These are the questions to ask when trying to assess an investigation into a politician, Protect Democracy experts say.

A persistent lack of accountability and trust can lead to "fragility of countries and, in worst cases, violent extremism and then civil conflict,” says Pentagon official.

Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates tells reporters to be direct as White House staff are constantly “triaging” requests.

Two U.S. banks failed in March 2023. AP U.S. Treasury reporter Fatima Hussein shares her tips on covering the 2023 global banking crisis.

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly finds AI and China’s data collection through TikTok concerning.

“Legislation that criminalizes election officials for behavior that was previously legal” is a form of interference, says the Voting Rights Lab’s Liz Avore.

Between the runoff and Trump grand jury probe, Georgia was on everyone’s mind. How national “embedded” reporters covered it.

Steve Ellis, president of Taxpayers for Common Sense, says the debt ceiling is no longer a “legitimate policy tool.” Here’s why.

“Talk to everyone,” says Tammy Haddad, former producer for Larry King and consultant on “Veep” and “Succession.”

Vox’s Christian Paz wanted to write about President Biden’s classified documents in a way others weren’t. So, he made it matter to the average American.

Vice President of the Bipartisan Policy Center Steve Scully explains how to use the interviewee’s own words to build connections.

Less is more in broadcast news segments, says Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell.

Gaining legal status in the U. S. can take years for unaccompanied immigrant children. Aimee Korolev and Dalia Castillo-Granados of the ABA detail the process.

New Mexico voters made history by approving early education and childcare funding. Sharon Kayne of New Mexico Voices for Children explained the strategy.

As campaign finance spending skyrockets, “Americans across the ideological spectrum don't want a government for sale,” says OpenSecrets’ Sheila Krumholz.

Master a policy area and you can write your own ticket, Seung Min Kim of AP and Ben Pershing of Wall Street Journal advise Paul Miller fellows.

In the current political environment, it can be difficult to agree upon truth. Mónica Guzmán of Braver Angels says to build trust first and find the truth second.

Writing is hard. Washington Post feature writer Dan Zak told Paul Miller journalists to approach it like solving a puzzle.

Covering politics with a solutions journalism lens means talking to people most affected.

The leak of the Supreme Court’s draft abortion ruling was unprecedented. Now, Supreme Court reporters think the beat is changing.

It takes more than TikTok or hype to make political reporting relevant to younger readers, Washington Post Deputy Politics Editor Brianna Tucker said.

80% of the Supreme Court Bar are white males. For better coverage, journalists should interview other lawyers — and historians.

Women of color who are political candidates are far more likely to be targeted with violent abuse, according to a new study from the Center for Democracy and Technology.

Covering the Defense Department is not all Jack Bauer and Jason Bourne.

When it comes to charging Donald Trump, former FBI and DOJ counsel Chuck Rosenberg warns against “certitude.”

Jan. 6 response was key to whether the United States would move closer or further from civil war, Barbara F. Walter says.

An 18-month investigation by The Atlantic’s Caitlin Dickerson exposed the Trump administration’s family separation policy.

Protect Democracy’s “Authoritarian Handbook” can help journalists distinguish between autocratic threats vs. hard-nosed politics.

Evan Perez of CNN and Carrie Johnson of NPR explain how to cover a Department of Justice that doesn’t leak.

Experts on misinformation, online harassment and election security share their concerns and hopes for election audits and public trust.

Capitol Hill reporters from PBS Newshour, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and CNN share advice for reporters covering Jan. 6, spending bills and more.

Post Roe v. Wade, journalists must think critically while reporting on abortion access, marginalized communities and user data privacy.

How to adapt your writing style and mindset to build a career path that's successful and fun, too.

Understanding “the sociopolitical and economic context that allow for misinformation, or disinformation or even propaganda to spread.”

By tackling different beats, CNN’s Abby Phillip said journalists will find new perspectives that will strengthen their reporting.

How to cover extremism without adding fuel to the fire, from experts in terrorism and white supremacy Bill Braniff and Kesa White.

In response to Donald Trump’s Twitter ban following the Jan. 6 insurrection, three free speech experts discuss First Amendment protections, limitations and challenges in law, policy and social media.

While the Federal Election Commission is trying to stay on top of campaign finances as technology rapidly changes, journalists can help look out for violations.

How to help others and protect yourself online, from KUT Executive Editor Teresa Frontado.

“Latinos are not a monolith, and they do not vote as such.”