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.
Behind the Scenes at the White House: Photographers Tell Stories Words Can’t Capture
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’
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
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’
'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’
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. 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
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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
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
'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
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.
