National Journal

National Journal is a digital media organization located in Washington, D.C. It focuses on reporting the latest political happenings and tracking new political and policy trends. The magazine has been in circulation since 1969. It was owned by Times Mirror from 1986 until 1997, when David G. Bradley acquired it. Today, National Journal, along with The Hotline, is part of the National Journal Group, which is a branch of Atlantic Media.

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Correspondents' dinner another episode in cold war between White House, reporters

1 week ago | nationaljournal.com | Tom DeFrank |Ledyard King |Philip Athey

On March 28, she went on the Daily Beast Podcast with comedian Samantha Bee and co-host Joanna Coles. Again, she mocked the correspondents for asking her not to target only one party. “They were like, ‘You need to be equal and make sure that you give it to both sides,’ and I was like, ‘There’s no way I’m going to be freaking doing that,'” she said.
'Now or never': Trump launches new nuclear talks with Iran

1 week ago | nationaljournal.com | Cristina Maza |Lauren Green |Erika Filter

The Trump administration launched its first round of nuclear talks with officials from Tehran over the weekend amid concerns that Israel could take out Iran’s nuclear facilities and potentially pull the U.S. into a war to defend its Middle East ally. Trump’s goal is to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Leading the talks is his Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, who is also the administration’s leading negotiator to end the wars between both Russia and Ukraine and Israel and Hamas.
Q+A with Arancha González Laya

2 weeks ago | nationaljournal.com | Kirk Bado |Hannah Thacker |Cristina Maza

Arancha González Laya, Spain’s former minister of Foreign Affairs, the European Union, and Cooperation, has also served as United Nations assistant secretary-general and as the executive director of the International Trade Centre, the joint trade-development agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization.
Immigration lawyers scramble as Trump pursues legally questionable deportations

2 weeks ago | nationaljournal.com | Casey Wooten |Erin Durkin |Savannah Behrmann |Philip Athey

The Trump administration wrongfully deported a Maryland resident to a notorious mega-prison in El Salvador and has now asked the Supreme Court to block attempts to return him to the U.S. The dramatic case is raising alarm among lawyers representing migrants in the U.S. as they grapple with an administration that is removing their clients with little due process and refusing to address deportation errors.
The one lever that can still move partisans

2 weeks ago | nationaljournal.com | Charlie Cook

Economic anxiety—encompassing inflation, the stock market, declining retirement-account balances—now seems to be at a once-a-generation level. President Trump’s stewardship of the economy, particularly his tariff policies, could hardly be more important as we look to the midterm elections.
Q+A with Don Maston

3 weeks ago | nationaljournal.com | Ledyard King |Savannah Behrmann |Erin Durkin |Cristina Maza

Don Maston is president of the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association, which has more than 130,000 members delivering mail to rural and suburban communities throughout the U.S. Maston spoke with Ledyard King about President Trump’s push to privatize the U.S. Postal Service, his thoughts on recently departed Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, and why he thinks rural America needs its letter carriers more than ever. This interview has been edited for clarity and length.
Remembering Sen. Bennett Johnston

3 weeks ago | nationaljournal.com | Charlie Cook

Nearly everyone in and around politics has a story about who or what got them involved. Perhaps it was working on a campaign, on Capitol Hill, or at a state capitol. No matter where it was, it usually involves someone giving a young person an opportunity that changes the trajectory of their life. In fact, one of the better pieces of advice for young people is the importance of identifying role models, getting to know them, and soaking up as much knowledge from them as possible.
Deal or no deal? Confusion surrounds Russia-Ukraine pact

3 weeks ago | nationaljournal.com | Natalie Jackson |Cristina Maza |Erika Filter |Ledyard King

The Trump administration has claimed it convinced Russia and Ukraine to enter a limited ceasefire in the Black Sea, a crucial body of water for grain shipping. But almost a week after the announcement, no one seems to know when the ceasefire will begin or how it will be implemented. The White House announced the Black Sea deal on March 25 after teams from all three countries met in Saudi Arabia.
What’s So Special About Florida’s Elections?

1 month ago | nationaljournal.com | Kirk Bado |James Downs

National Security Advisor Mike Waltz is in the hot seat after accidentally including the editor of The Atlantic in an unsecured national security group chat. Meanwhile, the race to replace Waltz in Congress is heating up a week before voters head to the polls. Florida state Sen. Randy Fine (R) is the clear favorite in the April 1 special election but teacher Josh Weil (D) has vastly outraised him.
It's not about Schumer. It's about the election.

1 month ago | nationaljournal.com | Charlie Cook

Most everyone has seen a child throwing a temper tantrum or having a meltdown—crying inconsolably, screaming, throwing and breaking things. Right now, a fair proportion of Democrats are throwing a tantrum of their own, their ire focused on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who’s seen demonstrations outside the building where he lives in New York City as well as outside his Senate office in Washington. Going after Schumer is a curious outlet for their discontent.