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The Latest: Supreme Court hears arguments on ending legal protections for Haitian/Syrian migrants

The Latest: Supreme Court hears arguments on ending legal protections for Haitian/Syrian migrants

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday weighed the Trump administration's push to end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians as migrants fleeing war and natural disaster.

Former Florida governor Charlie Crist is running for St. Petersburg mayor

Former Florida governor Charlie Crist is running for St. Petersburg mayor

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Former Florida governor and U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist is seeking yet another office, this time running for mayor of his hometown of St. Petersburg.

Supreme Court weakens a key tool of the Voting Rights Act

Supreme Court weakens a key tool of the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court has weakened a key tool of the Voting Rights Act that has helped root out racial discrimination in voting for more than half a century in a case concerning a Black majority congressional district in Louisiana.

The Latest: Supreme Court weakens a key tool of the Voting Rights Act

The Latest: Supreme Court weakens a key tool of the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court has weakened a key tool of the Voting Rights Act that has helped root out racial discrimination in voting for more than half a century in a case concerning a Black majority congressional district in Louisiana.

The Latest: Supreme Court ruling weakens a key tool of the Voting Rights Act

The Latest: Supreme Court ruling weakens a key tool of the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court has weakened a key tool of the Voting Rights Act that has helped root out racial discrimination in voting for more than half a century in a case concerning a Black majority congressional district in Louisiana.

The Latest: The Supreme Court voids a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana

The Latest: The Supreme Court voids a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana

The Supreme Court has weakened a key tool of the Voting Rights Act that has helped root out racial discrimination in voting for more than half a century in a case concerning a Black majority congressional district in Louisiana.

Man charged with trying to kill Trump at dinner took photo with knife in hotel, investigators say

Man charged with trying to kill Trump at dinner took photo with knife in hotel, investigators say

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The man charged with trying to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner and is accused of trying to kill President Donald Trump took a picture of himself in his hotel room just minutes earlier, outfitted with an ammunition bag, shoulder gun holster and a sheathed knife, investigators said Wednesday in a new court filing.

Man charged with trying to kill President Donald Trump took picture of himself before alleged attack

Man charged with trying to kill President Donald Trump took picture of himself before alleged attack

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The man charged with trying to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner and is accused of trying to kill President Donald Trump took a picture of himself in his hotel room just minutes earlier, outfitted with an ammunition bag, shoulder gun holster and a sheathed knife, investigators said Wednesday in a new court filing.

The Latest: Supreme Court to hear arguments on ending legal protections for Haitian/Syrian migrants

The Latest: Supreme Court to hear arguments on ending legal protections for Haitian/Syrian migrants

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Supreme Court will weigh arguments Wednesday over the Trump administration's push to end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians as migrants fleeing war and natural disaster.

The Latest: King Charles visits Washington with hopes of restoring the US-UK relationship

The Latest: King Charles visits Washington with hopes of restoring the US-UK relationship

WASHINGTON (AP) -- King Charles III will embrace some of Washington's most formal ceremonial trappings as he tries to emphasize a bond between the United Kingdom and the United States that is so strong it can withstand the political turmoil of the moment.

Donald Riegle, who represented Michigan in Congress under 7 presidents, dies at 88

Donald Riegle, who represented Michigan in Congress under 7 presidents, dies at 88

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Donald W. Riegle, who represented Michigan in Congress for nearly three decades under seven presidents, has died, his family said Sunday. He was 88.

A small plane crash near Minneapolis kills North Dakota state legislator and the pilot

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A small plane crashed just after taking off from Crystal Airport north of Minneapolis on Saturday, killing a North Dakota state legislator and the pilot, authorities said.

The Latest: Trump uninjured after security incident at White House Correspondents' dinner

The Latest: Trump uninjured after security incident at White House Correspondents' dinner

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump was reported uninjured and other top leaders of the United States were evacuated from an annual dinner of White House correspondents on Saturday night after an unspecified threat. There did not immediately appear to be any injuries, and one law-enforcement official said a shooter opened fire.

The Latest: Trump and Vance evacuated from White House Correspondents' Dinner

The Latest: Trump and Vance evacuated from White House Correspondents' Dinner

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump was reported uninjured and other top leaders of the United States were evacuated from an annual dinner of White House correspondents on Saturday night after an unspecified threat. There did not immediately appear to be any injuries, and one law-enforcement official said a shooter opened fire.

