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Why did Trump block all but Russian state media from Oval Office?
The National Press Club on May 11 criticized a Trump administration decision to exclude reporters from a White House meeting between the president and top Russian officials. Dismissing a request from the White House Correspondents Association, the White House press office refused to allow reporters into the top of a May 10 meeting between the president and two top Russian officials, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Ambassador Sergey Kislyak. The embarrassing result: News from inside the White House being made available to the world exclusively from Russian news sources. For its own…
Type: News
Picture this: Your photos on display at National Press Club
Attention National Press Club photographers, pro and amateur alike: Mark your calendars and start reviewing your photo collections for images to hang in the Club's 18th annual Members' Photography Exhibit, on display in the 13th floor lobby during September. The exhibit -- not a contest, but a display of the club's photography talent -- is a production of the Club's Photography Team and open to all members, who may submit up to four images. Photos must be securely mounted or matted, and no larger than 14 by 11 inches. No glass, frames, or canvas prints are permitted. This year the event is…
Type: News
Brain Facts book seeks freelance writers
The Society for Neuroscience is seeking writers for its textbook on the brain and nervous system, the Brain Facts book. This short-term project is a revision of the seventh edition of Brain Facts, a companion publication to BrainFacts.org. Writers will have prior experience accurately communicating science to a non-technical audience. Writers must be comfortable with writing on topics from across the breadth of neuroscience in a tone that is accessible to a lay reader with a curiosity for science. Assignments will include subjects such as the following: Brain anatomy Senses and…
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Club podcast chronicles life of a war correspondent
There is seldom a day that Iraq, Syria or Afghanistan are not in the headlines. But how do journalists in these conflict areas cover those stories on the ground? What are the risks they undertake? Nagieb Khaja, a Danish journalist and filmmaker, has traveled to countless war-torn areas and endured kidnappings, arrests and other hardships, to share his stories with the world. In this interview with National Press Club Broadcast/Podcast Team member Leone Lakhani, Nagieb talks about his harrowing experiences, what drives him and why he perseveres, against all odds, to tell his stories. Update-1…
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Khrushchev demands access for women reporters on 1959 visit to Club
"Khrushchev's Visit": It was the depth of the Cold War when Nikita Khrushchev, the Soviet premier, made an historic tour of America in 1959, starting with the largest news conference in National Press Club history. A special formula was arranged to satisfy Khrushchev's demand that women journalists-- then barred from Club membership--could attend. In his remarks, the Soviet leader predicted that "new and progressive" communism would replace "old and moribund" capitalism. It happened at the National Press Club--where news is made in the nation's capital. This Club history snippet is one of…
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Events in the Soviet Union
The guest speakers discussed the latest events in the Soviet Union and the impact these events will have on the country as it seeks to improve its economic situation.
Type: Media
Council on Foreign Relations President Haass gives Trump mixed report card
Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, told a National Press Club Breakfast May 8 that President Donald J. Trump has injected "uncertainty and instability" into U.S. foreign policy but he credited Trump for his actions in Syria and in dealing with North Korea. Haass, in a sweeping discussion of global politics for Club members sponsored by the Headliners Team, said a "certain predictability" was required to being a successful world leader. When this is lacking, he said, "it is corrosive to relationships with our friends and allies." He noted especially Trump's…
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TONIGHT: Reliable Source announces menu for special seafood dinner
Celebrate Memorial Day with a seafood dinner at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 22, at the National Press Club’s Reliable Source. Reservations are recommended. To reserve a table, contact the Reliable Source at [email protected] or call 202-662-7443. A special seafood and drink menu is planned for the occasion. Menu: Soft shell crab sandwich $16 (brioche roll with fries or salad) Platter with two crabs $26 (platter contains both salad and fries) Lobster grilled cheese sandwich $16 (Brie, gruyere and chives on brioche roll) Mélange of seafood ceviche salad $18 (Seafood “cooked’ in lime juice marinade…
Type: News
Improve your public speaking skills, Club Toastmasters meets, 7 pm May 8
Do you think cameras belong in the Supreme Court? A National Press Club Toastmaster recently gave a rather convincing argument that they do. This is just one of the many fascinating topics members explore when developing their oratory skills. You also have a chance to create “mini speeches” when you respond to fun – or serious – prompts. If you want to develop critical thinking – and speaking – then be the one who takes the lectern to provide two-to-three minutes of feedback to the speaker. Toastmasters provides a supportive and fun environment to hone your public speaking talents and…
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Podcasting 101 class moves to bigger room to satisfy demand, May 15
If you’ve ever wanted to try podcasting but aren’t quite sure where to begin, join the National Press Club Journalism Institute’s introduction to podcasting class at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 15. After the class quickly sold out following the initial announcement, it was moved to a bigger room to accommodate the demand. Tickets are $5 for Club members and $10 for the general public. Online registration is required. Taught by Molly McCluskey, a former Club board member and member of the Club's Podcasting Team, the class will run from 9:30 - 11 a.m. in the Zenger Room. Using the Club’s Update-1…
Type: News