Seung Min Kim
@seungminkim1.bsky.social
White House reporter for the Associated Press + CNN political analyst. Proud alum of the Washington Post and Politico.
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%.
On MBS's itinerary for his White House visit next week: A South Lawn arrival ceremony, South Portico greeting, Oval meeting and Cabinet Room signings, and a lavish dinner hosted by the first lady. w/ @michellelprice.bsky.social apnews.com/article/dona...
Trump to welcome the Saudi crown prince with arrival ceremony, deal signings and lavish dinner
The White House is preparing to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman next week with the pomp typical of a state visit.
apnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM
On MBS's itinerary for his White House visit next week: A South Lawn arrival ceremony, South Portico greeting, Oval meeting and Cabinet Room signings, and a lavish dinner hosted by the first lady. w/ @michellelprice.bsky.social apnews.com/article/dona...
“I wouldn’t guess that a product designed for a helpless, developing human in the United States could cause something this severe." apnews.com/article/byhe...
Families of two babies sickened by infantile botulism sue ByHeart over recalled formula
The parents of two babies who were sickened in an infantile botulism outbreak linked to recalled ByHeart infant formula are suing the company.
apnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
“I wouldn’t guess that a product designed for a helpless, developing human in the United States could cause something this severe." apnews.com/article/byhe...
LONDON (AP) — BBC apologizes to U.S. President Donald Trump over misleading edit, but says there is no basis for his defamation claim.
November 13, 2025 at 8:46 PM
LONDON (AP) — BBC apologizes to U.S. President Donald Trump over misleading edit, but says there is no basis for his defamation claim.
"The White House hasn’t said how much each donor is giving, and almost none was willing to divulge that. Very few commented on their contributions when contacted by The Associated Press." apnews.com/article/dono...
These are the 37 donors helping pay for Trump's $300 million White House ballroom
The White House's list of 37 donors to President Donald Trump's $300 million ballroom project includes crypto billionaires, powerful financiers, tobacco companies, tech giants, media companies, longti...
apnews.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
"The White House hasn’t said how much each donor is giving, and almost none was willing to divulge that. Very few commented on their contributions when contacted by The Associated Press." apnews.com/article/dono...
! PHILADELPHIA (AP) — US Mint ends production of the penny, its lowest denomination coin, in cost-saving move.
November 12, 2025 at 6:43 PM
! PHILADELPHIA (AP) — US Mint ends production of the penny, its lowest denomination coin, in cost-saving move.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom to the AP on the Dems who voted to end the shutdown:
"I’m not pleased that, in the face of this invasive species that is Donald Trump, who’s completely changed the rules of the game, that we’re still playing by the old rules of the game." apnews.com/article/news...
"I’m not pleased that, in the face of this invasive species that is Donald Trump, who’s completely changed the rules of the game, that we’re still playing by the old rules of the game." apnews.com/article/news...
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 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
California Gov. Gavin Newsom to the AP on the Dems who voted to end the shutdown:
"I’m not pleased that, in the face of this invasive species that is Donald Trump, who’s completely changed the rules of the game, that we’re still playing by the old rules of the game." apnews.com/article/news...
"I’m not pleased that, in the face of this invasive species that is Donald Trump, who’s completely changed the rules of the game, that we’re still playing by the old rules of the game." apnews.com/article/news...
VIENNA (AP) — UN report seen by AP says nuclear watchdog has not been able to verify Iran’s near weapons-grade uranium stock.
November 12, 2025 at 1:25 PM
VIENNA (AP) — UN report seen by AP says nuclear watchdog has not been able to verify Iran’s near weapons-grade uranium stock.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas county agrees to pay $3 million and apologize over police raid on a small-town newspaper in 2023, editor says.
November 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas county agrees to pay $3 million and apologize over police raid on a small-town newspaper in 2023, editor says.
Reposted by Seung Min Kim
Update: In 3 recent editorials, WaPo failed to disclose owner Jeff Bezos's interest in the matter under discussion.
WaPo added one disclosure after @bgrueskin.bsky.social called it out.
Two weeks after my story, the other two editorials still have none. And the paper still won't say why
WaPo added one disclosure after @bgrueskin.bsky.social called it out.
Two weeks after my story, the other two editorials still have none. And the paper still won't say why
'Washington Post' editorials omit a key disclosure: Bezos' financial ties
Three times in the past two weeks, editorials at the 'Washington Post' failed to disclose that they focused on matters in which owner Jeff Bezos had a material interest.
www.npr.org
November 10, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Update: In 3 recent editorials, WaPo failed to disclose owner Jeff Bezos's interest in the matter under discussion.
WaPo added one disclosure after @bgrueskin.bsky.social called it out.
Two weeks after my story, the other two editorials still have none. And the paper still won't say why
WaPo added one disclosure after @bgrueskin.bsky.social called it out.
Two weeks after my story, the other two editorials still have none. And the paper still won't say why
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Donald Trump arrives at Commanders' stadium, making him 1st sitting US president since 1978 at a regular-season NFL game.
November 9, 2025 at 10:50 PM
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Donald Trump arrives at Commanders' stadium, making him 1st sitting US president since 1978 at a regular-season NFL game.
WASHINGTON (AP) — US airlines' daily cancellations top 2,000 for first time since shutdown cuts began, also more than 7,000 delays Sunday.
