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Judge upholds ban on DOGE accessing sensitive Treasury information, for now

Judge upholds ban on DOGE accessing sensitive Treasury information, for now

NEW YORK (AP) -- A federal judge in Manhattan on Friday extended a ban on Elon Musk's Department of Government...

3 politicians are accused of faking mail-in ballots in a 2021 mayoral race in a Philly suburb

3 politicians are accused of faking mail-in ballots in a 2021 mayoral race in a Philly suburb

MILLBOURNE, Pa. (AP) -- Three politicians in a small municipality near Philadelphia were indicted this week on charges they tried...

The Latest: Trump signals he's open to multiple budget bills instead of just one

The Latest: Trump signals he's open to multiple budget bills instead of just one

Hours after the Senate approved a spending framework, President Donald Trump said in a Fox News interview that he's open...

The Latest: Federal judge allows Trump's mass firings of federal workers to continue

The Latest: Federal judge allows Trump's mass firings of federal workers to continue

U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper decided he could not grant a motion from unions representing the workers to temporarily block...

The Latest: Judge declines to halt Trump administration's federal workers layoffs

The Latest: Judge declines to halt Trump administration's federal workers layoffs

A federal judge on Thursday refused to temporarily block the Trump administration's mass layoff of federal workers while a lawsuit...

New election official picked in Arizona county where leaders embraced conspiracy theories

BISBEE, Ariz. (AP) -- A Republican who worked previously in law enforcement and as a staff member at the Arizona...

The Latest: Senate narrowly confirms Trump loyalist Kash Patel as FBI director

The Latest: Senate narrowly confirms Trump loyalist Kash Patel as FBI director

The Senate voted to confirm Kash Patel as FBI director, a decision that places him atop the nation's premier federal...

Trump calls US hockey team ahead of 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada

Trump calls US hockey team ahead of 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada

BOSTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump called the U.S. hockey team on Thursday to wish players good luck ahead of...

The Latest: Senate to vote on Kash Patel's confirmation for FBI director

The Latest: Senate to vote on Kash Patel's confirmation for FBI director

The Senate is set to vote on whether to confirm Patel as FBI director, a decision that could place him...

The Latest: Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection next year

The Latest: Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection next year

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell is announcing that he won't seek reelection next year, ending a decades-long tenure as a power...

The Latest: Senate to vote on confirmation of Kash Patel as FBI director

The Latest: Senate to vote on confirmation of Kash Patel as FBI director

The Senate is set to vote on whether to confirm Kash Patel as FBI director, a decision that could place...

The Latest: Trump supports Musk's idea to send some DOGE savings to American citizens

The Latest: Trump supports Musk's idea to send some DOGE savings to American citizens

President Donald Trump said that he likes the idea of giving some of the savings from Elon Musk's Department of...

Trump says federal government should 'take over' DC, backing congressional GOP push

Trump says federal government should 'take over' DC, backing congressional GOP push

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Wednesday threw his support behind congressional efforts for a federal takeover of the...

The Latest: Justice Department official urges quick dismissal of criminal case against NYC mayor

The Latest: Justice Department official urges quick dismissal of criminal case against NYC mayor

The Justice Department's second-in-command demanded that a judge dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The mayor...

The Latest: Tensions rise between Trump and Zelenskyy over the Russia-Ukraine war

The Latest: Tensions rise between Trump and Zelenskyy over the Russia-Ukraine war

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called Volodymyr Zelenskyy a "dictator without elections," lashing out after the Ukrainian president said Trump...

The Latest: Putin says he would like to meet with Trump, but preparations are ongoing

The Latest: Putin says he would like to meet with Trump, but preparations are ongoing

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would like to meet with President Donald Trump but the meeting needs to be...

The Latest: Trump signs executive order to study how to expand IVF

The Latest: Trump signs executive order to study how to expand IVF

Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order meant to expand access to and reduce costs of in vitro fertilization. He...

US GM Guerin would welcome Trump for 4 Nations Face-Off title game

US GM Guerin would welcome Trump for 4 Nations Face-Off title game

BOSTON (AP) -- The general manager of the United States team in the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament said he would...

US GM Bill Guerin says he would welcome Trump when Americans play Canada for 4 Nations title

US GM Bill Guerin says he would welcome Trump when Americans play Canada for 4 Nations title

BOSTON (AP) -- The general manager of the United States team in the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament said he...

The Latest: Judge declines to block Musk and DOGE from accessing federal data or laying off workers

A federal judge refused Tuesday to immediately block billionaire Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing government...

