Jan. 6, 2025

■ ‘Vice President Kamala Harris just addressed reporters at the Capitol after presiding over the certification of the results of the 2024 election’ (Mychael Schnell) / ‘Today on Capitol Hill, the stark contrast between now and four years ago is palpable.’ (Dana Bash) / ‘... Just about a half hour after gaveling in, Congress has certified the election of Donald Trump and JD Vance, and today’s joint session is dissolved.’ (Garrett Haake) / ‘I can’t believe this is reality!’ (Columbia Journalism Review) / Harrowing scenes from the Jan 6 U.S. Capitol attack four years ago (Reuters) 

■ ‘The press secretary won't be in the press secretary's office in Trump's new White House, multiple sources told CBS News. …’ (Jennifer Jacobs) / Trump, the public, and the press (Columbia Journalism Review)

■ Joe Biden sits down with USA TODAY's Susan Page for exclusive interview about his legacy, 2024 election (USA TODAY)

■ Journalist interviewed New Orleans suspect in 2015, says no 'red flags' (Business Insider) / How a Fox News report fueled false claims about the New Orleans suspect. He was a US citizen. (Poynter) / What I learned from watching Fox News after the New Orleans terrorist attack (Los Angeles Times) 

■ Man yelled ‘This is Trump’s America’ and choked reporter, court filings say (Washington Post) / Man accused of attacking Colorado reporter has had mental health issues for years, lawyer says (Associated Press) 

■ ‘The Washington Post is expected to lay off dozens of staffers this week.’ (Oliver Darcy) / The new year looks the same as last year at The Washington Post (Poynter) / Washington Post cartoonist quits after Jeff Bezos cartoon is killed (New York Times) 

■ Reuters, Gannett to sell bundled subscriptions (Axios)

■ Scripps renews NBC affiliation agreements (TV Tech)

■ Anchors Away: TV-news veterans exit ahead of ratings challenges, digital change in 2025 (Variety) 

■ Puck poaches Leigh Ann Caldwell from Washington Post (Axios) / Trevor Sherman assuming publisher duties at the weekly News Journal in Kentucky (News Journal) / Gray Media names new GMs in Colorado, Mississippi (TV Tech) / Reuters hires Yasmeen Serhan as digital features editor (Talking Biz News) / Naftali Bendavid named senior national political correspondent (Washington Post) / New York Times hires Yahoo Finance's Valentina Caval (Talking Biz News) / ESPN re-signs NFL draft analyst Jordan Reid (ESPN)

■ Journalists for the Athletic push to join the New York Times union (Washington Post) 

■ Hoda Kotb’s first 'Today Show' replacements: Taraji P. Henson, Eva Longoria, Keke Palmer (The Wrap) / Jenna Bush Hager gets ready for new 'Today' spotlight (Variety)

■ Disney inks deal to merge Hulu Live TV with Fubo, ending lawsuit seeking to block Venu Sports streamer (Variety) / Why Disney was willing to pay up to help launch a new sports streamer (Business Insider) 

■ CNN goes on trial over its report alleging 'black market' for Afghan rescues (NPR) / A Florida jury will decide if CNN defamed security contractor (Washington Post)

■ She posted a video of Blake Lively. Now this journalist is accused of helping smear the star (USA TODAY) / Justin Baldoni files $250 million libel lawsuit against New York Times (Washington Post) / We asked lawyers to size up Justin Baldoni's legal arguments against the NYT. Here's what they said. (Business Insider) 

■ Special education students launch first newspaper at Evergreen Elementary (The Spokesman-Review)

🚨 Deadline extended for the Public Health Reporting Fellowship 🚨

The deadline for the newly launched Public Health Reporting Fellowship has been extended until Monday, Jan. 13, at 5 pm ET.

This opportunity from the Common Health Coalition and the National Press Club Journalism Institute will award up to $7,500 each to five mid-career journalists to support reporting projects focused on the intersection of public health policy and health care delivery. Applicants must propose a significant reporting project covering a critical community, regional, state, or national public health issue, to be published or distributed by July 2025.

The awards will fund the work necessary to complete each reporting project, including travel and time away from regular duties. During the six-month, fully remote program, the fellows will also receive monthly training, access to subject-matter experts, and mentorship customized to their specific project. Projects in any format will be accepted, including print, digital, audio, visual, or broadcast formats.

Resources

• How To: Seek audience input (and act on it) (Trusting News)
• 6 tools to elevate your data storytelling (Journalism.co.uk) 
• Medicaid at Risk: What cuts mean for people with disabilities — and all of us (The Arc)

This newsletter is written & edited by the National Press Club Journalism Institute staff: Beth Francesco, Holly Butcher Grant, Elliot C. Williams, and Mitch Harle. Send us your questions and suggestions for topics to cover.

Get this from a friend? Subscribe, and view the archives.