Melanie Zanona

Senior Congressional Reporter
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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

Jordan steps up his giving to the NRCC
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) has cut a $500,000 check to the NRCC in the final weeks before the election, according to a source familiar with the matter.
House
Fischer rebounds after sluggish start triggered GOP panic
An unexpectedly close Senate race in deep-red Nebraska recently set off alarm bells in the GOP — including a rare plea for help from a House member in the Cornhusker State.
Elections 2024
Scalise posts double-digit fundraising haul in Q3
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise raked in $10.3 million during the months of July, August and September, bringing his fundraising total to $55.8 million this cycle.
Elections 2024
The LGBTQ women poised to make history in the House
A record number of LGBTQ candidates are running for Congress this cycle. And several of them are poised to make history if they are successful in November.
Campaigns
Inside Stefanik’s effort to boost GOP early voting in New York
House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik is spearheading an effort to get Republicans to embrace early voting in her home state of New York even as former President Donald Trump has given mixed messages on the issue.
Elections 2024
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