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?
Javier Vega: ‘Clarity’ Key to Covering Complex U.S. Immigration Issues
Immigrant Communities Need Clear, Accurate Information, Noticias Telemundo's Vega Said
Noticias Telemundo Correspondent Javier Vega navigates the fear and confusion sparked by Trump administration immigration policies by keeping needs of his audience in focus--and that means making clarity the ultimate goal.
Navigating Legal, Physical Risks When Reporting from Front Lines
Stephen Solomon of NYU and Mickey Osterreicher of NPPA provide journalist safety tips from years of First Amendment work on the front lines.
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.
‘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.
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.
Marc Lacey on the New York Times: ‘We’re Never Going to Cower’
'Media's Role in our Democracy Just Couldn't Be More Essential'
New York Times managing editor and Paul Miller alum says without "responsible" journalism the state of democracy would be even worse.
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.
‘Damage Is Coming’: Real Costs of Trump Tariffs Yet To Strike Consumers
Trade and economics experts Deborah Elms, David Lynch, Dennis Shea and Jeffrey Schwab share insights into Trump's tariff policies.
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.
Trade Tensions, Geopolitics Threaten Global Stability
New World Order: Rise Of Multipolar World Signals End of U.S. Dominance
Are we in a pre-war period or will we settle into a path of economic development, geopolitical expert Andrew Staples posits.
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.
‘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
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.
Keeping Track of Education Data: Resources for Journalists Amid Ed Department Dismantling
Data Helps Tell Education Stories, and Journalists Need to Find the Best Sources
Rachel Rush-Marlowe of Research ED spoke with reporters about finding alternative resources for accessing data as the Trump administration's Education Department policies play out.
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.
Following Local Education Dollars as Federal Funds Shrink
Public Schools Scramble To Fill Budget Gaps from Federal Policy Shift
Laura Anderson and Ash Dhammani of the Georgetown University Edunomics Lab explain the bottom line for school districts.
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.
