History of Ed Henry in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 5, 2024

Edward Michael Henry Jr. is an American journalist known for his work with major news networks. He initially worked for CNN before moving to Fox News Channel in 2011, where he served as the White House Correspondent and later co-hosted 'America's Newsroom' with Sandra Smith. However, his career at Fox News ended on July 1, 2020, when he was fired following an internal investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct, which he disputes.

July 20, 1971: Birth of Ed Henry

Edward Michael Henry Jr. was born on July 20, 1971.

May 1973: Birth of Colleen Henry

Colleen Henry, Ed Henry's sister, was born in May 1973.

2003: Ed Henry Begins Radio Political Analysis

In 2003, Ed Henry started providing political analysis for WMAL Morning News and The Chris Core Show on WMAL, Washington, D.C.

2004: Ed Henry Receives Everett McKinley Dirksen Award

Ed Henry received the Everett McKinley Dirksen Award for Distinguished Reporting of Congress from the National Press Foundation in 2005 for his coverage of America Votes 2004.

March 2005: Ed Henry Interviews Jeb Bush

In March 2005, Ed Henry conducted an exclusive interview with Jeb Bush regarding the Terri Schiavo case.

March 2006: Ed Henry Begins Covering the White House for CNN

Ed Henry started covering the White House for CNN in March 2006.

February 14, 2007: Ed Henry's Coverage of Bush Administration's Assertions

Ed Henry provided news coverage on February 14, 2007, regarding the Bush administration's claims about Iranian officials' involvement in sending explosives to Iraq.

December 2008: Ed Henry Becomes CNN's Senior White House Correspondent

In December 2008, Ed Henry was promoted to CNN's senior White House correspondent.

2008: Ed Henry Wins Merriman Smith Award

In 2008, Ed Henry received the Merriman Smith Award for his reporting on the Bush administration's assertions.

June 2010: Ed Henry Marries Shirley Hung

Ed Henry married Shirley Hung, a senior producer at CNN, in June 2010 in Las Vegas.

June 20, 2011: Ed Henry Joins Fox News

On June 20, 2011, Ed Henry left CNN to become the Chief White House Correspondent for Fox News Channel.

2011: Ed Henry Serves on Siena College Board

Ed Henry served as a board member of associate trustees at Siena College, his alma mater, in 2011-2012.

2012: Ed Henry Expresses No Regrets About Leaving CNN

In 2012, Ed Henry stated he had no regrets about leaving CNN.

2016: Ed Henry Suspended from Fox News

Ed Henry was suspended from Fox News for four months in 2016 after media reports revealed his extramarital affair.

2019: Ed Henry Donates Liver to Sister

Ed Henry donated a portion of his liver to his sister, Colleen, in 2019 to save her life after she was diagnosed with liver failure.

June 25, 2020: Ed Henry Suspended from Fox News Amidst Allegations

On June 25, 2020, Fox News suspended Ed Henry after an allegation of sexual misconduct.

July 1, 2020: Ed Henry Fired from Fox News

On July 1, 2020, Ed Henry was fired from Fox News Channel following an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct.

July 2020: Ed Henry Faces Lawsuit and Denies Allegations

Following his firing from Fox News in July 2020, Ed Henry faced a federal lawsuit alleging rape and sexual harassment. Henry denied the allegations.

2023: Ed Henry's Career Transition and Newsmax TV Role

In 2023, Ed Henry was abruptly taken off the show "American Sunrise" on Real America's Voice, where he co-hosted with Karyn Turk. He was later hired by Newsmax TV.