Bilahari Kausikan: U.S. Role in World is Undergoing ‘Fundamental Shift’
June 26 2025
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
June 13 2025
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
June 11 2025
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
June 10 2025
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?
June 02 2025
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
May 22 2025
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
April 15 2025
What You Can Learn from a Journalist Who's Covered 10 Presidents
Six pieces of advice from expert interviewer, journalist and author Susan Page.
Behind the Scenes at the White House: Photographers Tell Stories Words Can’t Capture
April 11 2025
Iconic Moments: Photojournalists Document History, Drive Emotion
Former White House photographers Shealah Craighead and Joyce Boghosian remind reporters of the importance of visual storytelling.
AP White House Reporter: ‘We’re Not Going Away’
April 09 2025
An expert on reporting for the White House shared advice on how to navigate the complicated beat.
White House reporter Aamer Madhani of the Associated Press spoke with NPF's Paul Miller class just ahead of the judge's April 8 decision.
Listen to What People are NOT Saying, Says David Weigel
April 07 2025
Best Sources Are 'Not Necessarily Political Actors'
Semafor's David Weigel has advice for political journalists on getting to the heart of a story.
Ex-DOJ Official to Reporters: ‘There Are 2 Things Left – The Courts and You’
April 03 2025
'I am deeply disturbed by what I'm seeing,' says former FBI chief of staff, DEA lead Chuck Rosenberg
Chuck Rosenberg has served at virtually every level of both Republican and Democratic administrations. This is like nothing he's ever seen.
‘Journalists Are Where the Accountability Needs to Happen’
April 02 2025
DOJ Correspondents: Accountability, Context and Building Trust with Sources is Essential
Veteran Justice Department reporters spoke with Paul Miller fellows about how to navigate the Trump administration changes.
U.S. Faces ‘Crisis of Institutional Legitimacy’: Former CIA, DOD Official
March 25 2025
Trump Firings 'Potentially Very Harmful' to National Security, George Little Says
George Little, former chief spokesperson at the CIA and Defense Department, answered Paul Miller reporters' questions.
DOJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz on the Role after Trump’s Mass Firings
March 24 2025
Apolitical, Independent Mission of Rooting Out Fraud, Waste, Corruption Remains
Justice Department watchdog Michael Horowitz, one of the few who wasn't fired by Trump, talks political pressure.
Advice for Staying the Course
March 10 2025
The Pillars of the Fourth Estate Won’t Crumble If Journalists Stand their Ground
Veteran journalist Sonya Ross helped Widening fellows put America’s current crisis in proper perspective—and convinced them they’re up to the challenge.
Helene Cooper on Covering the Pentagon in New Trump Term
Feb. 13 2025
Don't Worry About Bias if You Let the Facts Speak for Themselves, Helene Cooper Advises
Veteran Pentagon correspondent Helene Cooper shared advice from covering Trump's first term and how she plans to cover the current administration.
‘Show Up’: In-Person Reporting Gets Results
Jan. 21 2025
Paul Miller Washington Reporting Alumni Share Tips
Journalists offer advice on building sources on Capitol Hill and in new beats.
Washington Journalism’s ‘Essential Ingredient’: Deep Sourcing
Jan. 17 2025
Reporter-Source Relationship is the Test of Any Good Journalist
Two-time Pulitzer winner Philip Rucker says "no surprises journalism" helps reporters build trust with sources.
Capitol Police Chief on Jan. 6: ‘You Cannot Politicize This’
Jan. 15 2025
Jan. 6 Insurrection Looms Large for Capitol Police Chief
"I got cops that were just stomped, were beaten with hockey sticks," said U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger of the Jan. 6 attack.
Covering the Supreme Court: Shattering a Culture of Secrecy
Dec. 17 2024
Politico, ProPublica Reporters Behind Mega-Scoops Share Tips
Politico's Josh Gerstein, who co-authored the Dobbs scoop, and ProPublica's Kirsten Berg, on the team behind the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporting on Justice Clarence Thomas' trips, detail how SCOTUS coverage has changed.
‘Getting The Truth Out’: Trump’s First Term Is Roadmap For Press In New Administration
Nov. 22 2024
Advice for Young Journalists from Mike Allen, David Weigel, Jeff Mason
Three veteran journalists shared lessons from covering President Trump's first term.
‘Extreme Measures’: What Trump 2.0 Means for Immigration, DHS
Nov. 19 2024
Mass Deportations and Changes to Legal Immigration Expected
A homeland security adviser to former Vice President Mike Pence shares what reporters covering the Department of Homeland Security, ICE and the border should know.
