Bill Melugin (born February 26, 1985) is an American journalist and television reporter best known for his work with Fox News Channel. He currently serves as a congressional correspondent based in Washington, D.C., covering the United States Congress and national political developments. Before this role, he gained national recognition as a Los Angeles-based correspondent, particularly for his frontline reporting on immigration and border issues.
Early life and education
Bill Melugin was born on February 26, 1985, in Orange County, California, United States. He developed an interest in journalism early in life and went on to attend the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism. (FabCelebBio)
Career
Early career
Melugin began his journalism career in local television. He worked as a reporter and fill-in anchor for stations including KFOX-TV in El Paso, Texas, and WJZY-TV in Charlotte, North Carolina. He later joined KTTV-TV in Los Angeles as an investigative reporter, where he won several local Emmy awards for his work. (press.foxnews.com)
Fox News
In May 2021, Melugin joined Fox News Media as a national correspondent. In this role, he became widely known for his coverage of the United States’ southern border, reporting extensively on immigration issues between 2021 and 2024. He also covered major national stories, including wildfires in California, the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and other breaking news events across the country. (press.foxnews.com)
In November 2025, Fox News Media announced Melugin’s promotion to congressional correspondent, a position that relocated him to Washington, D.C., where he now reports on legislative developments and the workings of Congress. In announcing the promotion, Fox News president and executive editor Jay Wallace praised Melugin for his dedication and deep understanding of national issues. (press.foxnews.com)
Reporting style and public reception
Melugin’s reporting has been characterized by on-the-ground coverage and live reporting from key news sites, especially on immigration and border security. His work has drawn praise from viewers and colleagues for its clarity and immediacy, though, as with many high-profile journalists, it has also attracted commentary and criticism from media commentators and the public. (Fox News)
Awards and recognition
During his career, Melugin has received multiple journalism awards, including local Emmy Awards for investigative reporting and Golden Mike Awards from the Radio & Television News Association of Southern California. (press.foxnews.com)
Personal life
Melugin maintains a relatively private personal life. Publicly available profiles suggest he has been in a long-term relationship, but he has not frequently shared details of his private life in the media. (heightshore.com)
See also
- List of Fox News Channel personalities
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