WASHINGTON — National Press Club President Mike Balsamo today issued a statement on new restrictions that forced dozens of Pentagon journalists to surrender their credentials:

Calling all @pressclubdc.bsky.social members! You're invited to the next Cocktails and Conversations event, featuring Jessica Jerreat and Patsy Widakuswara, who will discuss their work as press freedom advocates with the #SaveVOA campaign. RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/press-free...

Last week, we welcomed acclaimed filmmakers Grima Irmudottir, Pamela Hogan and Hrafnhildur Gunnarsdóttir, and Iceland's Ambassador to the United States Svanhildur Hólm Valsdóttir for a screening of "The Day Iceland Stood Still." Click below to see pictures from the event ⬇️

Members of the @pressclubdc.bsky.social are invited to a reception on October 7 with freed journalist Alsu Kurmasheva to learn her story and hear about developments in the press freedom space in Russia, Europe, and around the world. RSVP (and bring a guest!): www.press.org/events/press...

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 — National Press Club President Mike Balsamo today released the following statement on the Pentagon’s new pledge requirement for reporters:

WASHINGTON, September 17 -- Today, the National Press Club urged the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to withdraw a proposed rule that would sharply restrict the ability of foreign correspondents to live and work in the United States.

The Institute is proud to honor @edmahon.bsky.social, an investigative reporter at @spotlightpa.org, with the 2025 Neil and Susan Sheehan Award for Investigative Journalism. Join us at @pressclubdc.bsky.social on Dec. 9 to celebrate: www.pressclubinstitute.org/2025/09/12/e...

Congratulations to Robert Costa of @cbsnews.com, @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social, recipient of the @pressclubdc.bsky.social's 2025 #FourthEstate Award! Join us on Dec. 9 to honor Robert at our annual gala celebrating excellence in journalism. Tickets on sale now: www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-fourt...

Robert Costa, a national correspondent for "CBS Sunday Morning" and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, will accept the National Press Club’s Fourth Estate Award during a gala in his honor on December 9 in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON — The National Press Club announced today it will present its distinguished President’s Award for 2025 to Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu, a respected editor and columnist who has been imprisoned in Beijing since February 2022 after being convicted on espionage charges he is appealing.

Join us next month for a Piano Talks session with former CNN executive, John Towriss.

Congratulations to the team at ABC News for winning the 2025 Breaking News Award (broadcast)!

Join us for a virtual half-day conference on the business of freelancing. We're offering two tailored tracks for both new + experienced freelancers. Topics: Industry overview, pitching, business + legal tips Speakers: Seasoned freelancers, editors, attorney www.eventbrite.com/e/the-freela...

Journalists: Part two of our virtual briefings with @bipartisanpolicy.org dives into how the “Big Beautiful Bill” affects taxes — and what that means for your audience. With BPC's @shaiakabas.bsky.social and @andrewlautz.bsky.social www.pressclubinstitute.org/event/the-bi...

Congratulations to the team at The @apnews.com for winning the 2025 Breaking News Award (print/online)! We cannot wait to welcome you to the National Press Club on August 27 for our annual awards ceremony.

Below is an excerpt of a statement from National Press Club president, Mike Balsamo:

Join us next week for an overview of the "Big Beautiful Bill" to kick off our virtual briefing series with @bipartisanpolicy.org. This session will guide journalists through the nuts and bolts of the law and inform ongoing coverage of the law's impacts. www.pressclubinstitute.org/event/overvi...

Thank you National Press Club judges for this wonderful and unexpected honor! @pressclubdc.bsky.social #journalismawards www.postandcourier.com/news/f35-cra...

Congratulations to the journalists at Bloomberg, Los Angeles Times, TIME, The 19th, The Post and Courier, NPR, Spotlight of America, The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, NBC News, The Associated Press, ABC News, and Floodlight news!

Looking for something to do this weekend? Stop by the Club for a new social event, the Press Refresh Clothing Swap. This free clothing swap is a community event that's all about sustainability, style, and connection — bringing people together to give new life to gently worn clothes. Register below⬇️

There’s still time to get tickets for tomorrow’s event on the Espionage Act! Join attorneys Abbe Lowell and Mark Zaid for a Headliners Cocktails & Conversation event about the Act’s use in prosecuting whistleblowers and its recent spotlight in the SignalGate story. Get tickets at the link below⬇️

Big congratulations to Representative Don Beyer for taking home the 2025 Press & Politicians Spelling Bee champion trophy! A huge thank you to all the amazing spellers who participated—you made this year’s event truly special. We can’t wait to see what next year’s competition brings!