Amplify Community Voices to Tell Stories of Health Inequity
Nov. 09 2024
Public health is Complex. So is Health Equity. Journalists Can Help Connect the Dots
Award-winning journalist Kat Stafford and leaders of Big Cities Health Coalition and West Side United share tips for reporters.
How Community Development Financing is Different
Nov. 07 2024
Community Development Financial Institutions Promote Equity for Oft-Ignored Communities
Angie Main of NACDC explains how CDFIs support economically disadvantaged communities through federal and private funds.
‘Housing Is Really a Human Issue’
Oct. 25 2024
Covering Housing Requires Understanding 'Not Sexy' Zoning and More
There are people behind the housing crisis and lives that have been uprooted because of it. Experts spoke with reporters about how to cover this sensitive topic and where to find valuable stories.
‘Trump is Nixon on Stilts and Steroids,’ Says John Dean
Oct. 21 2024
Nixon's Former White House Counsel: Watergate Pales to Trump Abuses
"They think this is just another election." It's not, warns John Dean, Nixon's White House counsel known for Watergate testimony.
Covering the 2024 Election: Guidance from the Trenches
Oct. 16 2024
Incisive journalism is needed more than ever in the 2024 election. NPF has distilled advice from dozens of experts into this reporting guide.
Reporting Guide on Tribal Sovereignty
Oct. 14 2024
Legacy Media Often Miss Mark on Native Nations
ICT News reporter Pauly Denetclaw and Montana state senator Shane Morigeau advise reporters on covering indigenous affairs.
Jan. 6 Committee Chair Bennie Thompson on What to Expect This Election
Sept. 20 2024
'This Democracy Is Still Fragile,' Congressman Says
The committee's investigation into the Jan. 6 Capitol attack led to security and logistical changes – as well as the case against Trump.
Election Security According to CISA
Sept. 18 2024
2024 Election Threat Environment May Be ‘Most Complex Yet’
Cait Conley, a senior advisor at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), answers reporters’ questions on election integrity.
New Election Laws Governing 2024 Vote
Aug. 06 2024
'Voters are headed into a different set of rules in 2024'
In addition to the candidates vying for election in 2024, voters also will be navigating a constellation of new laws governing how they vote.
Election Misinformation Not New – But Potent
Aug. 06 2024
Journalists Must Help Public Understand How Elections Work
While unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud remain the enemy of public trust in the 2024 election, officials faced misinformation for decades.
Election Forensics: Detecting Election Fraud
Aug. 06 2024
Eforensics Researcher Explains Procedural vs. Realized Fraud
Walter Mebane, a political scientist and statistician, advocates for eforensics in analyzing election accuracy.
What Journalists Should Know About Election Officials
Aug. 05 2024
Election Officials Are Under Attack; Journalists Must Handle With Care, Experts Say.
Journalists can play a key role in stopping election dis and misinformation if they work with election officials, said The Election Group's Tina Barton.
Trump Gains with Black Men Overblown, Says Detroit NAACP President
Aug. 02 2024
Creator of Souls/Soles to the Polls Talks 2024 Election, Project 2025
"Black men are not going to vote for Trump in numbers," says Rev. Wendell Anthony.
‘Panic Button’ Created for Election Workers
July 31 2024
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson Explains Polling Place Protections
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and other officials have taken unprecedented steps to protect election workers against threats.
Michigan AG Believes ‘Bad Actors’ Will Test 2024 Election
July 31 2024
Dana Nessel Says She's 'Not Afraid' to Charge Election Interference
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel called out Ken Paxton, Sidney Powell, Stefanie Lambert and other lawyers as "bad actors."
2020 Election ‘Most Transparent and Secure’ in U.S. History, Ex-DHS Sec. Says
July 30 2024
Yet Many Americans Incorrectly Believe It Was Stolen; Therein Lies the Challenge for Journalists, Jeh Johnson Points Out
Democracy is under threat, said Jeh Johnson, former Secretary of Homeland Security. An ABA Task Force report on Friday will announce actions to counter autocracy.
Keeping Humanity in Your Reporting: Mark Leibovich on Writing
June 20 2024
Adding a Human Touch to Every Beat
The Atlantic staff writer Mike Leibovich still believes in the power of strong writing with a human touch.
Judy Smith: What the Real Olivia Pope Tells the Press
June 12 2024
Crisis Management Expert Judy Smith Talks Trust and Truth in Media Relations
"I don't lie," says Smith, and "relationships matter."