The Latest: Trump and Vance evacuated from White House Correspondents Dinner

The Latest: Trump and Vance evacuated from White House Correspondents Dinner

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump was reported uninjured and other top leaders of the United States were evacuated from an annual dinner of White House correspondents on Saturday night after an unspecified threat. There did not immediately appear to be any injuries, and one law-enforcement official said a shooter opened fire.

No visible indication of any injuries after president evacuated from correspondents dinner

WASHINGTON (AP) -- No visible indication of any injuries after president evacuated from correspondents dinner.

Dirk Kempthorne, former Idaho governor and U.S. Interior secretary, dies at 74

BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- Former Idaho Gov. and U.S. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne has died at age 74, his family said in a written statement Saturday.

Appeals court overturns $8.2 million defamation win for Roy Moore

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- An appeals court on Friday reversed an $8.2 million defamation verdict awarded to Alabama politician Roy Moore, who sued a super PAC over a 2017 political ad detailing misconduct accusations against him.

Federal officials charge US soldier with using inside info to win $400K bet on Maduro's capture

Federal officials charge US soldier with using inside info to win $400K bet on Maduro's capture

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A U.S. soldier has been charged with using inside information to win $400,000 in an online betting market on Venezuelan President Maduro's capture, federal officials announced Thursday.

Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80

Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80

ATLANTA (AP) -- U.S. Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat who was seeking his 13th term in Congress despite challenges from within his party, has died. He was 80.

Another Democrat exits crowded campaign for California governor

Another Democrat exits crowded campaign for California governor

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Another Democrat is exiting the crowded contest for California governor.

Trump signs bill extending controversial surveillance powers until April 30

Trump signs bill extending controversial surveillance powers until April 30

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Saturday signed a bill extending a controversial surveillance program until April 30, a short-term renewal that sets up another showdown in Congress.

ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says

ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says

WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting director Todd Lyons, a key executor of President Donald Trump's mass deportations agenda, will resign at the end of May, federal officials announced Thursday.

FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup 'for sure' despite war

FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup 'for sure' despite war

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the United States.

Trump threatens to fire Powell if the Fed Chair remains with central bank after his term ends

Trump threatens to fire Powell if the Fed Chair remains with central bank after his term ends

Federal prosecutors made an unannounced visit this week to a construction site at Federal Reserve headquarters that is the focus of an investigation into a $2.5 billion renovation project, according to two people familiar with the visit.

Trump threatens to fire Powell if the Fed Chair decides to stay on after his term ends next month

Trump threatens to fire Powell if the Fed Chair decides to stay on after his term ends next month

President Donald Trump has again threatened to fire Jerome Powell if the Federal Reserve Chair decides to stay on the central bank's governing board after his term as chair expires next month.

Republican Clay Fuller sworn in to take House seat formerly held by Marjorie Taylor Greene

Republican Clay Fuller sworn in to take House seat formerly held by Marjorie Taylor Greene

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican Rep. Clay Fuller of Georgia was sworn into office Tuesday after winning a special election to take the congressional seat formerly held by Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Wife of man who shot lost DoorDash driver admits to deleting doorbell video of the incident

GOSHEN, N.Y. (AP) -- The wife of a New York man who was recently convicted of shooting and wounding a lost DoorDash delivery driver has admitted to deleting doorbell camera video of the incident.

Ulberg delivers first-round KO to win light heavyweight belt as Trump takes spotlight at UFC 327

Ulberg delivers first-round KO to win light heavyweight belt as Trump takes spotlight at UFC 327

MIAMI (AP) -- Hobbling on one leg, Carlos Ulberg refused to let an injured knee ruin the opportunity he earned at UFC 327 on Saturday night.

Clarification: Election 2026-Young Voters story

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- In a story published April 9, 2026, about many young voters who say they want candidates who offer something new and not just opposition, The Associated Press included an interview with Jacob Abbott, a University of Michigan student. The story should have made clear that Abbott's comments were on politics broadly and were not referring...

Renewable energy advocates make gains in fight over future of big Arizona power utility

Renewable energy advocates make gains in fight over future of big Arizona power utility

PHOENIX (AP) -- Renewable energy advocates in Arizona made gains against a business-backed slate in a fight over how the nation's largest public power utility will meet fast-rising electricity demand in a data center hot spot.

