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.

Bessent says new Trump child savings accounts are 'back door for privatizing Social Security'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the Trump administration was committted to protecting Social Security hours after he described a children's savings program in President Trump's recent tax package as a “back door for privatizing Social Security.”

3:23PM ( 1 week ago )

Mets slugger Juan Soto out of lineup a day after fouling a ball off his left foot

Mets slugger Juan Soto wasn’t in New York's lineup for a series finale against the San Diego Padres after fouling a ball off the top of his left foot a night earlier

3:19PM ( 1 week ago )

Trump signs order to justify 50% tariffs on Brazil

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to impose his threatened 50% tariffs on Brazil

3:12PM ( 1 week ago )

Ohio city whose Haitian migrants were disparaged by Trump braces to defend them against deportation

An Ohio city whose Haitian migrants were disparaged by President Donald Trump last year as he pitched voters on his plans for an immigration crackdown is now bracing to defend them against possible deportation

3:05PM ( 1 week ago )

Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026

Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor next year, leaving open the possibility that she could mount a third run for the White House in 2028

3:01PM ( 1 week ago )

Malta says it will recognize the state of Palestine, joining France and possibly Britain

Canada and Malta announced Wednesday they will formally recognize the state of Palestine in September, joining France and the United Kingdom in stepping up pressure to end the nearly 80-year Israeli-Palestinian conflict

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Is AI causing tech worker layoffs? That's what CEOs suggest, but the reality is complicated

A new report from Indeed reveals that tech job postings in July were down 36% from early 2020 levels

2:44PM ( 1 week ago )

California city that experienced deadly tsunami in 1964 warns people to stay off beaches

Officials are warning people to stay away from beaches and waterways in a small California city near the border with Oregon that has observed dozens of tsunamis, including one that turned deadly more than 60 years ago

2:28PM ( 1 week ago )

Virginia city councilman set on fire in workplace attack; suspect charged with attempted murder

Police say a city councilmember in Virginia was set on fire by a man who entered a local magazine office

2:21PM ( 1 week ago )

Hoffa legend endures 50 years after ex-Detroit union leader's disappearance

It was September 2012 and dozens of residents looked on as police cordoned off the area around a shed northeast of Detroit

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