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Our annual Press & Politicians Spelling Bee is coming up on Wednesday! If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, you still can - get them at the link below. We can't wait to see you there!🐝

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The National Press Club's multimedia production studios help you tell your story to the world! Located just two blocks from The White House, our state-of-the-art production facilities can help you connect live with audiences around the world and create multimedia content to engage your audiences.

🎤📚 Politicians vs. Press — Who can spell best? Join the fun at the Press & Politicians Spelling Bee on Wednesday, June 25 at the historic National Press Club! This lively tradition pits lawmakers against journalists in a hilarious spelling showdown — all for a great cause.

✨ Summer schedules can make it tough to get everyone in the same room — but hybrid events make it easier! Combine in-person gatherings with live webcasts or interactive online experiences to reach a global audience and offer flexible engagement options. Hybrid events are the best of both worlds! 🎥

WASHINGTON, June 9 — Following multiple disturbing incidents in which Los Angeles police and sheriff’s deputies targeted, injured, and obstructed journalists covering public protests, National Press Club President Mike Balsamo issued the following statement today:

Exciting news! The Press Freedom Center will be joined by the @nytimes.com's Stephanie Nolen at our event next Wednesday at 6pm: How to Save the Amazon. Reserve your ticket at the link! www.eventbrite.com/e/even-if-yo...

Join the Communicators Team for a “Lunch and Learn” session on Tuesday, June 10 at 12 p.m. with mind-body science pioneer, physician, and Psychology Today blogger Dr. Esther Sternberg M.D., to learn how to manage your stress response and make it work for you.

There is still time to purchase a ticket for our event happening tomorrow with Eliza Reid, the former First Lady of Iceland! She will be at the Club to discuss her debut novel, "Death on the Island." Get your tickets⬇️ www.eventbrite.com/e/national-p...

A bit of history on our Press & Politicians Spelling Bee 🐝🏛️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOnb...

Join us and Gunston Hall - George Mason's Historic Home’s Digital Fellow and Graduate Student Nick Gentry and Senior Curator and Head of Collections, Kate Steir, Ph.D.

🚨 Big news! Dr. Mikhail Varshavski — family physician, media star & health educator — is headlining a National Press Club dinner on Friday, May 30! 🩺🎤

🚨There are only a few ours left to apply! Don't miss out on our 2025 Journalism Awards!🚨 Apply here: www.press.org/club/nationa...

Read the full statement here: www.press.org/newsroom/pre...

WASHINGTON, May 12 – National Press Club President Mike Balsamo issued the following statement today after President Trump’s first overseas trip without wire service reporters aboard Air Force One.

Calling all journalists with an interest in AI 📣 We’ve dropped prices for our workshop at @pressclubdc.bsky.social next Friday. Learn to incorporate AI into your daily workflow. Tickets 🎟️ $50 for the public; $40 for NPC members (lunch included): www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-a...

🐝 It's almost time for one of D.C.'s most spirited traditions: the Press vs. Politicians Spelling Bee! This year’s lineup features a sharp mix of journalistic and legislative talent ready to battle it out letter by letter:

We've just extended ticket sales for tomorrow night's screening of Words of War at the @pressclubdc.bsky.social Get your tickets here before they run out: www.eventbrite.com/e/words-of-w...

May 16: Join us at @pressclubdc.bsky.social for a half-day workshop on AI skills for journalists. With @vaniaandre.bsky.social, @thehaitiantimes.bsky.social; @pcheung630.bsky.social, @hackshackers.com; @andrewwallender.com, @bloomberglaw.com Tickets on sale: www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-a...

If you waited until the last minute to apply for one of our 15 NPC Journalism Awards, you're in luck. We have extended to application deadline to May 16. And we mean it this time - it's really closing on May 16. Apply now! press.secure-platform.com/site/solicit...

On Wednesday at 6pm, the Press Freedom Center will host a screening of Words of War, a film about the late Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya and a story of the importance of press freedom. A panel discussion with cast and crew will follow. Click here to RSVP! www.eventbrite.com/e/words-of-w...

#WorldPressFreedomDay is coming up. Here is what the @pfc-npc.bsky.social has planned. More details here: www.press.org/newsroom/wor...

⏰The clock is ticking...apply for one of our 15 Journalism Awards before entry closes on May 5.

Is America losing its voice in the Middle East? On Tuesday, April 22, at 9:30am, Jeff Gedmin, CEO of MBN, will join the Press Freedom Center to discuss what shuttering the Middle East Broadcasting Networks may mean for press freedom. LEARN MORE/RSVP HERE: www.press.org/events/ameri...

🧵WASHINGTON, April 16 — The following is a statement from National Press Club President Mike Balsamo: