Meg Kinnard
@megkinnardap.bsky.social
• National politics reporter for The Associated Press
• Mom to 3 kids, 3 cats, a mutt and a horse
• Breast cancer survivor
• Proud Tennessean and South Carolinian
• Georgetown SFS and UNC Hussman alumna
• On X and Instagram @MegKinnardAP
• megkinnard.com
• Mom to 3 kids, 3 cats, a mutt and a horse
• Breast cancer survivor
• Proud Tennessean and South Carolinian
• Georgetown SFS and UNC Hussman alumna
• On X and Instagram @MegKinnardAP
• megkinnard.com
President Trump has publicly called it quits with one of his most stalwart MAGA-world supporters, calling Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene “‘Wacky’ Marjorie” & saying he'd endorse a challenger against her “if the right person runs.”
My latest: apnews.com/article/marj...
My latest: apnews.com/article/marj...
Trump cuts ties with 'Wacky' Marjorie Taylor Greene, once among his top MAGA-world defenders
President Donald Trump has publicly ended his support for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her “Wacky Marjorie” and saying he would endorse a challenger against her in the next midterms “if the ri...
apnews.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:51 AM
President Trump has publicly called it quits with one of his most stalwart MAGA-world supporters, calling Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene “‘Wacky’ Marjorie” & saying he'd endorse a challenger against her “if the right person runs.”
My latest: apnews.com/article/marj...
My latest: apnews.com/article/marj...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man executed by firing squad is the third US prisoner killed this way in the state this year.
November 14, 2025 at 11:15 PM
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man executed by firing squad is the third US prisoner killed this way in the state this year.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as pressure builds on consumer prices.
November 14, 2025 at 10:25 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as pressure builds on consumer prices.
WASHINGTON (AP) — FAA is easing commercial flight restrictions it ordered at 40 US airports during the shutdown, from 6% to 3%.
November 14, 2025 at 9:56 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — FAA is easing commercial flight restrictions it ordered at 40 US airports during the shutdown, from 6% to 3%.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Immigration agents expected in Charlotte as soon as Saturday to start enforcement operation, North Carolina sheriff says.
November 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Immigration agents expected in Charlotte as soon as Saturday to start enforcement operation, North Carolina sheriff says.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption for country.
November 13, 2025 at 3:26 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption for country.
WASHINGTON (AP) — House passes bill to end nation's longest government shutdown on Day 43, sending measure to Trump for his signature.
November 13, 2025 at 1:23 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — House passes bill to end nation's longest government shutdown on Day 43, sending measure to Trump for his signature.
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At COP30 today, CA Gov. Gavin Newsom told AP he’s stunned by 8 senators’ decision to break with Democrats & end the shutdown, warning they’re not alarmed enough about President Trump’s political norm-shattering.
My latest w/ @borenbears.bsky.social
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At COP30 today, CA Gov. Gavin Newsom told AP he’s stunned by 8 senators’ decision to break with Democrats & end the shutdown, warning they’re not alarmed enough about President Trump’s political norm-shattering.
My latest w/ @borenbears.bsky.social
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Newsom tells AP the eight senators who struck the shutdown deal aren't alarmed enough about Trump
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is warning that eight senators' decision to break with Democrats and end the government shutdown shows they aren't alarmed enough about President Donald Trump's impact on ...
apnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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At COP30 today, CA Gov. Gavin Newsom told AP he’s stunned by 8 senators’ decision to break with Democrats & end the shutdown, warning they’re not alarmed enough about President Trump’s political norm-shattering.
My latest w/ @borenbears.bsky.social
apnews.com/article/news...
At COP30 today, CA Gov. Gavin Newsom told AP he’s stunned by 8 senators’ decision to break with Democrats & end the shutdown, warning they’re not alarmed enough about President Trump’s political norm-shattering.
My latest w/ @borenbears.bsky.social
apnews.com/article/news...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate passes bill to end the now-41-day government shutdown, sending it to the House for a final vote this week.
November 11, 2025 at 2:27 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate passes bill to end the now-41-day government shutdown, sending it to the House for a final vote this week.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
November 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate takes the first step toward ending the government shutdown, advancing a funding bill after weeks of gridlock.
November 10, 2025 at 3:50 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate takes the first step toward ending the government shutdown, advancing a funding bill after weeks of gridlock.
WASHINGTON (AP) — US airlines again cancel more than 1,000 flights on second day of cuts tied to government shutdown.
