National Press Club

09/22/2023

News deserts - both in regional areas that lost their newspapers and in communities that are underserved by media - are vastly growing and have a multifold impact. Some groups and individuals are trying to change what's happening and are testing out different models to see what can work in an industry hurt by the drop in advertising dollars. Join us on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. for a lively conversation on this important topic, with this panel of highly esteemed academics striving to make a difference.

Register here: press.org/events/tackling-news-deserts

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09/21/2023

Gen. Paul Nakasone, head of the National Security Agency and the U.S. Cyber Command, will speak at a National Press Club Headliners luncheon on Sept. 28.

Nakasone has served as commander of the U.S. Cyber Command since 2016 and director of the National Security Agency since May 2018. Nakasone has held command and staff positions across all levels of the Army with assignments in Korea, Iraq and Afghanistan. His most recent overseas posting was as the Director of Intelligence, J2, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command in Kabul, Afghanistan.

The event begins with lunch in the Club ballroom at 12:30 p.m. Remarks begin at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. National Press Club members may purchase tickets for $25. Non-member tickets cost $45.

Get your ticket: press.org/events/npc-headliners-luncheon-general-nakasone

09/19/2023

Join us on Thursday, October 19 for a Headliners Book Event with guests Edie Fraser and Robyn Freedman Spizman. They will be answering questions about their new book "Women Mean Business."

Fraser is the founder and CEO of Women Business Collaborative and author of five books including Do You’re Giving While You’re Living with Robyn Spizman. Spizman is an award-winning New York Times best-selling author and media personality. Joining the discussion will be Elizabeth Ralph, Editor of Politico Magazine and POLITICO Managing Editor, Lisa Matthews, Planning Editor for U.S. News at the Associated Press, and Pamela Prince-Eason, President & CEO, Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.

Get your ticket: press.org/events/npc-headliners-book-event-edie-fraser-robyn-freedman-spizman-women-mean-business

09/18/2023

PanIIT will host "IIT2024 Global Conference Press Briefing" on September 21 at 6 PM EST at National Press Club to formally announce the IIT 2024 Global Conference to be held on Jan 12-14, 2024 (https://iit2024.org). More info https://bit.ly/3EJy7WF

09/15/2023

We are buzzing with excitement! Wednesday, September 20 politicians and journalists will swarm the club for the 2023 National Press Club 'Press vs. Politicians' Spelling Bee.

Make sure you get your ticket: press.org/events/2023-national-press-club-press-vs-politicians-spelling-bee

The relationship between members of Congress and the journalists who cover them can be testy at times. But it will be all fun and games as lawmakers and reporters square off in the Press vs. Politicians Spelling Bee at the legendary National Press Club in downtown Washington on Wednesday, Sept. 20.....

09/15/2023

Join us at the The Fourth Estate Restaurant at the National Press Club on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 6:15pm for an exquisite Wine Social, where we explore the rich and diverse world of South American wines from Chile and Argentina! Connect with fellow wine enthusiasts and enjoy festive bites expertly paired with wines from each region in three distinct tasting rooms. This special event is open to both Press Club members and the general public. Get your tickets now! https://www.press.org/events/south-american-wine-social

09/14/2023

National Press Club press freedom honoree Emilio Gutiérrez Soto has been battling attempts to deport him to a country where he was threatened with death has finally won asylum in the United States.

Fifteen years after coming to the U.S. legally and seeking refuge, Mexican journalist Emilio Gutiérrez Soto this week received word that the Board of Immigration Appeals has ruled him eligible for asylum.

Read our full press release here: press.org/newsroom/national-press-club-press-freedom-honoree-emilio-gutierrez-soto-wins-asylum-after-15-year

09/13/2023

National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts will host its 2023 Visioning Summit on Wednesday, September 20th at National Press Club to discuss advancing Latino representation in media, arts and beyond. For more information: https://rsvp.zkipster.com/_pwknz

09/12/2023

On Thursday, Oct. 12 at 6 p.m., join director Beth Levison and Pulitzer Prize-winning editor Art Cullen of the Storm Lake Times Pilot for a screening of the documentary “Storm Lake” followed by a discussion of the role of independent local journalism.

