Hinckley Hilton at 1919 Connecticut Ave, NW. Photo by PoPville flickr user Josh
“Dear PoPville,
Any idea what is happening around the Washington Hilton? A lot of police presence and partial road blocks.”
It’s the National Prayer Breakfast!
National Prayer Breakfast
Next Event: February 5, 2026
“The purpose of the National Prayer Breakfast Foundation is to facilitate and execute the National Prayer Breakfast under the leadership of the US Congressional Co-Chairs. Founded in 1953, when President Dwight Eisenhower accepted the invitation to join Members of Congress to break bread together, our annual Breakfast is an opportunity for Members of Congress to pray collectively for our nation, the President of the United States, and other national and international leaders in the spirit of love and reconciliation as Jesus of Nazareth taught 2,000 years ago. Every president, regardless of party or religious persuasion, has joined since. All faiths are welcome.”
FoxNews reported: “President Donald Trump will attend the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday for his sixth appearance at the bipartisan gathering focused on faith and prayer for the nation.”