THE HILL AND NEWSNATION ANNOUNCE INAUGURAL “HILL NATION SUMMIT” FEATURING SPEAKER OF THE U.S. HOUSE MIKE JOHNSON
Event Will Take Place July 16, with Special Coverage Provided by NewsNation and
Livestream of Activities Carried by The Hill
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 9, 2025)– The Hill, the nation’s leading digital-first political news brand, and NewsNation, the country’s source for “News for All Americans,” today announced that they will team up to present a daylong bipartisan event featuring Speaker of the U.S. House Mike Johnson and a powerhouse lineup of one-on-one interviews and panel discussions examining the progress and promises of the first six months of President Donald Trump’s second term in office. The inaugural “Hill Nation Summit” will take place Wednesday, July 16, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT in Washington, D.C.
The summit brings together some of the biggest names in American politics. In addition to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), other guests include White House Senior Counselor Peter Navarro; Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.); former Vice-Co-Chair of the Democratic National Committee David Hogg; Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler; former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.); Executive Director of White House Council on Digital Assets Bo Hines; Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.); Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla); Rep. Ro Khana (D-Calif.); Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.); Rep. John James (R-Mich.); Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio); Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.); and many more.
“For more than 30 years, The Hill has been a critical player on the Washington political scene and one of the country’s premier sources of political news,” said Bill Sammon, Senior Vice President of editorial content for The Hill and its sister cable TV news network, NewsNation. “The ‘Hill Nation Summit’ will foster a community where those in the know and those with influence will have the opportunity to meet and discuss the major events shaping the country and the future of American politics and policy.”
This exclusive gathering will cover the news of the day along with a variety of issues that are top of mind for Americans, including foreign affairs, the economy, immigration, healthcare, trade, energy, and the constantly evolving political landscape. Originating from the nation’s capital, The “Hill Nation Summit” will take place in front of a live audience made up of key thought leaders from across the political spectrum, including senior government officials, business leaders, and policy makers.
“NewsNation’s political coverage is powered by The Hill and this summit will spotlight the strength of this collaborative partnership and our robust reporting in Washington,” added Cherie Grzech, President of News & Politics at The Hill and NewsNation. “We are extremely honored to host this extraordinary event.”
The forum will showcase news anchors and correspondents from both The Hill and NewsNation, including Mr. Sammon, Washington Bureau chief Mike Viqueira, national political correspondent Julia Manchester, White House correspondent Alex Gangitano, congressional reporters Mychael Schnell and Emily Brooks, Senate reporter Alex Bolton, New York Times best-selling author and senior political correspondent Amie Parnes, politics editor at The Hill and NewsNation Chris Stirewalt, NewsNation chief political anchor Leland Vittert, moderator of The Hill Blake Burman, White House correspondent Kellie Meyer, congressional reporter Joe Khalil, political contributor Chris Cillizza, and several others.
NewsNation will offer special coverage of the summit throughout the day, beginning with Morning in America at 6 a.m. ET, which will be co-hosted by Markie Martin in Chicago and Mr. Burman live from the event. At 6 p.m. ET on The Hill, Mr. Burman will recap the major highlights and the day’s top speakers while anchor Chris Cuomo will be joined by special guests on CUOMO at 8 p.m. ET.
The entire summit will be livestreamed on TheHill.com and available on The Hill TV’s Fast Channel.
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About The Hill
The Hill is the nation’s leading digital-first political news brand and the definitive source for non-partisan political news and information. Inside the Beltway it’s known as an essential, agenda-setting read for lawmakers and influencers. Beyond the Capitol, millions of Americans turn to The Hill to decode how events in Washington will impact their communities and lives.
About NewsNation
NewsNation, a Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) property, is the country’s source for “News for All Americans.” Validated by independent watchdog groups, the network delivers engaging and unbiased news, reflecting the full range of perspectives across the country. In addition to its dedicated national staff of reporters, producers, and photographers, NewsNation draws on the local expertise of Nexstar’s 6,000 journalists in 110 newsrooms across the country. NewsNation is fully distributed on every pay television platform in the United States, online at www.newsnationnow.com, and on the NewsNationNow mobile app, available on Android and iOS.
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