Melanie Zanona is a CNN Capitol Hill reporter who covers the news and events related to the U.S. Congress, the White House, and the federal government. She joined CNN in 2021 after working as a congressional reporter. She is also a former staff reporter for The Hill. She is a proud Chicago native and University of Illinois graduate, where she earned her degree in news-editorial journalism. She is married to Jason Robert and has three children and a boxer dog.

Melanie Zanona Family, Parents, Siblings

She was born on March 29, 1981, in Chicago, USA. She has not revealed much about her family, parents, or siblings. She is of white ethnicity and American nationality.

Melanie Zanona Kids

She has three children with her husband Jason Robert. They are a son named Leo, who was born in 2016, and twin daughters named Mia and Zoe, who were born in 2019.

Melanie Zanona Husband

Married to Jason Robert, a radio co-host at Gray Area’s Podcast and an account executive at Washington Nationals. They dated for a long time and tied the knot in 2013. They live in Washington, D.C. with their kids and a boxer dog named Bodie.

Melanie Zanona Age and Birthday

42 years old as of 2023. She celebrates her birthday on March 29 every year.

Melanie Zanona Height

A height of 5 feet 4 inches and a weight of 55 kg. She has brown hair and brown eyes.

Melanie Zanona Education

Graduated from the University of Illinois with a BA in News Editorial Journalism. She was interested in writing from an early age and pursued her career as a reporter.

Melanie Zanona Net Worth

An estimated net worth of $400 thousand as of 2023. She earns her income from her work as a reporter and author at Politico and CNN. She also contributes to other media outlets such as Fox News, MSNBC, and The Hill.

FAQs about Melanie Zanona

 What does Melanie Zanona cover as a Capitol Hill reporter?

She  covers the news and events related to the U.S. Congress, the White House, and the federal government. She focuses on topics such as immigration, infrastructure, foreign policy, and the January 6 attack on the Capitol.

How did Melanie Zanona start her career as a reporter?

She  started her career as a policy and legislative action reporter for CQ Roll Call, a news organization that covers Congress. She then worked as a staff reporter for The Hill, where she reported on House leadership and the Trump administration. She joined Politico in 2018 as a congressional reporter and Huddle author. She moved to CNN in 2021 as a Capitol Hill reporter.

What is Huddle and what does Melanie Zanona write for it?

Huddle is a daily newsletter by Politico that provides tips and insights on what’s happening on Capitol Hill. Melanie Zanona writes for Huddle and delivers the latest news, analysis, and gossip from Congress.

What are some of the notable stories that Melanie Zanona has covered or written?

She has covered or written many stories that have made headlines or influenced public opinion. Some of them are:

• Trump’s infrastructure plan and its challenges in Congress.
• The White House’s travel ban and its impact on refugees and immigrants.
• The U.S. foreign policy towards Cuba and the changes under the Obama and Trump administrations.
• The feud and division among House Republicans and the rise of hardline conservatives.
• The impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas by House Republicans over the border crisis.
• The endorsement push by Trump ahead of the 2024 presidential election and its effect on Republican lawmakers.
• The new January 6 footage that showed a tense exchange between GOP congressmen and Capitol rioters.