November 8, 2025 at 7:10 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — US airlines again cancel more than 1,000 flights on second day of cuts tied to government shutdown.
NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla shareholders approve massive pay package that could make Elon Musk world's first trillionaire.
November 6, 2025 at 9:58 PM
NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla shareholders approve massive pay package that could make Elon Musk world's first trillionaire.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November.
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Airports in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago among the 40 that will see flights cut due to government shutdown.
November 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Airports in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago among the 40 that will see flights cut due to government shutdown.
WASHINGTON (AP) — FAA announces 10% reduction in airline traffic in 40 markets to maintain safety during ongoing government shutdown.
November 5, 2025 at 9:26 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — FAA announces 10% reduction in airline traffic in 40 markets to maintain safety during ongoing government shutdown.
Tonight I'll be hosting AP's livestream coverage of Election 2025, bringing you analysis & AP Race Calls for this year's top contests, including NYC mayor, gubernatorial races & California redistricting.
You can watch here ⬇️
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You can watch here ⬇️
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Election 2025 LIVE: Race calls for New York mayor, NJ governor, more
YouTube video by Associated Press
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November 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Tonight I'll be hosting AP's livestream coverage of Election 2025, bringing you analysis & AP Race Calls for this year's top contests, including NYC mayor, gubernatorial races & California redistricting.
You can watch here ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sg2T...
You can watch here ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sg2T...
It's Election Day in the US, the first major balloting since President Donald Trump's return to the White House.
Check out this week's AP Ground Game for what to expect in today's elections, as well as a roundup of other politics news:
apnews.com/newsletter/g...
Check out this week's AP Ground Game for what to expect in today's elections, as well as a roundup of other politics news:
apnews.com/newsletter/g...
Ground Game: Elections 2025, Head Start closures, and the Supreme Court
This newsletter was originally sent out via email to our Ground Game subscribers on November 03. You can subscribe at any time at apnews.com/newsletters.
apnews.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:26 PM
It's Election Day in the US, the first major balloting since President Donald Trump's return to the White House.
Check out this week's AP Ground Game for what to expect in today's elections, as well as a roundup of other politics news:
apnews.com/newsletter/g...
Check out this week's AP Ground Game for what to expect in today's elections, as well as a roundup of other politics news:
apnews.com/newsletter/g...
PARIS (AP) — Two new suspects handed preliminary charges in Louvre jewels heist case, Paris prosecutor says.
November 1, 2025 at 4:59 PM
PARIS (AP) — Two new suspects handed preliminary charges in Louvre jewels heist case, Paris prosecutor says.
BOSTON (AP) — Judges order the federal government to use contingency funds for SNAP food aid payments during the shutdown.
October 31, 2025 at 6:12 PM
BOSTON (AP) — Judges order the federal government to use contingency funds for SNAP food aid payments during the shutdown.
LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace says King Charles III will strip Prince Andrew of remaining titles and evict him from royal residence.
October 30, 2025 at 7:12 PM
LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace says King Charles III will strip Prince Andrew of remaining titles and evict him from royal residence.
PARIS (AP) — Paris prosecutor says two suspects in the Louvre heist have ‘partially’ admitted participation in the theft.
October 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
PARIS (AP) — Paris prosecutor says two suspects in the Louvre heist have ‘partially’ admitted participation in the theft.
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, the strongest direct hit to the island in 174 years.
October 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, the strongest direct hit to the island in 174 years.
With the shutdown nearing the 1-month mark, Americans are seeing cascading effects of programs shuttered by lapses in federal funding.
This week, that could mean the 1st missed military paychecks, as well as SNAP shortfalls.
My look at what to expect: apnews.com/article/gove...
This week, that could mean the 1st missed military paychecks, as well as SNAP shortfalls.
My look at what to expect: apnews.com/article/gove...
When the government shutdown will affect SNAP, Head Start and military pay
The federal government shutdown is nearing the one-month mark, causing widespread effects for millions of Americans.
apnews.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM
With the shutdown nearing the 1-month mark, Americans are seeing cascading effects of programs shuttered by lapses in federal funding.
This week, that could mean the 1st missed military paychecks, as well as SNAP shortfalls.
My look at what to expect: apnews.com/article/gove...
This week, that could mean the 1st missed military paychecks, as well as SNAP shortfalls.
My look at what to expect: apnews.com/article/gove...
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders immediate 'powerful' strikes in Gaza.
October 28, 2025 at 4:21 PM
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders immediate 'powerful' strikes in Gaza.