Fox News Media Promotes Bill Melugin to Congressional Correspondent

Bill Melugin is promoted to congressional correspondent by Fox News Media.

On Thursday, Fox News Media announced that Melugin had become their congressional correspondent. It will cover all facets of the United States Congress, reporting on legislative developments, political dynamics and decisions that shape the nation.

“Bill’s dogged dedication to uncovering history and his deep understanding of national issues make him an excellent candidate to cover the complex world of Congress,” President and Executive Producer Jay Wallace said in a statement accompanying the announcement.

Melugin was also pleased with his appointment, noting, “Congress is one of the most compelling and important areas of journalism and it is an incredible honor to take on this role and continue to serve our viewers from Capitol Hill.” »

Previously, Melugin reported for Los Angeles-based Fox News Media. He will be moving to Washington DC for his new beat. The journalist joined Fox News Media in 2021 and has been at the forefront of border and immigration issues for the organization ever since.

In addition to his extensive border coverage, Melugin has covered live coverage of major news events across the country, including the 2025 California wildfires, the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and traveled across the country to cover both the 2024 presidential and 2022 midterm election cycles.

Before joining Fox News Media, Melugin was an investigative reporter for KTTV-TV (Fox) in Los Angeles, where he received three local Emmy Awards for his investigative work. He previously held anchor and reporter positions at WJYZ-TV (Fox) in Charlotte, North Carolina, and KFOX-TV (Fox) in El Paso, Texas.