The documentary, directed by Levison and Iowa native Jerry Risius, chronicles the outsize role of The Storm Lake Times, a family-run newspaper helmed by Cullen, in the life of the small Iowa town it covers and its struggle to survive in a changing media landscape. Against this backdrop, the documentary explores the larger issue of the importance of independent local journalism for the survival of American democracy.

Get your ticket: press.org/events/npc-headliner-screening-storm-lake

09/12/2023

Join us for an exquisite Wine Social on Thursday, Sept. 21. We’ll explore the rich and diverse world of South American wines from Chile and Argentina. Immerse yourself in the flavors, aromas, and culture of these vibrant wine regions as you sample 18 carefully selected wines in three distinct tasting rooms. Indulge in an array of festive bites expertly paired with wines from the tasting rooms. Enjoy the lively atmosphere as you connect with fellow wine enthusiasts and share your newfound appreciation for South American wines.

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09/07/2023

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) will host a briefing on September 13 at noon ET at National Press Club to unveil the AACR Cancer Progress Report 2023. For more information: https://bit.ly/487yKqq

09/05/2023

Shatterproof will host Changing the Narrative: How the Media Can Help America Recover on Thursday, Sept 7 at 12 PM/EST at National Press Club to discuss substance use disorders and the science behind recovery options. For more information: https://bit.ly/3sBl7zS

08/31/2023

Kristen Welker, NBC News chief White House correspondent and incoming moderator of “Meet the Press,” will receive the National Press Club’s Fourth Estate Award during a gala in her honor on Nov. 28. The award recognizes journalists who have made significant contributions to the field and is the Club’s most esteemed prize.

Welker, who on Saturday appeared on her final broadcast as co-anchor of “Weekend TODAY”, is known for her political reporting, which has appeared across all NBC News and MSNBC platforms, including “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt,” “TODAY,” “Meet the Press,” and NBCNews.com. She will be the second woman and the first Black journalist to moderate “Meet the Press.”

This year’s Fourth Estate gala will also commemorate a Club milestone: The Fourth Estate Award is now in its 50th year. The gala will begin with a reception at 6 p.m. ET followed by dinner and the awards program starting at 7 p.m. at the National Press Club. Tickets for the gala are $175 for National Press Club members, and $350 for members of the public.

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Join the National Press Club in honoring Kristen Welker, NBC News chief White House correspondent and incoming moderator of "Meet The Press"

08/22/2023

The Foundation for Women’s Cancer will host the Move4Her Fitness Event and Celebration Event on September 23, 2023 from 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT at the National Press Club to unite patients, caregivers, advocates and world-renowned gynecologic oncologists to move together to raise awareness and funds for the five gyn cancers. For more information: https://2023-move4her.raisely.com/5e61dddb-bd0d-11ed-94b4-0d1315821047

08/18/2023

The National Press Club will celebrate the best in broadcast and print stories from breaking news and Washington regional reporting to humor, political journalism and many other categories at the 50th Annual Journalism Awards Dinner.

Please join us at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 30 starting with a reception in the Holeman Lounge followed at 7 p.m. with dinner and program in the ballroom. This event is business attire.

Buy your ticket here: press.org/events/50th-annual-national-press-club-journalism-awards-dinner

08/15/2023

Award-winning Washington Post reporter Laura Meckler will discuss her new book, “Dream Town: Shaker Heights and the Quest for Racial Equity,” at a National Press Club Headliners Book Event on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Meckler, a national education writer for the Post who grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio, examines the Cleveland suburb’s decades long quest to create a racially integrated community, confronting both the ideals and realities of her hometown.

Tickets cost $5 for members of the National Press Club and $10 for the general public. The program will include a question-and-answer session.

Get your ticket: press.org/events/npc-headliners-book-event-laura-meckler-dream-town-shaker-heights-and-quest-racial-equity

08/14/2023

Today marks the 11th anniversary of the day Austin Tice was captured. This morning we held a panel discussion on challenges faced by US Government in resolving journalist hostage cases. When a journalist is taken hostage, it deprives citizens from the information they need to participate in a functioning democracy. And when a hostage is held for 11 years it makes the government look incredibly weak and disorganized and limits their ability to project power. In light of new hostage cases like that of Evan Gershkovich of the Wall Street Journal, we are compelled to look at the approach and results in these cases.

