Biden’s Memory, Age: Part of The White House Reporting Beat, But Requires Context
‘Just The facts’: Darlene Superville, Associated Press White House Correspondent, On Keeping Personal Opinion Out Of News Reporting
‘The environment that we're in makes it more of a story’: Questions about the president’s memory cannot be ignored.
Covering The White House In 2024: ‘It’s All Through The Lens Of The Campaign Now’
Responsible reporting doesn’t mean leaving your humanity at the door, Washington Post White House correspondents Tyler Pager and Yasmeen Abutaleb say
Special counsel report highlights biggest test for the White House: An aging incumbent.
How to Interview POTUS
‘Don’t Be Afraid To Interrupt The President’: It’s Your Interview, Says Reshad Hudson, Nexstar Media Group Washington Correspondent
"Ask what you care about first." Don’t let the clock run out before you get what you came for, says George Condon, National Journal White House correspondent.
Former AG Alberto Gonzales: Justice Will ‘Prevail’ In Trump Prosecutions
G.W. Bush’s Attorney General Calls Donald Trump’s Vow of Retribution ‘Dangerous’
Former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales believes the criminal justice system will prevail in the face of Donald Trump’s 91 felony counts.
Kaitlan Collins—Countering Misinformation: Journalism’s Challenge for Next ‘Several Decades’
Preparation, ‘Active Listening’ Key to Good Reporting
Kaitlan Collins, host of CNN’s The Source: ‘You’re never going to stop growing as a reporter.’
What James Comey Regrets – And What He Doesn’t
Former FBI Director Jim Comey Talks Trump, Clinton
Comey explains why he’s still “optimistic about America” and what he would've done differently after Mar-a-Lago.
Meagan Wolfe Speaks to Statehouse Reporters Days After Attempted Ouster
Georgia’s Gabriel Sterling Says False 2020 Election Claims Still Swamp State Officials
Wisconsin Elections Administrator Meagan Wolfe and Georgia elections official Gabriel Sterling still swamped with 2020 false fraud claims.
Peter Baker: Journalism’s Core Values are Non-Negotiable
How to Get Statements on Record
Officials may criticize or request changes on sensitive stories. Peter Baker of the New York Times explains how to stand your ground.
White House Comms ‘Triaging’ Reporters’ Requests
Advice for White House Correspondents
Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates tells reporters to be direct as White House staff are constantly “triaging” requests.
Build Trust Across the Political Spectrum
Cover All Sides of a Story
Vice President of the Bipartisan Policy Center Steve Scully explains how to use the interviewee’s own words to build connections.
Engaging Younger Audiences in Political Coverage
Young Audiences Crave Relevant Political Coverage, Says Washington Post Deputy Politics Editor
It takes more than TikTok or hype to make political reporting relevant to younger readers, Washington Post Deputy Politics Editor Brianna Tucker said.
Trump’s Family Separation Policy: Telling Difficult Stories
"We Need to Take Away Children": The story behind the story
An 18-month investigation by The Atlantic’s Caitlin Dickerson exposed the Trump administration’s family separation policy.
Mar-a-Lago, Investigating Trump and Covering the DOJ
Investigations Into Trump, Hunter Biden, Matt Gaetz, Oath Keepers And Proud Boys Will Keep Reporters Busy Into The New Year
Evan Perez of CNN and Carrie Johnson of NPR explain how to cover a Department of Justice that doesn’t leak.
FEC Commissioner Shares Campaign Finance Challenges
How Journalists Help Blow the Whistle on Campaign Finance Violations
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.
Dark Money on the Campaign Finance Beat
Documenting Donor Influence on Politicians’ Fundraising
“Dark money” influences politics while donors remain a mystery. What journalists need to know about how to follow campaign finance and its effects on politicians.
21 Types of Political Spin You Should Know
Political Spin and How Journalists Can Spot It, From Someone Who’s Worked Both Sides
Reporters know about “dog-whistling,” but what about “mediated authenticity,” controlling reporters with a “drip” or “the dead cat bounce”?
Build Sources from the Outside In
Practical Tips for White House Journalists
White House reporters from the AP and Washington Post share their advice for getting scoops and dealing with harassment.
Susan Page’s Five Lessons for Journalists
USA Today’s Washington Bureau Chief Shares Tips from Covering Seven Administrations
“The turmoil of the Trump presidency, the attack on the capital on January 6th was a reminder of the fragility of our democracy and the role that journalism has to play.”
The Nitty Gritty of the White House Beat
Getting access to key players isn’t impossible. Be bold and persistent.
From the briefing room to the press secretary offices and beyond, the environment and culture of the White House beat have changed.
How to Cover the Biden White House
A Changing Media Landscape and 24-Hour News Cycle Make White House Beat an Increasing Challenge
After four years of conflict, chaos and early-morning Twitter duty, White House reporters expect a calmer Biden administration – one with more discipline but less access.
White House Beat: Frustrations and Surprises
For Reporters on the Beat, Covering the President is Stifling and Rewarding
Interviews with the president sometimes come out of the blue. How do reporters prepare for the unexpected?
The Trump White House in 2019
Investigations, Campaigning and Maybe Some Governing on Tap for Year Three of Trump Tenure
Three top White House reporters talk about what will – and what won’t – happen during the third year Donald Trump is at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Managing the White House Beat
Round the Clock Headlines in Prestigious Beat
Going to work at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. every day has it perks, but four reporters explain how they work to maintain sources outside as well.
White House Beat: High Profile, Low Access
Working White House Beat Can be Demanding, Frustrating – and Exciting.
