Melanie Zanona

Senior Congressional Reporter

Melanie has over a decade of experience covering Congress, where she has interviewed countless high-ranking officials and reported on some of the most consequential stories in Washington. As a senior congressional reporter for Punchbowl News, Melanie is focused on breaking news about the power, people and politics driving Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Melanie is also an on-air contributor for NBC News. Prior to joining Punchbowl News, Melanie was a Capitol Hill reporter for CNN and Politico. She is a proud Chicago native and University of Illinois graduate.

Latest from Melanie Zanona

Trump Cabinet noms blitzing the Senate this week

Trump’s Cabinet nominees will be on Capitol Hill this week for meetings with senators as they look to lock up support from Republicans first.

Johnson gets the Greene light

The support from Greene, a top Trump ally, is just the latest sign that Johnson is likely to encounter little Republican resistance in his quest for 218 votes on the House floor on Jan. 3.

With election over, House Democrats battle over top committee posts

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) is privately mulling a bid to become the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, the latest example of generational turnover that has begun in the post-election period.

How far can Trump push Gaetz — and Senate Republicans?

Alongside Vice President-elect JD Vance, Gaetz met with members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, in addition to incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune.

Guest goes Wild: Ethics Gaetz open — and close

Guest’s comments angered Rep. Susan Wild. Wild accused Guest of mischaracterizing what occurred during the lengthy session.