Border arrests plummet 39% in January in an early gauge of Trump's immigration policies

Border arrests plummet 39% in January in an early gauge of Trump's immigration policies

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Arrests for illegal border crossings from Mexico plummeted 39% in January from a month earlier, authorities said...

US GM Guerin would welcome Trump for 4 Nations Face-Off title game

US GM Guerin would welcome Trump for 4 Nations Face-Off title game

BOSTON (AP) -- The general manager of the U.S. team in the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament said he would...

The Latest: Trump administration says federal workforce layoffs come from agencies, not DOGE

The White House says billionaire Elon Musk is not the administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency team that is...

The Latest: US and Russia to create team to negotiate Ukraine peace, Trump and Putin to meet next

Top Russian diplomats met with U.S. officials Tuesday in Saudi Arabia to discuss improving ties and negotiating an end to...

The Latest: US and Russia agree to restore embassy staffing, create team to negotiate Ukraine peace

Top Russian diplomats met with U.S. officials Tuesday in Saudi Arabia to discuss improving ties and negotiating an end to...

The Latest: Russian official says Russia-US talks have ended, no date yet for Trump-Putin meeting

Top Russian diplomats met with U.S. officials Tuesday in Saudi Arabia to discuss improving ties and negotiating an end to...

PHOTO COLLECTION: Trump From Outside the Press Pool

PHOTO COLLECTION: Trump From Outside the Press Pool

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.

Judge to rule swiftly on effort to block DOGE from assessing data and firing federal employees

Judge to rule swiftly on effort to block DOGE from assessing data and firing federal employees

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A federal judge on Monday questioned the authority of billionaire Elon Musk and his Department of Government...

Riverside County sheriff becomes the first major Republican to say he'll run for California governor

Riverside County sheriff becomes the first major Republican to say he'll run for California governor

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) -- Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said Monday he is running for governor of California in 2026...

Trump Media says it lost more than $400 million last year

Trump Media says it lost more than $400 million last year

NEW YORK (AP) -- The parent company of President Donald Trump's social networking site Truth Social says it lost $400....

The Latest: Federal workers face mass layoffs

The Latest: Federal workers face mass layoffs

Federal workers all over the country responded with anger and confusion Friday toward President Donald Trump and his administration's aggressive...

OpenAI board unanimously rejects Elon Musk's $97.4 billion proposal

OpenAI board unanimously rejects Elon Musk's $97.4 billion proposal

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- OpenAI says its board of directors has unanimously rejected a $97.4 billion takeover bid by Elon Musk.

Your immigration questions answered: What has changed under Trump, what hasn't and what's next

Your immigration questions answered: What has changed under Trump, what hasn't and what's next

During President Donald Trump's first week in office, he signed 10 executive orders on immigration and issued a slew of...

Vivek Ramaswamy will kick off his bid for Ohio governor in Cincinnati on Feb. 24

Vivek Ramaswamy will kick off his bid for Ohio governor in Cincinnati on Feb. 24

Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is preparing to launch his 2026 bid for Ohio governor on Feb. 24 in his native Cincinnati...

Who is Danielle Sassoon, the US attorney who resigned rather than drop charges against Eric Adams?

Who is Danielle Sassoon, the US attorney who resigned rather than drop charges against Eric Adams?

NEW YORK (AP) -- Danielle Sassoon had served just three weeks as interim U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of...

The Latest: Zelenskyy says Trump is key to ending Russia-Ukraine conflict

The Latest: Zelenskyy says Trump is key to ending Russia-Ukraine conflict

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will only agree to meet in person with Russian leader Vladimir Putin after a...

The Latest: Vance will meet Zelenskyy as Europe is rocked by Trump's US-Russia talks on Ukraine

The Latest: Vance will meet Zelenskyy as Europe is rocked by Trump's US-Russia talks on Ukraine

Vice President JD Vance is appearing at the Munich Security Conference amid intense concern and uncertainty over the Trump administration's...

Seattle officers who attended Jan. 6 rally can't remain anonymous, Washington high court rules

SEATTLE (AP) -- Seattle police officers who attended the Jan. 6, 2021, rally and protests at the U.S. Capitol can...

The Latest: Trump signs plan for new tariffs on all US trading partners

The Latest: Trump signs plan for new tariffs on all US trading partners

Taxes on imports could soon go up, as President Donald Trump signed a measure to have tariff rates match what...

Judge sides with gun advocates and pauses Maine gun law enacted in wake of Lewiston mass shooting

Judge sides with gun advocates and pauses Maine gun law enacted in wake of Lewiston mass shooting

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- A federal judge on Thursday put a hold on a new three-day waiting period for gun...

