History of Dana Perino in Timeline

Dana Perino is an American political commentator and author, best known for serving as the 26th White House Press Secretary under President George W. Bush from 2007 to 2009. She was the second female White House Press Secretary in history. After her time in the White House, she transitioned to a career in media, becoming a political commentator. Her work spans across television and print, making her a prominent figure in contemporary political discourse.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

May 9, 1972: Dana Perino's Birth

On May 9, 1972, Dana Marie Perino was born. She would later become the 26th White House Press Secretary.

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August 1997: Meeting Peter McMahon

In August 1997, Dana Perino met her future husband, Peter McMahon.

1998: Move to Great Britain

In 1998, Dana Perino and her husband Peter McMahon moved to Great Britain following Schaefer's retirement announcement.

1998: Marriage to Peter McMahon

In 1998, Dana Perino married Peter McMahon, who is 18 years her senior.

November 2001: Spokesperson for the Department of Justice

In November 2001, Dana Perino returned to Washington, D.C., and became a spokesperson for the Department of Justice.

2002: Associate Director of Communications

In 2002, Dana Perino became the Associate Director of Communications for the White House CEQ after being hired by Andy Card.

2005: Appointment as Deputy Press Secretary

In 2005, Dana Perino was appointed as the Deputy Press Secretary.

April 30, 2007: Acting White House Press Secretary

From March 27 through April 30, 2007, Dana Perino served as the Acting White House Press Secretary while Tony Snow was undergoing treatment.

August 31, 2007: Announcement as New White House Press Secretary

On August 31, 2007, President George W. Bush announced that Dana Perino would replace Tony Snow as the White House Press Secretary due to Snow's health reasons.

September 14, 2007: Appointment as White House Press Secretary

On September 14, 2007, Dana Perino became the 26th White House Press Secretary under President George W. Bush, succeeding Tony Snow.

December 14, 2008: Injured during Shoe-Throwing Incident

On December 14, 2008, Dana Perino was injured by a microphone stand during the commotion following a shoe-throwing incident at President Bush by a journalist named Muntadhar al-Zaidi during a Baghdad press conference.

January 2009: End of White House Press Secretary Role

In January 2009, Dana Perino concluded her role as White House Press Secretary at the end of the Bush administration.

January 20, 2009: End of Term as White House Press Secretary

In January 20, 2009, Dana Perino's term as White House Press Secretary concluded with the end of the George W. Bush administration.

November 2009: Nomination to Broadcasting Board of Governors

In November 2009, Dana Perino was nominated by President Barack Obama to serve on the Broadcasting Board of Governors.

June 30, 2010: Confirmation to Broadcasting Board of Governors

On June 30, 2010, Dana Perino was confirmed by the Senate to serve on the Broadcasting Board of Governors.

March 2011: Joins Crown Forum as Editorial Director

In March 2011, Dana Perino joined Crown Forum, a division of Random House, Inc., as an editorial director.

May 2012: Jeopardy! Appearance

In May 2012, Dana Perino appeared on Jeopardy! during its "Power Players" week, competing against Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and CNBC's David Faber.

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September 18, 2016: Premiere of "Perino & Stirewalt: I'll Tell You What" Podcast

On September 18, 2016, Dana Perino's podcast with Chris Stirewalt, "Perino & Stirewalt: I'll Tell You What," premiered as a weekly limited series on the Fox News Channel.

October 2, 2017: Hosting "The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino"

On October 2, 2017, Dana Perino began hosting "The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino" on Fox News.

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2020: End of "Perino & Stirewalt: I'll Tell You What" Podcast

In 2020, Dana Perino's Podcast "Perino & Stirewalt: I'll Tell You What" ended after Chris Stirewalt was fired from the Fox News Network.

September 4, 2021: Death of Jasper

On September 4, 2021, Dana Perino's Vizsla dog, Jasper, died.

2021: Co-anchoring America's Newsroom

In 2021, Dana Perino left The Daily Briefing and started co-anchoring America's Newsroom with Bill Hemmer on Fox News.

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2022: Guest Host of Gutfeld!

In 2022, Dana Perino served as a guest host on Fox News' late-night talk show Gutfeld!

May 2023: Honorary Doctorate from CSU Pueblo

In May 2023, Dana Perino was awarded an honorary doctorate of Humane Letters from CSU Pueblo, her alma mater.

August 2023: Hosting "Perino on Politics" Podcast

In August 2023, it was announced that Dana Perino would host a new podcast entitled "Perino on Politics" on Fox News Radio.

August 30, 2023: Moderating the Second GOP Presidential Primary Debate

On August 30, 2023, Dana Perino moderated the second GOP presidential primary debate on Fox Business alongside Stuart Varney and Ilia Calderón, posing the controversial question to "vote one of their fellow candidates off the island".

2023: Regular Fill-in Host for Gutfeld!

As of 2023, Dana Perino continues to regularly fill in as host for Greg Gutfeld on the Fox News show Gutfeld!

2024: Hosting "Perino on Politics" Podcast

In August 2023, it was announced that Dana Perino would host a new podcast entitled "Perino on Politics" on Fox News Radio ahead of the 2024 presidential election.