Hillary Vaughn, are expecting their third child, shifting the focus from political news to a family celebration. The announcement was delivered in Doocy's characteristic direct and unscripted style, accompanied by a grin.
"Well, here is a Fox News alert — another one is on the way. My wife, Hillary, is pregnant." — Peter Doocy, Senior White House Correspondent, Fox News
Addressing the audience, Doocy stated, "And finally, I have some family news. This segment we were just doing, it’s aimed at America’s youngest citizens. I’ve got two at my house, you can see George there on the left and Bridget on the right." He then made the reveal: "Well, here is a Fox News alert — another one is on the way. My wife, Hillary, is pregnant."
The baby's arrival is anticipated in November, a date that holds additional personal significance for the Doocy family. The due date falls on the birthday of Doocy's father, Steve Doocy, who is a co-host of "Fox & Friends." Peter Doocy noted, "She is due on my dad’s birthday, so Doocy, party of five, coming soon and this little bundle of joy will be here in time for midterm coverage on ‘The Sunday Briefing.'"
This new addition will expand the family to five, joining their daughter, Bridget Blake Doocy, who was born in February 2023, and their son, George Jack Doocy, born in April 2022. George Jack Doocy's birth was also a notable event, arriving after 30 hours of labor and weighing 8 pounds, 11 ounces, on the couple’s fourth wedding anniversary. At the time, Peter Doocy marked the occasion on social media, writing, "Meet George Jack Doocy! Born after 30 hours of @hillary__vaughn labor at 8lb, 11oz and 20.5″- on our 4th wedding anniversary. So thank you, son, for being the reason I’ll never forget to get your mom a card when I’m grabbing a birthday card for you!"
Hillary Vaughn, formerly a correspondent for Fox Business Network, has also experienced previous instances of her water breaking while on assignment. When Bridget was born, Vaughn shared with People magazine that her water broke en route to Capitol Hill for work. A similar scenario unfolded with George's birth; Vaughn was covering Tax Day on Capitol Hill when a routine OB appointment confirmed the baby's imminent arrival. Reflecting on the timing, Vaughn quipped, "Maybe he was tired of hearing me talk about taxes — I don’t blame him!"
After George’s birth, Vaughn expressed her sentiments on expanding their family, telling People, "It has been such a blessing to welcome our son to this world and it is just as special to see Bridget welcome her baby brother George. Growing our family means giving our kids lifelong best friends and as a new heartbeat fills our home, our hearts are filled with more love than ever before."
The announcement was subsequently amplified by the network's official "Sunday Briefing" account on X (formerly Twitter), which shared a video of the reveal along with the caption: "Exciting news from the Doocy family! Peter Doocy announced that he and his wife, Hillary, are expecting baby No. 3. George and Bridget are getting a new sibling, and the family is soon becoming a party of five!" The post also highlighted the specific detail of the baby being due on Steve Doocy's birthday.
Peter Doocy, a political science graduate from Villanova University, began his career at Fox News in 2009 as a general assignment reporter in New York. Over the years, he has covered numerous significant events, including every major election, the Sandy Hook shooting, the Boston Marathon bombing, and the Navy Yard shooting. His promotion to Senior White House Correspondent came in 2024, and he currently serves as a rotating co-host for "The Sunday Briefing." During the Biden administration, Doocy was known for his direct questioning in the White House briefing room, often engaging in notable exchanges with then-President Joe Biden and press secretaries Jen Psaki and Karine Jean-Pierre. With a third child on the way before the midterms, Doocy is preparing to manage the demands of a high-profile journalism career alongside a growing family of five.
