President Kevin Turpin Categories Research & Advisory Services Year founded 1969 Company Atlantic Media Country United States Based in Washington, D.C. Language English National Journal is a research and advisory services company based in Washington, D.C. offering services in government affairs, advocacy communications and policy brands research for government and business leaders. It publishes daily journalism covering politics and public policy and is led by President Kevin Turpin[1][2] and Editor-in-Chief Stephen G. Smith. Initially popularized by its weekly magazine, which closed in December 2015 after 46 years of publication, National Journal shifted to a paid membership model in 2011 and began providing strategic research and analysis through its suite of products for government affairs and public policy professionals. National Journal now serves over 1,000 members from both the public and private sectors.