Aishah Hasnie, a Pakistani-American journalist known for her sharp congressional reporting, and Bill Melugin, an Emmy- and Murrow-winning national correspondent based in L.A., have stepped into full-time anchor roles on Fox News Live, marking a new chapter for weekend coverage on FNC.
Who They Are
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Aishah Hasnie, born in Lahore and migration story rooted in military-family sacrifice, now serves as Fox News’s congressional correspondent in Washington, D.C. With a journalistic journey spanning local Indiana TV to investigative reportage and anchoring roles, she’s been a rising star at FNC since 2019
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Bill Melugin, hailing from Southern California, brings unmatched field reporting experience—boasting 4 Emmy awards, 3 Alfred I. duPont–Columbia Awards (Murrow), and 4 Golden Mikes. His reporting from hot zones and high-stakes stories underlines his hard‑news credentials .
Fox News Live: A Weekend Power Block
Fox News Live serves as the network’s flagship weekend news block, blending headlines, analysis, and field reports. Anchored by a rotating ensemble—including Griff Jenkins, Mike Emanuel, and now Hasnie and Melugin—it aims to deliver fast-paced coverage spanning national and global events .
What’s New?
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Hasnie joined the anchor desk in 2022, bringing her congressional perspective and a reporter’s storytelling edge to weekend coverage.
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Melugin, added in 2023, gives the desk added gravitas with his in-depth correspondent background, enriching the show’s depth and credibility
Their collaboration reflects FNC’s strategy to blend on‑scene reportage with straight-to-the-camera clarity—ensuring viewers receive both context and immediacy.
Why This Matters
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Credibility from Field to Desk
Melugin’s boots-on-the-ground reporting combined with Hasnie’s expertise in political beats makes their pairing compelling—they bring stories from the front lines into the studio with authenticity. -
Weekend News Gets a Boost
By assigning seasoned journalists to full-time weekend anchoring, FNC emphasizes the importance of its weekend programming lineup and the audience’s trust in its news delivery. -
Representation and Storytelling
Hasnie’s background as the child of a Navy officer and immigrant perspective adds diversity and depth, resonating with a broader audience while bringing heart to hard news
The Road Ahead
Aishah Hasnie and Bill Melugin are poised to elevate Fox News Live with incisive interviews, crisp headline segments, and seamless transitions between studio insight and field reporting. As Fox News continues to tune its weekend narrative, viewers will likely see a sharper, more dynamic weekend news experience.
Bottom Line:
The teaming of Hasnie and Melugin signals a smarter, more compelling engine for weekend FNC news—anchoring Fox News Live in both trust and storytelling impact.
