Member News

At Taco Night Friday, you can show support for journalists experiencing job transition

March 2, 2026

Come on out to Taco Night Friday, March 6, and show your support for journalists who have recently lost their jobs through layoffs or corporate restructuring. The ones of those who have signed up for a complimentary three-month guest membership at the National Press Club will be our guests. The…

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NPC members invited to apply for McGraw Fellowships for Business Journalism

February 27, 2026

We want all National Press Club members to be aware that applications are open for the Spring 2026 McGraw Fellowships for Business Journalism, an initiative of the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York. The fellowships provide experienced journalists with a grant…

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Supporting journalists in transition: Taco Night, March 6

February 27, 2026

The National Press Club will host at Taco Night on Friday, March 6, Washington-area journalists affected by layoffs in 2026 who have become Club guest members. The Club is extending support to recently laid off journalists through a complimentary three-month guest membership, providing access to…

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Do you know ... a laid off journalist who could benefit from a free 3-month Club membership?

February 26, 2026

Do you know of a journalist in town who was recently laid off and could benefit from the resources available at the National Press Club as they look for their next job opportunity? Be sure to let them know about an offer, with sign-up open a few more days — must be claimed by March 6. The Club is…

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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by indulging in a spread of Irish cuisine at the Club

February 25, 2026

Join your fellow National Press Club members for a St. Patrick’s Day buffet at the Club's Reliable Source Restaurant on Tuesday, March 17, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Indulge in a feast of traditional Irish delights, including corned beef and cabbage, Guinness Beer lamb shepherd’s pie, and a variety of…

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Owls Breakfast set for Monday, March 9

February 24, 2026

Calling all Owls! If you are a National Press Club member who has maintained 25 years or more of continuous membership, wing your way to the Reliable Source and join your fellow esteemed members on Monday, March 9, for a special Owls Breakfast. You’ll enjoy 20% off entrées on the breakfast menu 7…

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Naval Institute editor to discuss China's Naval expansion, U.S. shipbuilding problems, March 11

February 22, 2026

Capt. Bill Hamblet (U.S. Navy, ret.) plans to discuss China’s naval expansion, problems with U.S. shipbuilding, and other maritime issues at the next meeting of the National Press Club's affiliated American Legion post. The meeting will take place at noon on Wednesday, March 11, in the McClendon…

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Naval Institute editor to discuss China's naval expansion, U.S. shipbuilding problems, March 11

February 13, 2026

Capt. Bill Hamblet (U.S. Navy, ret.) plans to discuss China’s naval expansion, problems with U.S. shipbuilding, and other maritime issues at the next meeting of the National Press Club's affiliated American Legion post. The meeting will take place at noon on Wednesday, March 11, in the McClendon…

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Club members invited to national conference on restoring trust in journalism

February 12, 2026

Steve Herman, a former member of the National Press Club Board of Governors, extends an invitation to all Club members to attend an upcoming national conference at the University of Mississippi that will address restoring trust in American journalism. “How the News Media Can Regain Public Trust”…

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Books & Brunch to discuss 'Vigil' over lunch at the Club and via Zoom on April 15

February 12, 2026

The National Press Club Books & Brunch group will meet at noon Wednesday, April 15, to discuss "Vigil" by George Saunders. This will be a hybrid meeting. The group will meet for lunch in the McClendon Room at the Reliable Source. Those people who cannot attend in person can access the meeting…

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