You’ve probably seen the clips. A reporter with a microphone is chasing a senator down a marble hallway, asking something about inflation or tax hikes, and the politician is basically sprinting for the nearest elevator. That’s usually Hillary Vaughn. While some people just know her as "the woman married to Peter Doocy," that's a pretty surface-level take. If you’ve watched her on Fox Business lately, you know she's become one of the most persistent—and frankly, feared—correspondents on Capitol Hill.
It’s kind of wild to think about her trajectory. Hillary didn't just land a primetime spot by accident. She’s part of a specific breed of "shoe-leather" journalists who don’t mind the awkwardness of a silent elevator ride if it means getting a comment on the record. Whether she’s pressing Bernie Sanders on a 32-hour work week or cornering Hunter Biden during a surprise House hearing, she has this specific style: polite but relentless.
From Junior Reporter to the Face of Fox Business
Most people don’t realize Hillary Vaughn actually started in the "Junior Reporter Program" back in 2013. This wasn't some cushy internship; it was a two-year grind. She was stationed in Manchester, New Hampshire, which is basically the front lines for anyone who wants to understand how American politics works at the grassroots level.
By 2016, she officially transitioned to the field for Fox Business. Since then, her resume has read like a history book of the last decade. She was on the ground for President George H.W. Bush’s funeral. She lived out of a suitcase in swing states during the 2020 election. Honestly, she’s spent more time in Des Moines and Manchester than most people spend in their own backyards.
The Art of the Capitol Hill Chase
If you watch her reporting today, it’s mostly focused on the intersection of money and power. In early 2026, we’ve seen her deeply embedded in the "DOGE" (Department of Government Efficiency) rollout. She’s the one asking lawmakers how they feel about Elon Musk getting access to IRS systems. It’s a dry topic on paper, but when Vaughn is the one asking, it usually ends up being a viral moment because she refuses to take "no comment" for an answer.
Rep. Ilhan Omar once called her a "crazy lady" when Vaughn pressed her on Hamas and Palestine. Rep. Jasmine Crockett famously walked away from an interview with her after a question about Texas Governor Greg Abbott. It’s become a bit of a pattern: Vaughn asks the question everyone is thinking, and the politician suddenly remembers they have a very important meeting in the opposite direction.
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The Doocy Connection: A Fox News Power Couple
It’s impossible to talk about Hillary Vaughn without mentioning her husband, Peter Doocy. They’re basically the first family of the network at this point. They met on the job—which makes sense, considering they both seem to live at the office—and got married in April 2021.
The wedding was actually supposed to happen earlier, but like everything else in 2021, COVID-19 messed up the plans. They ended up having a tiny, 18-person ceremony at Palmetto Bluff in South Carolina. Fun fact: Steve Doocy, Peter’s dad and the Fox & Friends legend, was the best man. He even wrote a poem for the ceremony.
Parenting in the Press Corps
Life for the Doocy-Vaughn household is a bit chaotic. They now have two kids: Bridget, born in February 2023, and George, who arrived in April 2025.
Vaughn has joked that her career was the perfect training for motherhood. She told PEOPLE that trying to get a toddler to eat is basically the same as trying to get a senator to answer a question about the debt ceiling. Same level of stubbornness, same amount of deflection.
She actually went into labor with George while she was at a routine doctor's appointment right after reporting on—you guessed it—taxes for Tax Day. She joked that the baby was probably just tired of hearing her talk about the IRS.
Why Her Reporting Style Still Matters in 2026
In an era where a lot of news is just people sitting behind desks reading teleprompters, Vaughn’s "ambush" style (though she’d probably just call it "asking questions") feels a bit throwback. It’s effective.
She’s recently been hammering the beat of government spending. In late 2025 and into this year, she’s been one of the few reporters consistently asking about the expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. It's not flashy stuff like celebrity drama, but it's the stuff that actually hits your bank account.
Major Career Milestones
- 2013: Joined the second class of the Fox News Junior Reporter Program.
- 2016: Officially became a reporter for Fox Business Network.
- 2020: Traveled the country for the "American Dream" series on Fox News Audio.
- 2021: Married Peter Doocy in an intimate South Carolina ceremony.
- 2025: Provided lead coverage for Inauguration Day in Washington, D.C.
What Most People Get Wrong About Hillary
There’s this misconception that she’s just a "personality." But if you look at the technicality of her questions, she’s clearly doing the homework. You don't grill the CEO of Boeing or push Bernie Sanders on specific economic percentages without knowing the data.
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She’s also based in D.C. now, but her bio still lists her as being connected to the Los Angeles bureau at times, showing her range in covering both West Coast tech issues and East Coast policy. She’s basically a hybrid reporter—part business, part politics, all persistence.
How to Follow Hillary Vaughn's Coverage
If you're looking to keep up with what's actually happening on the floor of the House or in the halls of the Senate, watching the Fox Business "Capital Hill" segments is your best bet.
Next Steps for Staying Informed:
- Watch for "The Chase": Pay attention to the hallway interviews on The Big Money Show or Cavuto: Coast to Coast. That’s where the real, unscripted answers happen.
- Follow the Money: Look for her reports specifically regarding the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) updates, as these are currently shaping the 2026 fiscal landscape.
- Check the Audio: Vaughn often contributes to the Fox News Rundown podcast, which gives more context than a 30-second TV clip ever could.
Hillary Vaughn isn't going anywhere. As long as there are politicians trying to avoid a microphone, she’ll be the one holding it.