The Latest: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as Trump's health secretary by the Senate

The Latest: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as Trump's health secretary by the Senate

The Senate has confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as President Donald Trump's health secretary, putting the prominent vaccine skeptic in...

Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota won't seek reelection, dealing blow to Democrats' hopes to take Senate

Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota won't seek reelection, dealing blow to Democrats' hopes to take Senate

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota said Thursday that she won't seek reelection, dealing a...

The Latest: Trump prepares broad tariffs order ahead of meeting with India's Modi

The Latest: Trump prepares broad tariffs order ahead of meeting with India's Modi

President Donald Trump meets Thursday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has heaped praise on him and is hoping...

Belarus releases 3 people, including an American and a jailed journalist

Belarus releases 3 people, including an American and a jailed journalist

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Belarus has released three people, including an American and a journalist, who had been detained for more...

The Latest: Trump says he and Putin have agreed to begin negotiations on ending war in Ukraine

The Latest: Trump says he and Putin have agreed to begin negotiations on ending war in Ukraine

President Donald Trump upended three years of U.S. policy toward Ukraine on Wednesday, saying that he and Russian President Vladimir...

The Latest: Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence

The Latest: Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a major shift in U.S. policy on Ukraine: The way forward, he told allies...

The Latest: Hegseth says Ukraine must abandon hope of restoring pre-war borders

The Latest: Hegseth says Ukraine must abandon hope of restoring pre-war borders

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a major shift in U.S. policy on Ukraine: The way forward, he told allies...

The Latest: Inflation worsens as Trump prepares tariffs

The Latest: Inflation worsens as Trump prepares tariffs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's longstanding friendly rapport with President Donald Trump could be tested as the Indian leader kicks off...

The Latest: Consumer protection regulators get fill-in-the-blank firing memos

The Latest: Consumer protection regulators get fill-in-the-blank firing memos

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's longstanding friendly rapport with President Donald Trump could be tested as the Indian leader kicks off...

Connecticut Rep. John Larson says a complex partial seizure caused him to stop speech on House floor

Connecticut Rep. John Larson says a complex partial seizure caused him to stop speech on House floor

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Connecticut U.S. Rep. John Larson, who inexplicably stopped speaking during a speech Monday on the House of...

The Latest: Trump and Elon Musk defend their attempts to downsize the federal government

The Latest: Trump and Elon Musk defend their attempts to downsize the federal government

President Donald Trump made a rare appearance with Elon Musk, his most powerful adviser, in the Oval Office on Tuesday...

Kansas' Democratic governor vetoes a GOP-backed ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) -- Kansas' Democratic governor on Tuesday vetoed a proposed Republican-backed ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors.

The Latest: Trump, hosting Jordan's king, renews his insistence that the US can control Gaza

The Latest: Trump, hosting Jordan's king, renews his insistence that the US can control Gaza

President Donald Trump is hosting Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House on Tuesday as he escalates pressure on...

The Latest: Trump hosts Jordan's King as he escalates pressure on his Gaza resettlement plan

The Latest: Trump hosts Jordan's King as he escalates pressure on his Gaza resettlement plan

President Donald Trump hosted Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House on Tuesday as he escalates pressure on the...

The Latest: Trump to host Jordan's King as he escalates pressure on his Gaza resettlement plan

The Latest: Trump to host Jordan's King as he escalates pressure on his Gaza resettlement plan

President Donald Trump will host Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House on Tuesday as he escalates pressure on...

Aid groups sue over Trump's order suspending federal refugee program and funding

SEATTLE (AP) -- Major refugee aid groups sued the Trump administration on Monday over the president's executive order suspending the...

PHOTO COLLECTION: U.S. Transgender Rights

PHOTO COLLECTION: U.S. Transgender Rights

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.

The Latest: Trump says ceasefire should be canceled if Hamas doesn't release hostages by Saturday

The Latest: Trump says ceasefire should be canceled if Hamas doesn't release hostages by Saturday

President Donald Trump said Palestinians in Gaza would not have a right to return under his plan for U.S. "ownership"...

Elon Musk-led group proposes buying OpenAI for $97 billion. OpenAI CEO says 'no thank you'

Elon Musk-led group proposes buying OpenAI for $97 billion. OpenAI CEO says 'no thank you'

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A group of investors led by Elon Musk says it is offering more than $97 billion...

The Latest: Trump says Palestinians won't have the right to return to Gaza under his plan

The Latest: Trump says Palestinians won't have the right to return to Gaza under his plan

President Donald Trump said Palestinians in Gaza would not have a right to return under his plan for U.S. "ownership"...