In an era often defined by division, the Hill Nation Summit stands as a rare and vital arena for civil, constructive, and reasonable discourse. Returning to Washington, D.C. on July 15, 2026, this second annual event—hosted by the powerhouse partnership of The Hill and NewsNation—is designed as a credible and bipartisan platform to ask our powerful speakers just exactly how they plan to fix America.
Why You Can’t Afford to Miss It
The 2026 Summit arrives at a critical juncture for the United States. With the midterm elections looming and a wave of technological disruption reshaping our workforce, the stakes for American policy have never been higher.
The Summit will kickoff with general delegate and exclusive networking breakfast opportunities, providing ample meeting and work space throughout the day, including a lunch break, and we will cap off the day with a networking reception.
The Hill Nation Summit is where the news is made and where the future of American policy is debated in real-time. Join us in the heart of the capital this July to engage with Congressional Staffers, C-suite leaders and DC insiders who are shaping our country’s trajectory.
Morning Sessions
Feeding America: The USDA's New Direction
Brooke Rollins, Secretary, Department of Agriculture in conversation with Katie Pavlich, NewsNation Anchor, Katie Pavlich Tonight
American Infrastructure & Well-being: Energy Permitting & Healthcare Priorities
Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY). Chairman, Energy & Commerce Committee in conversation with Brie Jackson, Deputy DC Bureau Chief, NewsNation
The Battle for the Gavel: The Path to a Senate Majority
Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member, Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee in conversation with Joe Khalil, Senior Congressional Reporter, NewsNation
Control of the House: The Democratic National Strategy
Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Chair, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in conversation with Amie Parnes, Senior Political Correspondent, The Hill
The Next Frontline: Intelligence Priorities & Unseen Threats
Rep. Rick Crawford (R-AR), Chair, House Intelligence Committee in conversation with Rebecca Beitsch, National Security & Legal Affairs Reporter, The Hill
Leading the Caucus: Immigration, Advocacy, & Party Strategy
Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), Chair, Congressional Hispanic Caucus in conversation with Libbey Dean, White House Correspondent, NewsNation
The Foundation of Innovation: Strengthening the U.S. Semiconductor Ecosystem
Mark Dougherty, President, Tokyo Electron U.S. in conversation with Kathleen Koch, Contributing Editor, The Hill
Mid-Morning Sessions
The AI Imperative: Balancing Innovation & Guardrails
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA), Vice Chair, Democratic Caucus in conversation with Miranda Nazzaro, Senior Technology Reporter, The Hill
Breaking the Cycle: Federal Strategy & Economic Mobility in Rural Communities
Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC), Ranking Member, Transportation, HUD & Related Agencies Subcommittee in conversation with Chris Stirewalt, Political Editor, NewsNation
Building America’s Next Generation Networks & Modernizing America’s Digital Backbone
Brendan Carr, Chairman, Federal Communications Commission in conversation with Julia Manchester, White House Reporter, The Hill
The Strategic Horizon: Leadership & the Campaign Landscape
Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC), Chair, National Republican Congressional Committee in conversation with Mike Viqueira, Washington Bureau Chief, NewsNation
The New Geopolitics of Health: Securing America’s Edge in a Volatile World
Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA), MD, Ranking Member, House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia & the Pacific & Co-Chair, Democratic Doctors Caucus in conversation with Laura Ingle, Anchor, NewsNation Live Weekend
Early Afternoon Sessions
The Decentralization Agenda: Redefining the Federal Role in K-12 Education
Linda McMahon, Education Secretary in conversation with Katie Pavlich, NewsNation Anchor, Katie Pavlich Tonight
Protecting the Heartland & the Homeland: The Legislative Outlook
Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), Chair, Homeland Security Committee in conversation with Rebecca Beitsch, National Security & Legal Affairs Reporter, The Hill
The Red Horizon: Inside the RNC Playbook
Joe Gruters, Chairman, Republican National Committee in conversation with Kellie Meyer, White House Correspondent, NewsNation
The Rules of the Grid: Setting New Standards for Data Infrastructure
Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), Member, House Committee on Oversight & Accountability in conversation with Julia Manchester, White House Reporter, The Hill
The Unified Front: Shaping the Platform for November
Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI), House Republican Conference Chair in conversation with Emily Brooks, Congressional Reporter, The Hill
The Affordable Frontier: Housing Affordability & Supply
Scott Turner, Secretary, Department of Housing & Urban Development in conversation with Judy Kurtz, Columnist, The Hill’s “In the Know” & Correspondent, DC News Now
An American Advantage: Why Biopharmaceutical Leadership Matters
Lori Reilly, Chief Operating Officer, PhRMA in conversation with Kathleen Koch, Contributing Editor, The Hill
Late Afternoon Sessions
Innovation vs. Regulation: Empowering Emerging Tech
Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL), Member, Energy & Commerce Committee in conversation with Connell McShane, Anchor, NewsNation Live with Connell McShane
Senate Snapshot: Agenda, Balance & Geopolitical Tensions
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Ranking Member, Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, & Related Agencies in conversation with Alex Bolton, Senate Congressional Reporter, The Hill
Whistling Past the Graveyard: Debt, Oversight & The Fight for Accountability
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI), Chair, The Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs in conversation with Laura Ingle, Anchor, NewsNation Live Weekend
Eyes on the World: Intelligence Strategy in an Age of Global Instability
Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), Ranking Member, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in conversation with Chris Stirewalt, Political Editor, NewsNation
The Bipartisan Agenda: Manufacturing, Immigration & Common-Sense Coalitions
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), Member, Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs in conversation with Alex Bolton, Senate Congressional Reporter, The Hill
The Fiscal Reset: Balancing Healthcare Innovation and Cost Controls
Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in conversation with Connell McShane, Anchor, NewsNation “Live with Connell McShane”
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