Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough to speak at Headliners Breakfast, Oct. 29

Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough is scheduled to deliver an update on the state of America’s veterans and their families at a National Press Club Headliners Breakfast on Tuesday, Oct. 29.

Breakfast begins at 9:30 a.m. Remarks begin at 10 a.m. followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 11 a.m. Club members may purchase up to two tickets for the discounted $25. Non-member tickets cost $45.

To reserve a table and for all ticketing-related questions, please email [email protected]. All guest information must be confirmed 72 hours before the start of the event. Tickets must be paid for at the time of purchase.

During his confirmation hearing, Secretary McDonough testified to Congress, “I will work tirelessly to build and restore VA's trust as the premier agency for ensuring the well-being of America’s veterans. After all, there is no more sacred obligation nor noble undertaking than to uphold our promises to our veterans, whether they came home decades ago or days ago.”

McDonough was sworn in as the 11th secretary of Veterans Affairs on Feb. 9, 2021, and has worked to reduce homelessness and enhance medical care for America's veterans.

To submit a question in advance, put VETERANS in the subject line and email it to [email protected]. The deadline for submitting questions in advance is 8:30 a.m. on the day of the breakfast.