National Press Club Headliners: Neera Tanden

Center for American Progress President and CEO Neera Tanden will discuss the path forward for the United States following the midterm elections at a National Press Club Headliners luncheon on Monday, Nov. 9. She will present a vision for how the center left can build a strong, resilient majority against extremism and lay out ideas for the new Congress in 2027 and into the future.

The Center for American Progress (CAP) is an independent, nonpartisan policy institute that is dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans through progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action.

Tanden has served in multiple senior leadership roles at CAP since its founding in 2003, becoming the organization's President and CEO in 2011, and returning to the role in 2025. She joined the Biden Administration in 2021, serving as a senior advisor, then White House Staff Secretary, and later as Domestic Policy Advisor, overseeing the Domestic Policy Council and some of the Biden Administration's signature initiatives, including its efforts to lower the cost of prescription drugs and expand health insurance coverage. Tanden has also worked on several Democratic presidential campaigns throughout her career.

The Headliners event begins with lunch in the Holeman Lounge at 12:30 p.m. Remarks begin at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. Discounted tickets are available to members of the National Press Club.

To reserve a table of 8 and for all ticketing-related questions, please email members@press.org. All guest information must be confirmed 72 hours before the start of the event. Tickets must be paid for at the time of purchase.