Member News

Game on! Pub Quiz resumes Sept. 11 at 7 pm

September 7, 2025

The National Press Club’s Pub Quiz is back. Now that the dog days of summer are behind us, “Pub Quiz with Brainstormer Trivia” returns live -- in-person -- in the Truman Lounge at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11. Gather your fellow Club members -- and bring along your non-member friends -- for an evening…

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McGraw Fellowships for Business Journalism now accepting applications for fall awards

September 7, 2025

Members of the National Press Club are invited to apply for the Fall 2025 McGraw Fellowships for Business Journalism, an initiative of the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York. Applications are now being accepted and are due by Oct. 13. The Fellowships provide…

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California wildfire photos featured in NPC annual photo exhibit

September 5, 2025

Documentary photographer Ben Sarao is no stranger to drought, having experienced the weather condition up and down the western United States. That drove him to self-publish a book, "Drought," and then to photograph the devastation caused by California's Palisades Fire in January 2025. Ben Sarao…

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Former Pentagon spokesman says state defense resources bolster National Guard

September 5, 2025

State defense forces can offer valuable help to supplement the National Guard and other responders during natural disasters, Brigadier Gen. Robert Hastings (Texas Military Department, ret.) said at a Sept. 3 lunch meeting of the National Press Club's affiliated American Legion Post. These forces…

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Today: Explore new online campaign performance technology

September 5, 2025

Join the National Press Club Communicators Team for a Lunch & Learn in the Cosgrove Lounge at Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 12 p.m. Members are invited to learn and give feedback on a new online campaign management technology that lets those managing see which channels are driving results across paid…

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Tonight: Young Members host Social

September 4, 2025

Raise a glass and join fellow National Press Club members for an evening of lively conversation and great company at the Young Members Social at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 5 in the Cosgrove Lounge. This event is open to members age 35 and under—an opportunity to connect, unwind, and celebrate the spirit of…

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History & Heritage Team meets Sept. 10

September 4, 2025

The National Press Club History & Heritage Team collects and records the Club history and its impact on journalism.  The meeting begins at noon in the Cosgrove Lounge on Wednesday, September 10. Members can engage in a self-funded lunch from the Reliable Source followed by a meeting with…

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Members photo exhibit now live; opening reception tonight

September 3, 2025

The 2025 members photography exhibit is now on display at the National Press Club, with an online catalog for viewing anywhere. The show opens officially with a reception at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3. The event is free, but RSVPs are required.  The show continues to Sept. 30 in the Club's main…

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September was a busy Month in National Press Club history

September 3, 2025

Dip down anywhere in the National Press Club’s 117-year history and we find remarkable stories about events at our Club that contributed to American, world and social history. The Club’s History and Heritage team is highlighting just a few each month so our members can appreciate the role the Club…

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Club closed on Labor Day

August 29, 2025

The National Press Club will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day. The Wire will return on Tuesday, Sept. 2. 

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