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Newsweek
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Where is 'Fox & Friends' Co-Host Steve Doocy?
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Steve Doocy, a founding co-host of Fox News' Fox & Friends, announced on May 1 that he is stepping back from his full-time role on the show. After nearly three decades of early morning broadcasts from the New York City studio, Doocy will now co-host three days a week from Florida, allowing him more time with his family and the opportunity to report from various locations across the country. He emphasized that he is not retiring but transitioning to a new phase in his career. Steve Doocy at the Fox Nation's Patriot Awards on November 16, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee. Steve Doocy at the Fox Nation's Patriot Awards on November 16, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee. AP/George Walker IV What Happened to Steve Doocy? In an emotional on-air announcement, Doocy shared that he would no longer be hosting Fox & Friends from the New York studio. He explained that after decades of waking up at 3:30 a.m. for early broadcasts, he sought a lifestyle change. "It is a great job, but the hours suck," he laughed on-air in the lead-up to the announcement. "Ainsley [Earhardt] and I have talked about this for years, about how hard it is to dash back from wherever we are on the weekends to be live, on this couch, at 6 A.M. on Monday. But we have to because the Curvy Couch is an important part of the show." Doocy will now be based in Florida, hosting the show remotely three days a week and reporting from various locations across the country. This move allows him more time for family and the opportunity to cover stories from regions that often receive limited media coverage. "Florida is strategic. It's going to make it easier for me to report from Florida and other parts of America that don't get a lot of network airtime," he explained. "I'll be going from the Carolinas to the Keys. From Middle America to Mar-a-Lago. So, call me the coast-to-coast host." Doocy also said he was taking some time away before his transition to visit with his family, which explains his temporary absence from the show. "I'll be back in ten days when it's time to make the donuts," he said on May 1, referencing a Dunkin' Donuts commercial from the 1980's. It suggests Doocy will likely return to his new position sometime next week. Did Steve Doocy Retire from 'Fox & Friends'? Despite stepping back from daily hosting duties, Doocy made it clear that he is not retiring. He will continue to contribute to the show as a co-host, providing commentary and reporting from different parts of the U.S. "You've trusted me for all these years, and don't worry, you will still hear my voice and my opinions, loud and clear," he said on-air. Doocy expressed excitement about this new chapter, stating that the change allows him to have breakfast with his grandchildren and children whenever he can. In a press release, FOX's Executive Vice President of Morning Programming & Program Development Megan Albano said: "For nearly 30 years, Steve has been a force on the curvy couch with his signature smile and wit. His relationship with our audience is unmatched and we are looking forward to him taking his trademark style from the couch to cities across America's heartland where he will co-host from diners to pickleball courts and more and finally not have to drive across the George Washington Bridge at 3:30am every morning." What Did Donald Trump Say About Doocy? Former President Donald Trump, a frequent viewer of Fox & Friends, shared a special message congratulating Doocy on his transition. In a prerecorded video, Trump thanked Doocy for his "fair" coverage over the years and wished him well in his new role. "It's really been an honor to have spent so much time with you and watching you and the whole group in the morning," Trump said in a pre-recorded clip. Trump also positively referenced his son, Peter Doocy, who was promoted to Senior White House Correspondent with Fox News in 2024. Who is Steve Doocy? Steve Doocy joined Fox News Channel in 1996 and was named co-host of Fox & Friends in 1998 when the show launched. Doocy is the longest running co-host in network morning television other than Al Roker who is part of the TODAY show ensemble. Fox & Friends has averaged 1.5 million viewers in 2025 to date, per a press release. Over the years, he has been a familiar face for viewers, engaging in political discussions and interviewing major figures like Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Doocy has earned multiple awards for his reporting and writing, including 11 Emmy Awards from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. In his new role, Doocy will continue to be an integral part of Fox & Friends, bringing stories to viewers while enjoying a more flexible schedule that allows for more family time.
Yomiuri Shimbun
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Trump Says He Is Naming Fox News Host and Former Judge Jeanine Pirro as Top Federal Prosecutor in DC
AP file photo Jeanine Pirro arrives at Fox Nation's Patriot Awards, Nov. 16, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is naming Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, a former county prosecutor and elected judge, to be the top federal prosecutor for the nation's capital after abandoning his first pick for the job. Pirro, who joined Fox News in 2006, cohosts the network's show 'The Five' on weekday evenings. She was elected as a judge in New York's Westchester County Court in 1990 before serving three terms as the county's elected district attorney. Trump tapped Pirro to at least temporarily lead the nation's largest U.S. Attorney's office after pulling his nomination of conservative activist Ed Martin Jr. for the position earlier Thursday. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he was naming Pirro as the interim U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C., but didn't indicate whether he would nominate her for the Senate-confirmed position on a more permanent basis. 'Jeanine is incredibly well qualified for this position, and is considered one of the Top District Attorneys in the History of the State of New York. She is in a class by herself,' Trump wrote. Trump withdrew Martin from consideration after a key Republican senator said he could not support Martin for the job due to his defense of rioters who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. 'He's a terrific person, and he wasn't getting the support from people that I thought,' Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday. He later added, 'But we have somebody else that will be great.' Martin's leading role in Trump's 'Stop the Steal' movement was demoralizing for subordinates who spent four years prosecuting over 1,500 riot defendants only to see the president pardon them en masse. Pirro has her own connection to the baseless conspiracy theories of election fraud. In 2021, voting technology company Smartmatic USA sued Fox News, Pirro and others for spreading false claims that the company helped 'steal' the 2020 presidential election from Trump. The company's libel suit, filed in a New York state court, sought $2.7 billion from the defendants. Pirro is the latest in a string of Trump appointments coming from Fox News — a list that includes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who co-hosted 'Fox & Friends Weekend.' 'Jeanine Pirro has been a wonderful addition to The Five over the last three years and a longtime beloved host across Fox News Media who contributed greatly to our success throughout her 14-year tenure. We wish her all the best in her new role in Washington,' a Fox News Media spokesperson said in a statement. Martin has served as acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia since Trump's first week in office. But his hopes of keeping the job faded amid questions about his qualifications and background. Martin had never served as a prosecutor or tried a case before taking office in January. Martin has stirred up a chorus of critics during his brief but tumultuous tenure in office. He fired and demoted subordinates who worked on politically sensitive cases. He posted on social media about potential targets of investigations. And he forced the chief of the office's criminal division to resign after directing her to scrutinize the awarding of a government contract during Democratic President Joe Biden's administration. Martin's temporary appointment is due to expire May 20. Pirro, a 1975 graduate of Albany Law School, has significantly more courtroom experience than Martin. She led one of the nation's first domestic violence units in a prosecutor's office. After her elected terms as a judge and district attorney, Pirro briefly campaigned in 2005 as a Republican to unseat then-Democratic Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton before announcing that she would would run for New York attorney general instead. She lost that race to Andrew Cuomo, son of former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo. Pirro became an ubiquitous television pundit during O.J. Simpson's murder trial, often appearing on CNN's 'Larry King Live.' During her time on Fox News, she has frequently interviewed Trump. In the final minutes of his first term as president, Trump issued a pardon to Pirro's ex-husband, Albert Pirro, who was convicted in 2000 on conspiracy and tax evasion charges.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Surgeon General candidate with Northwest Arkansas ties nomination revoked
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — President Donald Trump has revoked the nomination of Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, a New York doctor with Northwest Arkansas ties, for U.S. Surgeon General. Nominated in November 2024, Nesheiwat's Senate confirmation was set for May 8. Northwest Arkansas ties News Nation reported the former Fox News contributor graduated from the American University of the Caribbean, not the University of Arkansas as stated in her nomination announcement. FILE – Janette Nesheiwat arrives at the Fox Nation's Patriot Awards, Nov. 16, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File) 'Dr. Nesheiwat completed her medical residency at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UAMS,' according to Nesheiwat's website. A 2010 report from UAMS says Nesheiwat was a 2009 graduate of their Family Medicine Residency Program. Nesheiwat's other Northwest Arkansas connections including working as a physician at Washington Regional Medical Center and at Northwest Medical Hospital, according to a 2020 Fox News Channel news release. According to the Associated Press, Nesheiwat encouraged COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic and called them 'a gift from God' in a 2021 opinion piece for Fox News. Northwest Arkansas flower shops face tariffs impact around Mother's Day Dr. Casey Means nominated President Trump nominated Dr. Casey Means shortly after revoking Nesheiwat's nomination via Truth Social on May 7. Means, a Stanford graduate, co-founded Levels, a health tech company that tracks health data using devices like continuous glucose monitors. 'I am pleased to announce that Dr. Casey Means, will be nominated as our next Surgeon General of the United States of America. Casey has impeccable 'MAHA' credentials, and will work closely with our wonderful Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to ensure a successful implementation of our Agenda in order to reverse the Chronic Disease Epidemic, and ensure Great Health, in the future, for ALL Americans,' President Trump said in the post. The President also wrote that Nesheiwat would work 'in another capacity at HHS.' The Associated Press contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KNWA FOX24.
Winnipeg Free Press
07-05-2025
- Health
- Winnipeg Free Press
White House withdraws nomination of a former Fox News contributor for US surgeon general
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is withdrawing the nomination of a former Fox News medical contributor Janette Nesheiwat for U.S. surgeon general, marking at least the second health-related pick from President Donald Trump to be pulled from Senate consideration. The withdrawal was confirmed by two people familiar with the matter. Nesheiwat had been scheduled to appear before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Thursday for her confirmation hearing. The people spoke on condition of anonymity to confirm a decision not yet made public. Nesheiwat is a medical director for an urgent care company in New York and has appeared regularly on Fox News to offer medical expertise and insights. She is a vocal supporter of Trump and shares photos of them together on social media. Nesheiwat is also the sister-in-law of former national security adviser Mike Waltz, who has been nominated to be Trump's ambassador to the United Nations. FILE - Janette Nesheiwat arrives at the Fox Nation's Patriot Awards, Nov. 16, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File) But she has recently come under criticism from Laura Loomer, a far-right ally of Trump who was instrumental in ousting several members of the president's National Security Council. Loomer posted on X earlier this week that 'we can't have a pro-COVID vaccine nepo appointee who is currently embroiled in a medical malpractice case and who didn't go to medical school in the US' as the surgeon general. CBS News reported last week that Nesheiwat earned her medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in St. Maarten, despite saying that she has a degree from the University of Arkansas School of Medicine. The surgeon general, considered the nation's doctor, oversees 6,000 U.S. Public Health Service Corps members and can issue advisories that warn of public health threats. Winnipeg Free Press | Newsletter Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Sign up for The Warm-Up In March, the White House pulled from consideration the nomination of former Florida GOP Rep. Dave Weldon to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. His skepticism on vaccines had raised concerns from key Republican senators, and he withdrew after being told by the White House that he did not have enough support to be confirmed. The withdrawal was first reported by Bloomberg News.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bossier Chamber will host Salute to Community Heroes awards
BOSSIER PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—The Bossier Chamber of Commerce will recognize community heroes at an upcoming awards program. The chamber will host its annual Salute Community Heroes award to honor individuals who have gone above and beyond to help others and make a difference in northwest Louisiana. Anyone in the community can nominate finalists, and a panel of judges will select six winners. President/CEO of the Bossier Chamber of Commerce, Lisa Johnson, explains how this ceremony grew from the former Patriot Awards program to encompass other sectors that make an impact. 'It was during the time of Covid that we realized that we have other heroes out there that we don't ever recognize and talk about. Such as our health care industry, our educators, and grocery store truck drivers. This is really the opportunity to think about everybody who is giving back and is a hero in our community,' Johnson said. The Saluting of Community Heroes will take place May 15 at 8 a.m. inside Margaritaville. Louisiana Supreme Court Associate Justice Jay McCallum will be the keynote speaker. Tickets and sponsorships are available on the Bossier Chamber's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
