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NPC Headliners: "My Father's House," John Conyers III
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Author John Conyers III will discuss his new book My Father’s House at a Headliners Book Event on September 9 at 6 p.m. In his book, the son of longest-serving African American Congressman John Conyers Jr. shines a spotlight on his father and his political legacy, and reveals how, as his son, he eventually learned to leverage his own voice in a world that his father helped create. A political, historical, and family story, My Father’s House explores how John James Conyers, Jr., was at once a man of deep and abiding spiritual faith, human talents, and human weaknesses. As he places his father…
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NPC Headliners: "Death on the Island," Eliza Reid
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Best-selling author and former First Lady of Iceland Eliza Reid will discuss "Death on the Island," her debut mystery novel, at a Headliners Book Event on May 22 at 6 p.m. The tale takes readers on a haunting trip to Iceland's Westman Islands where, as a storm rages outside and glasses are raised in a toast, the deputy ambassador falls dead. Trapped by the weather, the remaining guests grow suspicious of one another as secrets are revealed, and the ambassador's wife begins to wonder whether they have all witnessed a murder. Reid, an acclaimed writer and co-founder of the Iceland Writers…
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NPC Headliners: "A Protest History of the United States," Gloria Browne-Marshall
Emmy-award winner and author Gloria Browne-Marshall will discuss her new book, A Protest History of the United States at a Headliners Book Event on Thursday, May 29 at 6 p.m. A Protest History of the United States reviews more than 400 years of how Americans have expressed their displeasure with government policies and is being released at a time when many Americans are taking to the streets – both literally and virtually – to disagree with the current societal and governmental state of affairs. A key lesson found over those centuries: Lasting change is often the result of sustained,…
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NPC Headliners: Letter from George Mason
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On Tuesday, June 10 at 10 a.m., Gunston Hall’s Digital Fellow and Graduate Student Nick Gentry and Senior Curator and Head of Collections Kate Steir, Ph.D. will be at a National Press Club Headliners Coffee and Conversation to discuss an unpublished George Mason and George Washington letter discovered by Gentry. The letter, dated April 6, 1768, also features a reply in George Washington’s hand dated 1789. The text of this letter sheds unexpected light on the private dealings—and quiet tensions—between two pillars of the Revolutionary era: George Washington and George Mason. It adds an…
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NPC Headliners: Delegation from India
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Four members of an all-party delegation from India will speak at a National Press Club Newsmakers event on Wednesday, June 4 at 3:00 p.m. on Operation Sindoor, regional security and India’s diplomatic outreach to the United States. The speakers—Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Mr. Milind Deora and Mr. Tejasvi Surya—represent a cross-section of Indian political leadership. They will be joined by former Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Taranjit Singh Sandhu to bring insight into India’s foreign policy. This Headliners event is open to credentialed media and Club members. Registration is essential. To submit…
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President Donald Trump's Minerals and Peace Deal in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): Congolese Women Leaders Raise Concerns
Justine Masika Bihamba (Synergie des Femmes), Anny Modi (Afia Mama), Elodie W’Igulu Ntamuzinda (Dignite Humaine), and Fazila Kambesa (Congolese Women Fund) have arrived in Washington, DC, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to voice the concerns of Congolese civil society regarding the Trump Administration’s proposed minerals-for-security deal with the Congolese government. These women leaders will brief the press on the need for an inclusive, transparent, and justice-focused approach to peace and resource management in the DRC amid escalating conflict and displacement.
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Report on Election Fraud in the June 3 South Korean Presidential Election – International Election Monitoring Team
Report on Election Fraud in the June 3 South Korean Presidential Election – International Election Monitoring Team Thursday, June 26, 11am Zenger Room An international election monitoring delegation composed of former senior U.S. government officials and national security experts will hold a press conference on Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (Eastern Time) at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The International Election Monitoring Team (IEMT) observed South Korea’s June 3, 2025 presidential election through field visits, stakeholder interviews, and review of…
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NPC Headliners: Abbe Lowell & Mark Zaid
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The Espionage Act has long been used by the government to prosecute whistleblowers for disclosing information to the press. In April, Attorney General Pam Bondi released a memo changing long-standing policy that limits Justice Department attorneys’ pursuit of records or testimony from journalists, including in cases involving leaks of classified information. In recent months, the Espionage Act has drawn increased media attention, particularly in connection with the SignalGate messages. On July 1, lawyers Abbe Lowell and Mark Zaid will discuss the Espionage Act at 6 p.m. at a National Press…
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U.S.-DRC Mineral Partnership Information Session
Join us in Washington, D.C., for a pivotal gathering at the U.S.-DRC Mineral Partnership Information Session, scheduled for August 21, 2025. This high-level information session aims to foster collaboration between the United States and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the mineral sector, which plays a crucial role in both economies and global supply chains. The event is being hosted by Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., and is sponsored by Sokam Holding Sarl of the Democratic Republic of Congo. To learn more, email: [email protected]
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