Covering Inflation’s Crushing Impact on Women’s Retirement Security
AARP Survey Reveals Financial Insecurity Plagues Older American Women
A panel of experts explore AARP survey data highlighting how the gender gap and caregiving woes are crushing older women's retirement security. But will it impact the outcome of mid-term elections?
Inconsistent Reasoning for Iran War ‘Unthinkable’: Former Pentagon Official
Trump Administration's Wartime Communication at The Pentagon Suffers Without Press Corps
Veteran defense expert Dave Lapan critiques the Trump administration's messaging on the Iran war.
What Was Found When the East Wing Was Torn Down?
White House Historical Association Digitally Re-Creating Iconic Space
WHHA president Stewart McLaurin talks about what's next after the White House East Wing was demolished for Trump's ballroom.
AI and Licensing: Courts, Contracts and the Tension over Content
Navigating Copyright and the Future of Media in the Age of AI
Experts in law, economics and policy predict what's next for AI and creatives caught between courts, capitals and contracts.
‘Wild West’ is New Norm for Congressional Coverage
Reporters Must Be Agile to Cover Chaotic a US Congress, PBS Newshour's Desjardins said
PBS News Hour's Lisa Desjardins told Paul Miller fellows that partisan battles in Congress require reporters to build sources--and persistence--to keep the public in the know.
Journalist Safety Guides: Physical, Digital, Legal Resources
The National Press Foundation has catalogued vital information for journalists that will continue to be updated with new resources and opportunities provided by us as well as other journalism support organizations.
Reporting Trip Surprises, From Kentucky Derby to Assassination Attempt
Prepare for the Unexpected, Journalists Say
Paul Miller alumni Ximena Bustillo of NPR, Benjamin Siegel of ABC News and Jerry Zremski shared their most surprising reporting trips.
Covering Congress a ‘Wild Ride’ for Reporters
In just more than 5 years covering Congress, Nicholas Wu's reporting career already has spanned impeachments, an insurrection and a pandemic.
Supreme Court Reporter Joan Biskupic on Making Your Beat a Career
30 Years on Beat, Still Works on 'Constant' Source Development
Joan Biskupic, who's covered the Supreme Court for CNN, USA Today, Reuters and more over 30 years, urges sourcing outside the marble halls.
Restrictive Pentagon Press Strategy Springing Leaks
Tom Bowman of NPR speaks with National Press Foundation's Paul Miller Washington Reporting fellows about the Hegseth Pentagon's restrictions.
Justice at Risk: Former Official Warns Politics ‘Reshaping’ DOJ
Justice Connection, a group of Justice Department alumni, estimates 5,500 people have left the agency since the start of Trump's second term.
‘News Isn’t Happening at Your Desk’
Cheryl W. Thompson Says Credibility is Built on the Street
Solid beat reporting prepares journalists for investigative projects, NPR's Cheryl Thompson said.
How to Track Government Data Removal, Website Changes
Need FOIA Advice or Investigative Help? Sunlight Research Center Has Tips & Tools
The White House defended the East Wing's demolition by highlighting Democratic scandals on its website. But not all government data changes are so obvious.
Government Shutdown Layoffs ‘Illegal,’ Says Former OMB Official
Sam Berger, a former senior official at the Office of Management and Budget, explains legal issues of the 2025 federal government shutdown.
Policy Analysis for Journalists
It Comes Down to Evidence, Historical Context and Storytelling
Georgetown professor of economics and public policy Day Manoli explains how journalists can tell good legislation from bad.
National Guard Deployments: Why Chicago, Portland Aren’t Minneapolis
Medaria Arradondo: 'These soldiers cannot occupy our cities indefinitely'
Former Minneapolis police chief explains why he wanted National Guard assistance in 2020 – and why 2025 is different.
As U.S. Limits Press Access, Strong Reporter-Source Networks Key
Inside Scoop on Government Sources
David Lapan, DHS press chief in the first Trump administration, and Clinton White House press secretary Mike McCurry advise journalists.
Know Your First Amendment Rights Before the Assignment
1st Amendment Protects a Lot – But Not Everything
NYU professor Stephen Solomon advises journalists on how to avoid arrest while covering protests, ICE raids and police activity.
How Local Journalists Can Translate Flood of Government News
From Tariffs to Immigration, Updates from Washington Require Clear Coverage
Tips from Anna Johnson (AP), Scott Greenberger (Stateline) and Tia Mitchell (Atlanta Journal-Constitution).
Local Journalism ‘Vital’ to ‘Future of American Democracy’
'Stakes Really Are That High,' Says Brennan Center for Justice President Michael Waldman
A leading source of civil and voting rights expresses concern over the deference of the Supreme Court and Congress to the president.