November 9, 2025 at 8:55 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — US airlines' daily cancellations top 2,000 for first time since shutdown cuts began, also more than 7,000 delays Sunday.
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. airlines cancel more than 1,000 flights on first day of cuts tied to government shutdown.
November 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. airlines cancel more than 1,000 flights on first day of cuts tied to government shutdown.
Reposted by Seung Min Kim
The Serbian Parliament approved a new law Friday to tear down an architectural landmark that NATO bombed in 1999, clearing the way for President Trump’s family to replace it with a luxury hotel.
Serbian Lawmakers Approve Luxury Trump Hotel on Historic Bombing Site
Despite a fraud investigation into officials who endorsed the project, Parliament used an extraordinary provision in the Constitution to push the plans through.
nyti.ms
November 7, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The Serbian Parliament approved a new law Friday to tear down an architectural landmark that NATO bombed in 1999, clearing the way for President Trump’s family to replace it with a luxury hotel.
The award, called the FIFA Peace Prize, will “recognize exceptional actions for peace.”
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who has a close relationship with President Donald Trump, would not tip his hand when asked if Trump will be the first recipient. apnews.com/article/fifa...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who has a close relationship with President Donald Trump, would not tip his hand when asked if Trump will be the first recipient. apnews.com/article/fifa...
Infantino says 'you will see' at World Cup draw if Trump receives new FIFA peace prize
FIFA has announced the creation of a peace prize, which it plans to award for the first time at the World Cup draw on Dec. 5 in Washington.
apnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The award, called the FIFA Peace Prize, will “recognize exceptional actions for peace.”
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who has a close relationship with President Donald Trump, would not tip his hand when asked if Trump will be the first recipient. apnews.com/article/fifa...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who has a close relationship with President Donald Trump, would not tip his hand when asked if Trump will be the first recipient. apnews.com/article/fifa...
President Donald Trump, in Miami, brags about the economy despite an election-night rebuke apnews.com/article/trum...
President Donald Trump, in Miami, brags about the economy despite an election-night rebuke
President Donald Trump celebrated his economic achievements on the anniversary of his election victory.
apnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:28 PM
President Donald Trump, in Miami, brags about the economy despite an election-night rebuke apnews.com/article/trum...
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.
“The AP has a strong reputation for accuracy during election coverage and recently unveiled an agreement that will have it provide its data not only to Fox News Channel, which it already had as a customer, but also ABC, CBS, CNN and NBC.” variety.com/2025/tv/news...
NewsNation Hopes for Election-Night Edge After Tapping Non-Traditional Voting Data
NewsNation Hopes for Election-Night Edge After Tapping Non-Traditional Voting Data
variety.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
“The AP has a strong reputation for accuracy during election coverage and recently unveiled an agreement that will have it provide its data not only to Fox News Channel, which it already had as a customer, but also ABC, CBS, CNN and NBC.” variety.com/2025/tv/news...
Still, DeBlasio acknowledged that he hadn’t gone out of his way to correct the misunderstanding: “I said if you have any further questions, speak with my advisers, and I put my friends’ names in there.”
“We all thought it was absolutely hilarious.” apnews.com/article/zohr...
“We all thought it was absolutely hilarious.” apnews.com/article/zohr...
Meet Bill DeBlasio, the man a British newspaper confused with ex-NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio
A Long Island wine importer named Bill DeBlasio inadvertently grabbed international headlines this week after he responded to an email meant for another man with a similar name: former New York City M...
apnews.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Still, DeBlasio acknowledged that he hadn’t gone out of his way to correct the misunderstanding: “I said if you have any further questions, speak with my advisers, and I put my friends’ names in there.”
“We all thought it was absolutely hilarious.” apnews.com/article/zohr...
“We all thought it was absolutely hilarious.” apnews.com/article/zohr...
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House urged firing live bombs, not dummies, for celebration for US Navy that Trump attended, AP sources say.
October 29, 2025 at 12:04 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House urged firing live bombs, not dummies, for celebration for US Navy that Trump attended, AP sources say.
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The sounds of tanks firing and explosions can be heard and seen in Gaza City and other parts of Gaza.
October 28, 2025 at 5:56 PM
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The sounds of tanks firing and explosions can be heard and seen in Gaza City and other parts of Gaza.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Social Security recipients will get a 2.8% cost-of-living boost in 2026, reflecting an average increase of $56 per month.
October 24, 2025 at 12:52 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Social Security recipients will get a 2.8% cost-of-living boost in 2026, reflecting an average increase of $56 per month.
PARIS (AP) — Director of the Louvre Museum acknowledges a ''terrible failure'' after crown jewel heist and says she offered to resign.
October 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
PARIS (AP) — Director of the Louvre Museum acknowledges a ''terrible failure'' after crown jewel heist and says she offered to resign.
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner tells AP he got a new tattoo to cover one seen as a Nazi symbol.
October 22, 2025 at 2:56 PM
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner tells AP he got a new tattoo to cover one seen as a Nazi symbol.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump-Putin summit planned for Budapest is on hold after call between Rubio and Lavrov, US official says.
October 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump-Putin summit planned for Budapest is on hold after call between Rubio and Lavrov, US official says.