Who is Bill Melugin?
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Bill Melugin is a congressional correspondent for Fox News, based in Washington, D.C. He was promoted to this role in November 2025, relocating from Los Angeles, where he had served as a national correspondent since joining Fox News in 2021.
Coverage and Background:
Melugin has gained national recognition for his extensive reporting on immigration and border security, spending much of his time on the ground at the U.S.-Mexico border from 2021 to 2024. He has also covered major breaking news events, including the 2025 California wildfires, the Uvalde school shooting, and the drowning of a Texas National Guardsman in the Rio Grande.
Before joining Fox News, Melugin worked as an investigative reporter at KTTV-TV (Fox 11) in Los Angeles, where he earned three local Emmy Awards. He previously held anchor and reporter roles in El Paso, Texas, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
Personal and Professional Recognition:
A graduate of Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism, Melugin is a four-time Emmy winner, three-time Edward R. Murrow Award winner, and four-time RTNA Golden Mike Award winner. He is active on social media, with a significant following on Instagram and X, and identifies as a SoCal native.
As of January 2026, he continues to report from Capitol Hill, covering key legislative and political developments.
Major Investigations Led by Bill Melugin at Fox News
1. Border Security and Immigration Crisis
Bill Melugin has led extensive investigative reporting on the U.S.-Mexico border, focusing on illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and border enforcement challenges. His work includes:
- Drone and thermal imaging footage capturing nighttime border crossings and migrant encounters.
- Reporting on leaked audio of DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas admitting the border situation is “unsustainable.”
- Coverage of violent incidents, including a deadly Border Patrol shooting in Minnesota and a shovel assault on ICE agents.
- Investigations into sanctuary policies, including Minnesota Governor Tim Walz allegedly protecting criminal illegal aliens.
2. Federal Fraud and DOJ Investigations in Minnesota
Melugin has reported on a widening federal investigation into fraud in Minnesota, including:
- The Department of Justice sending additional prosecutors to reinforce the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
- DHS reviewing citizenship cases from 19 countries for potential fraud and denaturalization.
- ICE operations targeting convicted sex offenders and child rapists with outstanding deportation orders.
3. California COVID-19 Guidelines Violations
Before joining Fox News, Melugin was part of the KTTV team that exposed California Governor Gavin Newsom dining at the French Laundry without a mask during strict pandemic lockdowns in 2020. This viral investigative report highlighted political double standards in public health enforcement.
4. D.C. Crime Data Integrity Investigation
Melugin covered a House Oversight Committee report accusing the outgoing D.C. police chief of manipulating crime data. His reporting focused on allegations of inflated clearance rates and misleading statistics, raising concerns about transparency in law enforcement reporting.
5. High-Profile Breaking News and Human Interest Investigations
- Uvalde School Shooting: Covered the aftermath and law enforcement response.
- 2025 California Wildfires: Reported on evacuations, damage, and emergency response.
- Drowning of National Guardsman Bishop Evans: Investigated circumstances surrounding the incident in the Rio Grande.
Bill Melugin verified ICE operations targeting sex offenders primarily through direct sourcing from ICE and DHS officials, as well as official agency releases and federal documents. He frequently cites "multiple ICE and DHS sources" and references publicly released arrest lists, detainer records, and court documents to confirm details.
For example:
- In January 2026, Melugin reported on ICE’s Minnesota surge, publishing a list of arrested individuals—including convicted child rapists and killers—which he obtained directly from ICE and DHS sources.
- He referenced CBS Boston’s investigation to corroborate ICE claims about illegal immigrant sex offenders being released on low bail in Massachusetts.
- His reporting on the arrest of Mahad Abdulkadir Yusuf, a Somali illegal immigrant convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, was based on ICE-confirmed details, including prior convictions and active warrants.
Melugin also uses official ICE press briefings and public statements to validate enforcement actions, ensuring his reporting is grounded in federal law enforcement documentation.
Wednesday, February 04, 2026 02:00PM