Watch the panel here: https://youtu.be/X86HPIsg6Xs?t=837

08/08/2023

National Newspaper Publishers Association will host a press conference at 11:00am on Thursday, August 10 at National Press Club to discuss When Good People Write Bad Policy Stop the FDA Menthol Ban! https://www.press.org/events/when-good-people-write-bad-policy

For more information: www.ncjp.info

07/31/2023

On Tuesday, September 5, Maria Ressa will address the threats facing press freedom worldwide and the opportunities for civil society to respond at a National Press Club Headliners luncheon.

Ressa, a former CNN bureau chief who co-founded the innovative Philippine news site Rappler, has been lauded by press organizations across the globe for her fearless journalism and efforts to sound the alarm about the use of digital technology to undermine democratic institutions. The National Press Club honored her in 2020 with its John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award, one year before she and fellow journalist Dmitry Muratov won the Nobel Peace Prize “for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace.” Her recent book, “How to Stand Up to a Dictator,” has been translated into 18 languages.

The event begins with lunch in the Club ballroom at 12:30 p.m. Remarks begin at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. National Press Club members may purchase tickets for $25. Non-member tickets cost $45. For all ticketing-related questions, please email [email protected]. Tickets must be paid for at the time of purchase.

Tickets: press.org/events/npc-headliners-luncheon-maria-ressa

07/26/2023

Former NPR reporter and veteran foreign correspondent Sean Carberry will offer his unique perspective on life in several war zones when he discusses his new book, “Passport Stamps: Searching the World for a War to Call Home," at a National Press Club Headliners book event on Thursday, Aug. 17, at 6:30 p.m.

From 2007 through 2014, Carberry traveled the world reporting from war zones and fragile states for public radio. He spent time in Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Libya, Congo, Colombia, Kosovo, Sudan and other rough neighborhoods before settling down in Afghanistan in 2012. There, he served as NPR’s Kabul correspondent until the end of 2014 when NPR closed the bureau. He is currently the managing editor of National Defense Magazine.

“Passport Stamps” is a candid, darkly comic, and emotionally naked tale of a man who—driven by grief, loss, and the desire to find his “tribe”—seeks solace in the world’s most dangerous places and his pursuit to join the ranks of combat-tested war correspondents. The learning curve of reporting in hostile environments is steep, sometimes comical, and sometimes nearly fatal. When the assignment ends, Carberry is left to confront the mental and emotional impact of the years of danger, death, and destruction.

Get your ticket: press.org/events/npc-headliners-book-event-sean-carberry-passport-stamps-searching-world-war-call-home

07/25/2023

The National Press Club announced the winners of the 2023 National Press Club Journalism Awards. Individuals and news organizations will be honored in a ceremony at the National Press Club on Wednesday, August 30. Tickets are on sale now!

WASHINGTON, July 25, 2023 – National Press Club President Eileen O’Reilly today announced the winners of the prestigious National Press Club Journalism Awards. The Wall Street Journal won in four categories in the National Press Club journalism contest. “The National Press Club Journalism Awar...

07/24/2023

One Korea Network (OKN) will host a Press Conference, "Risks & Dangers of HR1369, the Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act" on July 25 at 11 am at National Press Club to discuss the dangers of HR1369. For more information: https://onekoreanetwork.com/2023/07/20/okn-press-conference-hr1369

07/19/2023

For the next 24-hours National Press Club members, Evan's The Wall Street Journal colleagues and journalists around the globe are participating in a Read-A-Thon to Free Evan Gershkovich. We are reading Evan’s journalism to show support for Evan as he passes 100 days in jail. Watch here:https://www.press.org/events/read-thon-free-evan-gershkovich

07/14/2023

Yesterday at the National Press Club President Eileen O'Reilly hosted Evan Gershkovich's family and colleagues from The Wall Street Journal for an update on his wrongful detention in . You can watch the full press conference here: https://loom.ly/V3rAFeM


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07/06/2023

On Thursday, July 13 at 11 a.m. the National Press Club is hosting a press briefing on the Evan Gershkovich Case: Where Do We Stand After 100 Days.

