Member News
Press freedom resolution by American Legion Post 20 advances for national consideration
January 24, 2026
A press freedom resolution passed in November by the American Legion post affiliated with the National Press Club has been approved by the Legion's Department of the District of Columbia. Effectively, the action by the DC Legion's executive committee amounts to state-level adoption of Post 20's…
Read MoreClub closed Monday due to forecast weather conditions
January 24, 2026
The National Press Club on Friday, Jan. 23, sent an email to members announcing that it would be closed on Monday, Jan. 26, "in an effort to keep our members, guests, and employees safe" from hazardous conditions expected to be in the wake of the forecast weekend winter storm. The Club said it…
Read MoreGet updated on National Press Club business at General Membership Meeting, Jan. 23
January 22, 2026
National Press Club members are invited to attend the Club's General Membership Meeting on Friday, Jan. 23 at noon. This meeting is open exclusively to Club members in-person only; no livestream or virtual attendance option is available. The meeting will mark the conclusion of the current term of…
Read MoreCome in from the cold for a warm Italian buffet tonight
January 20, 2026
National Press Club members and their guests are invited to an evening of authentic Italian cuisine, live music, and great company on Thursday, Jan. 29 starting at 5:30 p.m. The Italian Buffet and Music Night features a delicious selection of classic Italian dishes, prepared to create a true…
Read MoreU.S. Army Korea expert plans to discuss U.S.-South Korea alliance at Legion Post 20 meeting Jan. 28
January 19, 2026
Col. Seung Joon "Steve" Lee (U.S. Army, ret.) plans to discuss the Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA) and the U.S.-South Korea alliance at the next meeting of American Legion Post 20. The meeting is scheduled to take place at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 28, in the McClendon Room at the National…
Read MoreBooks & Brunch plans to discuss Anne Applebaum's 'Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World' at virtual meeting, Jan. 17
January 14, 2026
The National Press Club Books & Brunch group plans to meet virtually at noon Saturday, Jan. 17, to discuss Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Anne Applebaum.
Read MoreThemed gatherings for Club members continue at Reliable Source with Producers on Jan. 27
January 13, 2026
Make the most of your National Press Club membership by getting to know fellow members through not just socializing over a drink after hours, but finding you have skill sets in common and probably face similar challenges as you navigate technological advances and the current environment that is not…
Read MoreThemed gatherings continue at the Reliable Source with Authors on Jan. 21
January 13, 2026
Make the most of your National Press Club membership by getting to know fellow members through not just socializing over a drink after hours, but finding you have skill sets in common and probably face similar challenges as you navigate technological advances and the current environment that is not…
Read MoreKick off a knowledge-filled New Year with Pub Quiz tonight
January 7, 2026
Welcome back! Now that the holidays are over, and 2026 begins, cap your first week back at the office with an evening of trivia at the National Press Club’s Truman Lounge on Thursday, Jan. 8 at 7 pm for “Pub Quiz with Brainstormer Trivia.” Gather your fellow Club members – and bring along your…
Read MoreClub closing early today and Friday this week
December 27, 2025
The National Press Club will have adjusted operating hours this week as the year-end holiday occurs on a weekday. The Club will be open the day after New Year's Day. On Wednesday, Dec. 31, the Club will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Last orders in the Reliable Source will be taken at 5:30 p.m. The Club…
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