ICE Courthouse Presence ‘Off-the-Charts Problematic’ for Immigration Judges
Data Shows ICE Arresting Smaller Percentage of Migrants with Criminal Background
Former judges express concern over ICE intimidation for immigrants in court and violations of due process.
States Feel Pain of ‘Catastrophic’ Federal Worker Purge
Former DOJ, CBP, FEMA and NWS Officials Explain How Cuts Will Impact Communities
Stacey Young, Tom Fahy, Erik Hooks and Tim Quinn say the mass exodus of federal workers will have implications at the local level.
Covering Small Business Infrastructure: What Journalists Need to Know
Small Business Majority founder and CEO John Arensmeyer told journalists to look beyond bridges and bricks and mortar when it comes to small business infrastructure.
Muriel Bowser: D.C. Mayor, Not President, Should Control National Guard
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks out on Trump's "takeover" of the city, ICE and National Guard forces, and federal layoffs.
Investigating Nonprofits: David Fahrenthold Shares His Secrets
Pulitzer Winner: 'Nobody Regulates These Things'
New York Times investigative reporter Fahrenthold tells journalists how to find where billions of dollars wind up.
Immigration Policy and Business: Understanding the Link
How Immigration Trends Affect American Economic Stability
Julia Gelatt of the Migration Policy Institute answers immigration FAQs about U.S. employment, economy and businesses.
Why Regional Food Business Centers Mattered
Farmers Of Color Hit Hardest By Canceled USDA Program
Capital B News Journalist Aallyah Wright and farmer P. J. Haynie III explain the knock endured when the Trump administration axed millions of dollars in logistical support for farmers.
Bipartisan U.S. Free Trade Push Likely Gone for Generations, Sánchez Says
Former U.S. Commerce Trade Undersecretary Francisco Sánchez on Tariffs, Labor, Manufacturing and Supply Chains.
Trump D.C. Takeover a ‘Significant Danger to the Public,’ Former Cops Say
Michael Fanone and Harry Dunn, former officers who were attacked during the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, denounced Trump's National Guard deployment in Washington.
Medicaid, Hospitals & the Big Beautiful Bill: ‘People Don’t Appreciate the Ripple Effect’
Journalists Can Help Communities Prepare for Medicaid Policy Changes
Experts shared story ideas on tracking the impact of the OBBBA on healthcare, especially in areas served by nonprofit hospitals.
Market May Be Only Check on Trump’s Power, Analyst Says
90-Day Pause on Sanctions Ends July 9
As Donald Trump flexes his power across the U.S. government, the only constraint may come from the market economy, says analyst Steve Okun.
Even Singapore is Dealing with Right-Wing Extremists
What Do Radicalization and Cyber Attacks Have in Common? Online Disinformation
Singapore has rehabilitated religious extremists, but in the far right they face a new challenge, says cybersecurity expert Shashi Jayakumar.
China’s Big Problem? Its Own Consumers
No Sign China's Economic Imbalance Will Reverse, Researcher Says
Under consumption and over capacity is a problem for China – and thus the world economy, says Chen Gang of the East Asian Institute.
Bilahari Kausikan: U.S. Role in World is Undergoing ‘Fundamental Shift’
Former Singapore Diplomat: The End is Not Nigh
Bilahari Kausikan, longtime Singapore diplomat, challenges journalists against the idea that America is exceptional and conflicts are out of the ordinary.
David Maraniss: How to Write the ‘Messy Truth’ in Narrative Journalism
Reporters Must Fully Immerse Themselves, Says the Longtime Journalist and Author
Pulitzer winner, bestselling biographer and longtime (former) Washington Post reporter David Maraniss shares tips on longform writing.
How to Cover Education Department Cuts in Local School Districts
Parents and Educators Brace for a Lack of Education Data
Hear from experts from NCES, Hechinger Report, School Superintendents Association and National Parents Union.
‘Public Records Are Sexy’: Washington Post FOIA Director’s Strategy for Document Requests
Narrowly Tailor Public Records Requests to Get What You Need
"A lot of reporters are too afraid of these agencies. FOIA is a battle," Nate Jones said
Do Immigration Reporters Need Trauma Training?
Moving Beyond The Border, ICE Raids and Deportation to Reflect Immigrant Mental Health Issues
Researcher Ernesto Castañeda noted that trauma is a major focus of immigrant mental health right now – for good reason.
Library of Congress: A Treasure for Researchers – and Reporters
The Library of Congress collections and the Congressional Research Service reports provide rich sources for journalists.
The Art of the Interview: Susan Page’s Advice for Landing a Big Get in Washington
What You Can Learn from a Journalist Who's Covered 10 Presidents
Six pieces of advice from expert interviewer, journalist and author Susan Page.