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained by Russian security services March 29, 2023 while reporting in Russia and has been held in a Moscow prison ever since. His detention has now been extended until at least Aug. 30. This briefing will examine the first 100 days of Evan’s detention, including:

-Evan’s sister, Danielle, in her first public media appearance since Evan’s detention, will talk about their family and how Evan’s detention has impacted them. The family lives in Philadelphia.
-What The Wall Street Journal and the U.S. government are doing to seek Evan’s return.
-Perspectives on Russia’s criminalization of journalism and what Evan’s case tells us about press freedom worldwide.
-Steps the National Press Club is taking to keep a focus on Evan’s case and support the family and the Journal.

Please register to attend: https://www.press.org/events/press-briefing-evan-gershkovich-case-where-do-we-stand-after-100-days

06/30/2023

On Monday, July 17 at 12:30 p.m., SEC Chair Gary Gensler will address artificial intelligence and securities regulation at a National Press Club Headliners Luncheon.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has indicated on its regulatory agenda that it intends to propose rules in the next few months “related to investment adviser conflicts in the use of predictive data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and similar technologies in connection with certain investor interactions.”

Gensler was nominated by President Biden and confirmed by the Senate in April 2021 to head the five-member SEC. He has embarked on a wide-ranging and aggressive regulatory agenda that has drawn intense praise and criticism. He has said his goal is to improve the efficiency and transparency of financial markets and reduce costs for investors.

Tickets: press.org/events/npc-headliners-luncheon-sec-chair-gary-gensler

06/23/2023

On Friday next week, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Milley will speak at a National Press Club in-person Headliners Luncheon.

General Mark A. Milley is the 20th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the nation’s highest-ranking military officer, and the principal military advisor to the President, Secretary of Defense, and National Security Council.

The event begins with lunch in the Club ballroom at 12:00 p.m. Remarks begin at 12:30 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 1:30 p.m. National Press Club members may purchase tickets for $25. Non-member tickets cost $45. Tickets must be paid for at the time of purchase.

Purchase your tickets here: press.org/events/headliners/npc-headliners-luncheon-chairman-joint-chiefs-staff-gen-milley

06/06/2023

The reflected on Bill McCarren’s impact on over the last decade.

“McCarren played an outsize role in efforts at getting me released from prison in Iran seven years ago. He used the relationship with Muhammad Ali to request that The Greatest issue a statement raising the profile of my case. It was one of the final causes Ali championed in his life.”

Congratulations to Bill on his retirement, and a sincere thank you.

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06/05/2023

Dr. Steve Greer to host a press conference on 6/12 2pm at
National Press Club to discuss black budget projects related to UFO/UAP operations. He will be joined by several Government whistleblowers, who will be presenting testimony. More info: https://geni.us/dc2023

05/31/2023

On Thursday, June 22 at 12:30 p.m., Maryland Gov. Wes Moore will speak at a National Press Club Headliners luncheon.

Moore, Maryland's first Black governor, recently closed out his first legislative session, signing into law a $15 an-hour minimum wage, expanded tax breaks for military retirees, and the SERVE Act, a first-in-the-nation program offering high school students a state-paid service year option. He also signed new gun control bills that restrict who can carry guns in public and where they can bring them. The National Rifle Association immediately challenged the measures in federal court.

The event begins with lunch in the Club ballroom at 12:30 p.m. Remarks begin at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. National Press Club members may purchase tickets for $25. Non-member tickets cost $45.

TICKETS: press.org/events/npc-headliners-luncheon-maryland-governor-wes-moore

05/31/2023

Dr. Steve Greer to host a press conference on June 12th, 2pm at
National Press Club to discuss black budget projects related to UFO/UAP operations. He will be joined by several Government whistleblowers, who will be presenting testimony. More info: https://geni.us/dc2023

05/26/2023

Dr. Steve Greer will host a press conference on June 12, 2023 at 2:00 pm National Press Club to discuss black budget projects related to UFO/UAP operations. He will be joined by several Government whistleblowers, who will be presenting testimony. For more information: https://geni.us/dc2023 !

