When Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy looks back on the milestones that have shaped his life, this spring delivered one that will be nearly impossible to surpass. On April 16, 2025 — a date already meaningful as his fourth wedding anniversary with wife Hillary Vaughn — the couple welcomed their second child, a baby boy named George Jack Doocy, after an exhausting 30-hour labor. What had once been a celebratory day for their marriage suddenly became the moment their family grew in a way neither of them would ever forget.
Doocy, often recognized for his pointed questions and sharp exchanges with presidents in the White House briefing room, seamlessly transitioned from the tension of press conferences to the joy of fatherhood. Speaking to People, he recounted the whirlwind of emotions: “Thirty hours in labor, on our anniversary, and out came George. 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.” The humor only underscored how deeply significant the timing felt for him — almost as though life had aligned itself on purpose.
He and Vaughn, a Fox Business correspondent, were married in 2021 in an intimate ceremony surrounded by loved ones. Four years later, on the exact date they exchanged vows, they found themselves celebrating something even more profound. George arrived weighing a strong 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and from the moment he entered the world, the rhythm of the Doocy household changed. Vaughn shared how their two-year-old daughter, Bridget Blake, quickly embraced her new role. One of the first moments in the hospital became an instant memory: Bridget gently sang “Happy Birthday” to her newborn brother without anyone prompting her. “She just understood it was his special day,” Vaughn said, describing the sweetness of the gesture.
Bridget, born in February 2023, had already transformed Peter’s perspective on family. He often spoke about how emotional it was to watch his parents — longtime Fox personality Steve Doocy and wife Kathy — meet their granddaughter for the first time. “It was one of the most special moments of my life,” he said then, admitting that seeing his parents step into grandparenthood reshaped how he viewed them. With George now part of the family, that feeling has only expanded, grounding him even more firmly in this new phase of life.
Parenthood, of course, brings its share of humbling lessons. Vaughn has joked more than once about the unexpected realities of raising a baby boy — especially during diaper changes — and how quickly those moments remind you that no two children are the same. Still, the pair agree that the joy outweighs the challenges. “The house feels so much fuller, in every sense,” Doocy shared. “I’ll walk in after a long day at the White House, and Bridget’s grabbing my sleeve, George is crying, Hillary’s smiling at me — it’s the kind of noise you never want to live without.”
Steve Doocy’s pride has been just as palpable. When Bridget was born, he famously joked on Fox & Friends that becoming a grandfather was “the best promotion” of his career. Now, with George in the picture, he has only doubled down on that sentiment. According to the family, Bridget wasted no time in announcing ownership of her new status as a big sister, cradling George with quiet seriousness and introducing him confidently to anyone who visited: “This is MY baby.”
For Peter and Hillary, George’s birth — forever intertwined with their wedding anniversary — has taken on a meaning that feels nearly poetic. Vaughn described the marathon labor as “the hardest and best anniversary gift we could have ever given each other,” capturing both the struggle and the beauty of the day. Their anniversary is no longer just a reminder of the vow they made but is now shared with the birthday of their son, a connection they know will only deepen over time.
With two young children in the house, late nights have become routine, and the days feel fuller and louder than ever. Yet the Doocys are embracing the whirlwind, watching with joy as Bridget and George begin forming the sibling bond that will shape their childhood. Peter summed up the feeling with his trademark blend of wit and sincerity: “Covering politics keeps me on my toes. But honestly? Parenthood is tougher and so much better.”
