FOX News Media has promoted award-winning correspondent Bill Melugin to congressional correspondent, the network announced Thursday, relocating him to Washington, D.C., to cover all aspects of the United States Congress.
Network president and executive editor Jay Wallace praised Melugin’s “dogged dedication to uncovering the story and deep understanding of national issues,” calling him an ideal fit for the high-stakes Capitol Hill beat.
He has also reported live from disasters including the 2025 California wildfires, the 2022 Uvalde school shooting, and the drowning of Texas National Guardsman Bishop Evans.
“I’m thrilled,” Melugin said. “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.”
Before FOX News, Melugin was an investigative reporter at KTTV-TV in Los Angeles, where he won three local Emmy awards, and previously worked at FOX affiliates in Charlotte, North Carolina, and El Paso, Texas. He also covered the 2022 midterms and 2024 presidential election nationwide.