FOX News Media has elevated Peter Doocy to the position of Senior White House correspondent, a promotion announced on June 17, 2024, by president and executive editor Jay Wallace. In this enhanced role, Doocy will continue his comprehensive coverage of the President of the United States, focusing on both domestic and international affairs, as well as critical issues impacting the current administration.
Wallace highlighted the reasons for Doocy’s promotion, stating, “Peter’s dedication to delivering timely news and insightful analysis from the White House has been unwavering since he took on this responsibility directly from the 2020 campaign trail. We are delighted that he will continue in this capacity.”
Doocy himself expressed his enthusiasm for his new position, remarking, “I am honored to keep bringing our audience the most current news that matters to them, originating from the White House and extending across the globe.”
As White House correspondent, Doocy has already delivered extensive coverage on numerous significant global events. His reporting includes the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France, providing viewers with on-the-ground insights. He has also been deeply involved in covering the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and the continuing repercussions of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Furthermore, Doocy has closely followed President Biden’s activities, particularly on the campaign trail throughout the past year, offering detailed reports and analyses.
Doocy’s career at FOX News Media is marked by his consistent coverage of major political events. Since 2009, he has reported on every major political election, establishing himself as a prominent figure in political journalism. His on-location reporting extends to numerous breaking news events across the United States, showcasing his versatility and commitment to delivering news as it unfolds.
In 2024, Doocy’s role expanded to hosting FOX Nation’s “Strike Zone: The Congressional Baseball Shooting,” demonstrating his ability to handle sensitive and significant topics. His previous work includes hosting an FNC documentary, “The Man Who Killed Usama bin Laden,” which featured an exclusive, groundbreaking interview with Navy Seal Rob O’Neill. Beyond these projects, Doocy has been at the forefront of reporting on major breaking news stories, including the intense manhunt following the escape of two prisoners from the Clinton Correction Facility in Dannemora, NY, the tragic Navy Yard shooting in Washington, DC in 2013, the Boston Marathon bombing, and the heart-wrenching 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. Peter Doocy’s journey with FOX News began in 2009 when he joined as a general assignment reporter based in New York, after earning a B.A. in political science from Villanova University.
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