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.

Musk eyes Social Security and benefit programs for cuts while claiming widespread fraud

Elon Musk says Social Security and other federal benefit programs will be targeted in his hunt for fraudulent spending

6:46PM ( 4 months ago )

Confronting backlash against women's rights, 193 nations commit to speed action on gender equality

The U.N.’s 193 member nations have made a commitment to accelerate action on more than a dozen fronts to achieve gender equality

5:45PM ( 4 months ago )

In another climate and money withdrawal, US pulls out of climate damage compensation fund

The Trump administration has told world financial institutions that the U.S. is pulling out of the landmark international climate Loss and Damage Fund

5:42PM ( 4 months ago )

An office known for enforcing special education is now focused on Trump's political priorities

The Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights is best known for enforcing disability rights across America’s schools, but under President Donald Trump it’s being reshaped into a frontline figure in the president’s political battles

4:20PM ( 4 months ago )

DC begins removing 'Black Lives Matter' plaza from street near White House

Crews have begun work to remove the large yellow “Black Lives Matter” painted on the street one block from the White House

3:23PM ( 4 months ago )

'More than brick and mortar:' DC begins removing 'Black Lives Matter' plaza near the White House

Crews have begun work to remove the large yellow “Black Lives Matter” painted on the street one block from the White House

3:23PM ( 4 months ago )

Senate set to vote on approving Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Trump's labor secretary

The Senate is preparing to vote on whether to confirm Lori Chavez-DeRemer as U.S. labor secretary

3:11PM ( 4 months ago )

Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Trump's labor secretary

The Senate has voted to confirm Lori Chavez-DeRemer as U.S. labor secretary

3:11PM ( 4 months ago )

Michelle Obama and her brother to launch a podcast with weekly guests

Michelle Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson, will host a new weekly podcast series starting this month featuring a special guest pulled from the world of entertainment, sports, health and business

1:49PM ( 4 months ago )

EPA froze 'green bank' funds worth billions, climate group suit says

A nonprofit that was awarded nearly $7 billion by the Biden administration to finance clean energy and climate-friendly projects has sued the Environmental Protection Agency, accusing it of improperly freezing its account

12:38PM ( 4 months ago )