California Supreme Court orders sheriff to pause investigation and preserve seized ballots

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- The California Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered a county sheriff who seized more than half a million 2025 election ballots to pause his probe into election fraud allegations while the judges review the legal challenge against it.

Trump statements about Iran raise questions about international law

Trump statements about Iran raise questions about international law

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump's recent statements of intent about his administration's plans for Iran -- some laced with profanity, some threatening deeply destructive, nation-shattering actions -- have raised questions about international law.

DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters

DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure into law Monday that gives him along with other Florida leaders the ability to label groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations and expel state university students who support them.

The Latest: Trump says Pam Bondi out as his attorney general, Blanche will serve as acting AG

The Latest: Trump says Pam Bondi out as his attorney general, Blanche will serve as acting AG

President Donald Trump said Thursday Pam Bondi is out as his attorney general.

Trump says Pam Bondi out as his attorney general, Blanche will serve as acting AG

Trump says Pam Bondi out as his attorney general, Blanche will serve as acting AG

President Donald Trump said Thursday Pam Bondi is out as his attorney general.

Trump says Pam Bondi out as his attorney general, Blanche will serve as acting AG

Trump says Pam Bondi out as his attorney general, Blanche will serve as acting AG

President Donald Trump said Thursday Pam Bondi is out as his attorney general.

Trump says Pam Bondi out as his attorney general, Blanche will serve as acting AG

Trump says Pam Bondi out as his attorney general, Blanche will serve as acting AG

President Donald Trump said Thursday Pam Bondi is out as his attorney general.

Trump says Pam Bondi out as his attorney general, Blanche will serve as acting AG

Trump says Pam Bondi out as his attorney general, Blanche will serve as acting AG

President Donald Trump said Thursday Pam Bondi is out as his attorney general.

Trump says Pam Bondi out as his attorney general, Blanche will serve as acting AG

Trump says Pam Bondi out as his attorney general, Blanche will serve as acting AG

President Donald Trump said Thursday Pam Bondi is out as his attorney general. Trump made the announcement in a post on social media.

The Latest: Trump says Pam Bondi is out as his attorney general

The Latest: Trump says Pam Bondi is out as his attorney general

JUST IN: Trump says Pam Bondi, a loyalist who oversaw Justice Department upheaval, is out as his attorney general

South Florida vice mayor's death investigated as domestic violence, husband faces murder charge

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) -- The death of a South Florida vice mayor is being investigated as a domestic violence incident and her husband is in custody, police said.

Colorado appeals court orders resentencing for election conspiracist Tina Peters

DENVER (AP) -- A Colorado appeals court ruled Thursday that a former county clerk convicted in a scheme that attempted to find proof of fraud in the 2020 presidential election should be resentenced.

The Latest: Supreme Court arguments over Trump's birthright citizenship order end after two hours

The Latest: Supreme Court arguments over Trump's birthright citizenship order end after two hours

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. Supreme Court has finished hearing arguments over the constitutionality of President Donald Trump's order to end birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to someone in the country illegally or temporarily.

Clarification: Trump-Supreme Court story

WASHINGTON (AP) -- In a story published March 31, 2026, The Associated Press reported that President Donald Trump went to the Supreme Court in his first term for the ceremonial swearing-in of the first justice he appointed, Neil Gorsuch. The story should have made clear that Trump also attended the ceremony at the Supreme Court for another justice he appointed...

The Latest: Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump's birthright citizenship order

The Latest: Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump's birthright citizenship order

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. Supreme Court has begun hearing arguments over the constitutionality of President Donald Trump's order to end birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to someone in the country illegally or temporarily.

The Latest: Supreme Court to hear arguments over Trump's birthright citizenship order

The Latest: Supreme Court to hear arguments over Trump's birthright citizenship order

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments at 10 a.m. ET over the constitutionality of President Donald Trump's order to end birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to someone in the country illegally or temporarily.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is hospitalized after a minor procedure, her office says

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is hospitalized after a minor procedure, her office says

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey was hospitalized Tuesday after undergoing what her office described as a minor procedure to remove fluid that was pressing on her lung.

