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IRE condemns post by President Trump depicting violence against journalists
Nov 10, 2026 — Investigative Reporters & Editors condemns President Donald Trump’s posting of a cartoon that depicts journalists being assaulted by professional fighters at the White House. The video, posted on Truth Social, undermines the role of the press in a functioning democracy. It makes light of the violence that many journalists face while…
Read MoreThree journalists of color named IRE’s 2027 Chauncey Bailey Fellows, carrying his investigative legacy forward
October 20, 2026 — Chauncey Bailey would have turned 77 today. Nineteen years after he was killed while reporting an investigative story in Oakland, Ca., IRE is marking his birthday for the first time by announcing the newest class of the fellowship that bears his name, a choice meant to keep his work and legacy…
Read MoreIRE announces newly-revised Code of Conduct: A commitment to inclusion, safety and community
October 15, 2026 — The Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) Board of Directors has approved a newly-revised Code of Conduct, a pivotal step toward fostering a more inclusive and safe environment for all members and participants. “Everyone is welcome at IRE events, and it’s important that they feel included and supported while in attendance,” said…
Read MoreIRE announces $25K donation from late executive director
IRE is honored and touched to announce that Diana Fuentes, IRE’s late executive director, has generously donated $25,000 to the organization upon her passing.
Read MoreIRE recognized as a champion of ‘preserving local news online’ with the 2026 Internet Archive Hero Award
IRE recognized as a champion of ‘preserving local news online’ with the 2026 Internet Archive Hero Award The award recognizes leadership in making information available to everyone. This year, it honors the fight to keep local journalism from disappearing. October 5, 2026 — Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) has been named a recipient of the…
Read MoreIRE condemns White House ban on journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico
IRE condemns White House ban on journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico September 19, 2026 | Investigative Reporters and Editors condemns President Donald Trump’s ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House in apparent retaliation for their coverage of the Trump Administration. In a post on Truth Social, President Trump said…
Read MoreLaura Barrón-López to headline AccessFest 2026
Laura Barrón-López to headline AccessFest 2026 Investigative Reporters & Editors is honored to announce that Laura Barrón-López will headline our keynote conversation for AccessFest26, the organization’s sixth virtual-by-design conference Oct. 8-10. Barrón-López serves as an MS NOW White House Reporter. Her most recent reporting for MS NOW includes President Trump’s campaign to take over elections,…
Read MoreWatchdog training for student journalists
This day-long workshop will equip students to cover their institutions more in depth and provide skills and tools to protect their rights as journalists. Fellowships are available.
Read MoreHelp Shape IRE’s Future: Take Our Survey
IRE wants your help to design the blueprint for its future! As investigative journalism continues to evolve, so must our organization. Your feedback will help identify the priorities that should guide IRE over the next several years – from supporting journalists in a rapidly changing media landscape to strengthening IRE for the future. “The best…
Read MoreHelp us plan the next IRE webinars!
The staff of Investigative Reporters & Editors is planning the next webinars for the rest of 2026 and we want your help! If you’ve attended any webinars from IRE in the past year, we’d love it if you filled out this short survey that will help us figure out what’s most important to our members.…
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