05/24/2023

Former Sen. Gary Hart will join two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter James Risen on June 5 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss Risen’s new book, “The Last Honest Man,” which explores the Church Committee, a special Senate panel convened in 1975 to investigate the federal government’s clandestine programs, including the CIA’s plot to assassinate Fidel Castro, and the FBI’s role in the killing of Black Panther leader Fred Hampton.

Other panelists include co-author Tom Risen and former Church Committee staff members Peter Fenn, Frederick Baron, Rick Inderfurth and Loch Johnson.

Congressional staffers who worked for the Church committee recently wrote an open letter urging Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, who chairs the newly formed House Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, to change course by pursuing a bipartisan inquiry. Hart, the last surviving member of the Church Committee, writing in The New York Times, called Jordan’s subcommittee a “mockery.”

Get your ticket: https://www.press.org/events/npc-headliners-book-event-former-sen-gary-hart-reporter-james-risen-discuss-last-honest-man

05/16/2023

NEW DEADLINE MAY 22 - NPC’s awards seek to recognize outstanding work in 15 categories across a range of topics and writing styles including politics, breaking news, consumer news, foreign coverage, broadcast, print, online, photography and more. Submit your best work from 2022 today!
press.org/national-press-club-journalism-awards

05/11/2023

At 10:30AM, NPC President Eileen O'Reilly and the USA Bureau Chief of Al Jazeera Abderrahim Foukara will be at the National Press Club to call for one year after her death. They will also be sharing messages from Senator Van Hollen and Shireen's niece Lina Abu Akleh.
Join us in person or watch live: press.org/events/solidarity-shireen-abu-akleh

Veteran American reporter Shireen Abu Akleh was shot and killed on May 11, 2022 as she was covering a raid near Jenin in the West Bank. A correspondent for Al Jazeera, Shireen had been covering events in the region for 15 years and was following all the protocols to maintain safety. She was in plain...

05/09/2023

Thurs. May 11 is the one-year anniversary of the killing of veteran American reporter Shireen Abu Akleh. A correspondent for Al Jazeera, Shireen had been covering events in the region for 15 years and was following all the protocols to maintain safety. She was in plain sight of the Israeli forces. She was wearing a vest clearly marked PRESS, and was wearing her helmet. But, despite these precautions, evidence indicates she was fired upon and killed by the Israeli military. Shireen is a U.S. citizen and as such her death should receive a full investigation. The Israeli government’s cooperation has been limited and insufficient and no one has been held accountable.

Join us on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. as Al Jazeera's Washington Bureau Chief Abderrahim Foukara discusses the outlet's concerns as Shireen’s employer. NPC President Eileen O’Reilly will remind us why the National Press Club honored Shireen in 2022 with the President’s Award. Shireen’s niece, Lina Abu Akleh will address the concerns of Shireen’s family as well as her own personal loss.

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05/05/2023

The National Press Club's annual journalism awards seek to recognize and honor professional journalists who produced outstanding work in 2022. The categories cover a wide range of topics and writing styles to include politics, breaking news, consumer news, foreign coverage, use of print, online, broadcast news techniques and news photos.

Entries may be submitted by either journalists or their employers. The deadline to submit entries is May 15, 2023.

Through our annual journalism awards, the National Press Club seeks to recognize and honor professional journalists who produced outstanding work for the public, either independently or as employees of editorially independent news entities. In all cases, judges will give weight to demonstration of i...

05/02/2023

Today at 1 p.m. the National Press Club is hosting a news conference with Debra Tice, mother of award-winning journalist Austin Tice who has been held in Syria since 2012. Mrs. Tice is here for meetings with the Administration and her intergovernmental team. She also attended the Annual White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday night where the President spoke with passion about Austin and Evan Gershkovich and the need to bring them home. Austin and Evan are currently the only two US journalists being held overseas.