Appeals court suspends order for Voice of America employees to return to work

Appeals court suspends order for Voice of America employees to return to work

WASHINGTON (AP) -- An appeals court panel agreed Tuesday to suspend a federal judge's order for the Trump administration to bring hundreds of Voice of America employees back to work from paid leave.

Trump attending opening night of 'Chicago' the musical at the Kennedy Center

Trump attending opening night of 'Chicago' the musical at the Kennedy Center

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump is attending Tuesday night's opening of the musical "Chicago" at the Kennedy Center for what could be one of his last visits there for a show before the performing arts institution closes for renovations in July.

Airport cleared to be renamed for Trump as he unveils design for skyscraper library

Airport cleared to be renamed for Trump as he unveils design for skyscraper library

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Florida airport was cleared to be renamed after President Donald Trump on Monday, hours before the president separately revealed plans for a Miami skyscraper planned to house his presidential library.

Joe and Jill Biden adopt a pair of black Lab-mix puppies named Boo and Scout

Joe and Jill Biden adopt a pair of black Lab-mix puppies named Boo and Scout

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Joe and Jill Biden have added a pair of black Lab-mix puppies named Boo and Scout to the former president's home in Delaware, adopting the sibling dogs after they were rescued from a shelter in Tennessee.

A federal judge orders better attorney access at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'

A federal judge orders better attorney access at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) -- A state-run immigration detention facility in the Florida Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz" must provide people detained there with better access to their attorneys, a federal judge ruled Friday.

The Latest: Trump signs executive order to pay TSA after funding bill collapses in Congress

The Latest: Trump signs executive order to pay TSA after funding bill collapses in Congress

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday afternoon that should pay TSA employees next week. Trump's action came after a Homeland Security funding measure collapsed in Congress. The measure passed the Senate early Friday morning but was swiftly rejected by House Republicans. TSA workers were set to miss a second consecutive paycheck Friday.

Trump signs executive order to pay TSA after funding bill collapses in Congress

Trump signs executive order to pay TSA after funding bill collapses in Congress

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday afternoon that should pay TSA employees next week. Trump's action came after a Homeland Security funding measure collapsed in congress. The measure passed the Senate early Friday morning but was swiftly rejected by House Republicans. TSA workers were set to miss a second consecutive paycheck Friday.

The Latest: House speaker rejects Homeland Security funding bill passed by the Senate

The Latest: House speaker rejects Homeland Security funding bill passed by the Senate

House Speaker Mike Johnson has rejected a Senate-passed bill to fund Homeland Security as a 'joke' and plans a vote on an alternative. The House was considering whether to approve funds to pay Transportation Security Administration agents and most other Homeland Security agencies after the Senate unanimously passed the measure early Friday morning. The deal does not include funding for...

The Latest: House considers whether to approve funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security

The Latest: House considers whether to approve funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security

The House is considering whether to approve funds to pay Transportation Security Administration agents and most other Homeland Security agencies after the Senate unanimously passed the measure early Friday morning. The deal does not include funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, but the package puts no new limits on immigration enforcement, which has remained largely uninterrupted during the shutdown...

The Latest: Trump says he will sign an order to pay TSA agents during funding impasse

The Latest: Trump says he will sign an order to pay TSA agents during funding impasse

President Donald Trump said Thursday he would sign an order instructing the Homeland Security secretary to immediately pay Transportation Security Administration agents as Congress struggles to reach a deal to end the budget impasse that has jammed airports and left workers without paychecks.

The Latest: Trump says he will sign an emergency order to pay TSA agents during funding impasse

The Latest: Trump says he will sign an emergency order to pay TSA agents during funding impasse

President Donald Trump said Thursday he would sign an emergency order instructing the Homeland Security secretary to immediately pay Transportation Security Administration agents as Congress struggles to reach a deal to end the budget impasse that has jammed airports and left workers without paychecks.

Trump-endorsed effort to repeal Utah's anti-gerrymandering law fails to make the ballot

Trump-endorsed effort to repeal Utah's anti-gerrymandering law fails to make the ballot

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Utah's new congressional map, which gives Democrats a high likelihood of picking up a U.S. House seat in the Salt Lake City area, is likely to remain in place beyond this election cycle because a Republican-led initiative to repeal the state's anti-gerrymandering law failed to make the November ballot.