Mike Balsamo
@MikeBalsamo1
U.S. Law Enforcement Editor @AP. 118th President @PressClubDC. Former DOJ, NYC & LA reporter. Long Island native. On a never-ending quest for the perfect taco.
The Bureau of Prisons says former Rep. George Santos is now formally in custody at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Fairton in New Jersey.
“His career was driven by a conviction that all defendants, no matter their alleged crime or society’s perception of them, were entitled to a rigorous defense and to the protection of their constitutionally afforded civil rights. apnews.com/article/guanta…
Latest for @AP: ICE officials will have access to all 79 million Medicaid enrollees' personal data, including addresses and ethnicities, according to an extraordinary agreement signed on Monday. w/ @kimberlykindy apnews.com/article/immigr…
Justice Department fires Maurene Comey, prosecutor on Epstein case and daughter of ex-FBI director apnews.com/article/justic…
We’re heartbroken by the passing of Frank Aukofer, our 1978 president and a steady, familiar presence for decades. He never stopped showing up for the Club — or for journalism. He meant a lot to this place. He’ll be deeply missed. — Mike Balsamo, 118th President, @PressClubDC
The National Press Club is deeply saddened by the passing of Frank Aukofer, our 1978 president and a beloved member of our community for more than five decades.
According to a new report detailing "severe shortages" in local news, the number of journalists working in the US has dropped by more than 75% since the start of the century — from 40 journalists for every 100,000 residents to just 8.2 journalists now. muckrack.com/research/local…
On the MCC/Epstein cell tapes, remember that in 2019 AG Barr, who initially believed it was possible Epstein was killed, said he personally reviewed the tapes from outside Epstein’s cell & they showed no one entering the area all night & it was a suicide. apnews.com/article/ap-top…
Your yearly reminder that the origin story of the Nathan’s hot dog contest was a big lie apnews.com/general-news-t…
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut won his 17th Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest, while defending champion Miki Sudo won the women’s competition and her 11th title. apnews.com/article/nathan…
New: We read hundreds of documents and spoke with cross-section of participants in the Jeffrey Epstein case to try to understand what AG Bondi meant when she cited tens of thousands of videos of him with children What we found: bit.ly/4ez4xEy W/@aedurkinricher
The suspected gunman in Idaho has been identified as Wess Roley, a law enforcement official told @AP. apnews.com/article/coeur-…
Spelling is not usually a team sport but that changes tomorrow night for the annual Press & Politicians Spelling Bee at @PressClubDC, and our side has a ringer in @AlexClearfield as well as the @AP duo of me and @KatharineVogel. Come on out and support press freedom! Link below.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Grand military parade in DC marking US Army's 250th birthday kicks off with tanks, troops and 21-gun salute.
BREAKING: Iranian state television says the head of Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard is feared dead after Israeli attack. apnews.com/live/israel-ir…
Full @PressClubDC statement on journalists injured, detained & obstructed from covering protests in Los Angeles. A free society depends on a free press. @LAPDHQ and @LASDHQ need to take action now to guarantee journalists can safely do their jobs. press.org/newsroom/natio…
Today, we remember those who gave everything in service to this country. But as we honor the fallen, we also hold space for those who still wait — for answers, for peace, for a way home. Austin Tice is one of them. A Marine. A journalist. Missing 12 yrs. Let’s bring him home.
Top of mind one month ago. Why is he not home yet?
Today we remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. At @PressClubDC, where the First Amendment is our guiding light, we know freedom isn’t free. Our right to report, speak & gather exists because of their sacrifice. We honor them with gratitude.
Transparency isn’t a threat. Independent reporting on national security isn’t a luxury. It’s democracy. The Pentagon’s new media policy undermines transparency and the public’s right to know. Here’s the full @PressClubDC statement.
Today, Journalism pulled ahead in the final stretch. As it should.
"A REMARKABLE RECOVERY BY JOURNALISM!" JOURNALISM WINS THE 150TH PREAKNESS STAKES! #Preakness150
Nomaan made the news smarter, the chaos calmer and the Slack threads infinitely better. He’s as good a person as he is a journalist — and that’s saying something. AP won’t be the same without him. CNN’s getting a real one in @NomaanMerchant!
Really excited to welcome @NomaanMerchant to CNN! Nomaan's a talented, innovative editor from the AP who will play a big role in transforming CNN's political coverage to reach new audiences.