The Associated Press

The Associated Press is an American multinational nonprofit news agency headquartered in New York City. The AP is owned by its contributing newspapers, radio, and television stations in the United States, all of which contribute stories to the AP and use material written by its staff journalists.

Trump overstepped his constitutional authority in freezing Congress' funding for USAID, judge says

A federal judge says President Donald Trump overstepped his authority in freezing almost all spending on U.S. humanitarian and development work abroad

9:14AM ( 4 months ago )

Former US Rep. Katie Porter steps into crowded California governor's race

Former Democratic U.S. House member Katie Porter is entering the crowded 2026 contest for California governor

9:00AM ( 4 months ago )

Republicans are marching ahead with a government funding bill despite Democratic opposition

House Speaker Mike Johnson says lawmakers "have to keep the government in operation” as Republicans face a critical test of their unity

7:06AM ( 4 months ago )

Republicans advance a government funding bill despite Democratic opposition

House Republicans passed a critical test of their unity on legislation to avoid a partial government shutdown, teeing up a final vote for a measure that keeps federal agencies funded through September

7:06AM ( 4 months ago )

Supreme Court seems intent on taking small steps in dealing with challenges to Trump's agenda

The Supreme Court has weighed in twice on President Donald Trump’s rapid-fire efforts to remake the federal government

7:03AM ( 4 months ago )

Garlin Gilchrist announces Democratic bid to become Michigan's first Black governor

Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II is running to become the state's next Democratic governor

5:34AM ( 4 months ago )

Kentucky bourbon makers fear becoming 'collateral damage' in Trump's trade war

The owners of Brough Brothers bourbon in Kentucky are ready to put their business plan into action

12:05AM ( 4 months ago )

How the White House hired Republican political firms to launch an anti-migrant ad campaign

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security skipped a fully competitive bidding process to give two Republican-linked firms the first part of a $200 million anti-immigration ad campaign

7:33PM ( 4 months ago )

DHS expedites process to award two Republican-linked firms part of its $200 million ad campaign

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security skipped a fully competitive bidding process to give two Republican-linked firms the first part of a $200 million anti-immigration ad campaign

7:33PM ( 4 months ago )

Trump administration halts funding for two cybersecurity efforts, including one for elections

The Trump administration has cut millions of dollars in federal funding from two cybersecurity initiatives, including one dedicated to helping state and local election officials

7:22PM ( 4 months ago )