Fox News Unleashes Its Border Crusader on Capitol Hill Corruption

Paul Riverbank, 11/21/2025Fox News taps Bill Melugin for Capitol Hill, promising gritty, on-the-ground congressional reporting.

He’s not unfamiliar with hard-hitting stories. If you switched on cable news during the border crisis, chances are you saw Melugin tracking developments firsthand, sometimes with nothing but a microphone between him and the action. Wildfires sweeping through California? Melugin was there. The Robb Elementary tragedy in Texas, and that grim, unforgettable story of National Guardsman Bishop Evans lost in the Rio Grande—he covered those, too, forcing attention onto issues less visible from the safety of news studios.

Now, Washington D.C. beckons. It’s probably a different kind of adrenaline—less ash in the air, more hallway whispers—but just as chaotic in its own way. Congressional coverage is its own beast. Reporters often play a dizzying chess game, chasing deals sealed behind closed doors, patience stretched out in committee rooms, and long nights spent tracking votes that sometimes shift policy by the slimmest of margins. It’s less about breaking news and more about threading together the stories that define national law.

Jay Wallace, Fox News Media’s president, doesn’t seem to have any doubts. He called Melugin dogged—an apt word—and praised his keen sense for national issues. Many executives toss out empty accolades; this one seems earned. Melugin isn’t just chasing headlines. He’s turned up stories others missed; he’s worn out shoe leather on both coasts and everywhere in between.

Think about his résumé. It’s littered with assignments many reporters never see in a lifetime: field dispatches from the 2024 presidential campaign, extensive coverage during the 2022 midterms, and investigations that pulled down a trio of local Emmy awards back when he was with KTTV in Los Angeles. Anchoring in North Carolina and Texas filled in most of the remaining map.

Melugin’s academic credentials, too, quietly underscore his work ethic. A graduate of Arizona State’s Walter Cronkite School, he’s notched a couple of Golden Mike awards for investigative work—small reminders that journalism is built on persistence, not just polish.

Moving a reporter like this into Congress coverage is a signal. Fox News is betting on deeper, on-the-ground reporting from what's arguably the most scrutinized workplace in America. Alongside senior correspondent Chad Pergram, Melugin is entering a press gallery filled with seasoned pros forever scribbling notes, tapping out stories while the legislative process lurches forward, sometimes haltingly, sometimes all at once.

It won’t be easy. Congressional coverage demands stamina—one day you’re covering a bombastic floor speech, the next you’re parsing through committee subpoenas or chasing lawmakers between elevators. The story can pivot in an instant, and viewers expect not just the headlines but the whole messy context: who’s twisting arms, who’s holding out, who’s quietly rewriting the law.

Still, for those following at home, this matters. Congress is where the story of the U.S. government gets told—incrementally, imperfectly, one late-night vote at a time. Melugin, with battered notepads and a knack for cutting through spin, will now be there to watch it all unfold. Some journalists thrive on chasing emergencies; others dig into the why behind the chaos. Melugin just might manage both.

In the end, there’s a clear message: Fox News is doubling down on reporting from the lawmakers’ front lines. For viewers, this means a steadier diet of Capitol Hill stories—delivered by someone who doesn’t shy away from the uncomfortable or the complicated. That kind of journalism is more important than ever.

When it comes to catching big stories, Bill Melugin rarely stands still for long. Now, after years in the thick of field reporting, the Emmy-winning journalist is swapping wildfire smoke and border dust for the echoing marble corridors of Capitol Hill. Fox News recently announced that Melugin will become their next congressional correspondent—a jump that’s as much a testament to his stubborn pursuit of news as it is a strategic move for the network.He’s not unfamiliar with hard-hitting stories. If you switched on cable news during the border crisis, chances are you saw Melugin tracking developments firsthand, sometimes with nothing but a microphone between him and the action. Wildfires sweeping through California? Melugin was there. The Robb Elementary tragedy in Texas, and that grim, unforgettable story of National Guardsman Bishop Evans lost in the Rio Grande—he covered those, too, forcing attention onto issues less visible from the safety of news studios.Now, Washington D.C. beckons. It’s probably a different kind of adrenaline—less ash in the air, more hallway whispers—but just as chaotic in its own way. Congressional coverage is its own beast. Reporters often play a dizzying chess game, chasing deals sealed behind closed doors, patience stretched out in committee rooms, and long nights spent tracking votes that sometimes shift policy by the slimmest of margins. It’s less about breaking news and more about threading together the stories that define national law.Jay Wallace, Fox News Media’s president, doesn’t seem to have any doubts. He called Melugin dogged—an apt word—and praised his keen sense for national issues. Many executives toss out empty accolades; this one seems earned. Melugin isn’t just chasing headlines. He’s turned up stories others missed; he’s worn out shoe leather on both coasts and everywhere in between.Think about his résumé. It’s littered with assignments many reporters never see in a lifetime: field dispatches from the 2024 presidential campaign, extensive coverage during the 2022 midterms, and investigations that pulled down a trio of local Emmy awards back when he was with KTTV in Los Angeles. Anchoring in North Carolina and Texas filled in most of the remaining map.Melugin’s academic credentials, too, quietly underscore his work ethic. A graduate of Arizona State’s Walter Cronkite School, he’s notched a couple of Golden Mike awards for investigative work—small reminders that journalism is built on persistence, not just polish.Moving a reporter like this into Congress coverage is a signal. Fox News is betting on deeper, on-the-ground reporting from what's arguably the most scrutinized workplace in America. Alongside senior correspondent Chad Pergram, Melugin is entering a press gallery filled with seasoned pros forever scribbling notes, tapping out stories while the legislative process lurches forward, sometimes haltingly, sometimes all at once.It won’t be easy. Congressional coverage demands stamina—one day you’re covering a bombastic floor speech, the next you’re parsing through committee subpoenas or chasing lawmakers between elevators. The story can pivot in an instant, and viewers expect not just the headlines but the whole messy context: who’s twisting arms, who’s holding out, who’s quietly rewriting the law.Still, for those following at home, this matters. Congress is where the story of the U.S. government gets told—incrementally, imperfectly, one late-night vote at a time. Melugin, with battered notepads and a knack for cutting through spin, will now be there to watch it all unfold. Some journalists thrive on chasing emergencies; others dig into the why behind the chaos. Melugin just might manage both.In the end, there’s a clear message: Fox News is doubling down on reporting from the lawmakers’ front lines. For viewers, this means a steadier diet of Capitol Hill stories—delivered by someone who doesn’t shy away from the uncomfortable or the complicated. That kind of journalism is more important than ever.