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Joint Statement from the Standing and Executive Committees of the Congressional Press Galleries on Press Access at the White House

September 21, 2026

“The Congressional Standing and Executive Committees of Correspondents stand in solidarity with the White House Correspondents’ Association and journalists from CNN, POLITICO and MS NOW whose access to the White House has been revoked by President Donald Trump in recent days. We in the Congressional press corps believe that resident press corps, whether on Capitol…
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Joint Statement on Latest Push for Filming in the Senate Wing of the U.S. Capitol

September 15, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — TUESDAY, SEPT. 15, 2026 Yesterday, multiple reporters requested to film a brief statement delivered by Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) upon his return to the U.S. Senate, but were denied the opportunity to film by staffers for the Senate Rules Committee. Unfortunately, in the Senate Wing of the U.S. Capitol, recording video…
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2026 RTCA Dinner Ticket promo

NEW: 2026 RTCA Dinner Tickets and Sponsorships Are Now Available For Purchase

May 13, 2026

RTCA DINNER TICKETS AND SPONSORSHIPS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE  The RTCA Executive Committee is pleased to announce that tickets and sponsorships to our biennial dinner are now available for purchase on the RTCA website.  The tickets for this year’s dinner will $350 per ticket and $3,500 for a full table of 10.  You can purchase tickets online here.  (Note,…
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RTCA Dinner and Awards Show to Shift to Biennial Schedule Beginning in 2026

November 20, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CAPITOL HILL—November 20, 2025— The Radio and Television Correspondents’ Association (RTCA) announced today that its signature Dinner and Awards Show will return in 2026 — and, for the first time, will transition to a biennial format. Traditionally an annual celebration, the RTCA Dinner has long honored excellence in broadcast journalism covering the…
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The RTCA Stands in Solidarity with the Pentagon Press Association

October 16, 2025

This week, the Executive Committee of Radio/Television Correspondents voted unanimously to join the White House Correspondents’ Association, State Department Correspondents’ Association, and our fellow Executive Committees of the Congressional Press Galleries, to join the following statement in support of our colleagues who cover the Pentagon: “The White House Correspondents’ Association, the State Department Correspondents’ Association, and…
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2024 RTCA Dinner Recap & Photos

September 23, 2024

The 2024 RTCA Executive Board on stage at The Anthem, following the Congressional Correspondents’ Dinner

2024 RTCA Award Winners

September 12, 2024

CAPITOL HILL— The Radio Television Correspondents’ Association of Capitol Hill, founded in 1939 and consisting of broadcast journalists who report on the United States Congress, is thrilled to announce the winners of our 2024 awards. This year’s award winners will be honored on Thursday September 12th, at the RTCA’s annual awards dinner and a first-ever…
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DEADLINE EXTENDED: 2024 RTCA Awards

August 20, 2024

The RTCA will now accept award nominations up until Friday, August 23rd at 5pm ET. This will be the last and FINAL deadline. As a reminder here are the awards up for nomination: The Radio Television Correspondents Association is happy to announce that nominations are now open for the 2024 Congressional Correspondents’ Dinner. We are accepting nominations…
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RTCA Dinner 2024: Tables & Tickets Info

August 5, 2024

BREAKING NEWS: TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR THE 2024 RTCA ANNUAL DINNER! We are excited to announce that tickets are now available for purchase for the 2024 RTCA Dinner, which will take place September 12th at the Anthem in Washington, DC. The deadline to purchase tickets is Tuesday, September 3rd, at 5pm ET. All members and their organizations can…
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Nominations Now Open: 2024 Awards

July 29, 2024

The Radio Television Correspondents Association is happy to announce that nominations are now open for the 2024 Congressional Correspondents’ Dinner. We are accepting nominations until August 16th.  This year’s dinner on Sep. 12th at the Anthem in Washington DC will be celebrating excellence in journalism with the following awards: Joan Shorenstein Barone Award The Joan Shorenstein…
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