An all-formats AP team, led by correspondent Ryan Foley, reported on the local impact of federal cuts ordered by Trump appointees and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), focusing on Kansas City—a major hub for federal agencies far from Washington, D.C. The team cultivated sources within the IRS, HHS, and USDA, revealing how the cuts are affecting real people. One especially compelling interview featured an HHS worker facing eviction and forced to pull her daughter from college. Her story illustrated the deeply personal consequences of sweeping government downsizing. The team’s textured report included text by Foley, photos by Charlie Riedel, video by Nick Ingram, and maps by Dario Lopez. The resulting piece became a top performer on APNews during a crowded news cycle. The story powerfully showcased how federal policy decisions translate into crisis at the community level, highlighting AP’s commitment to persistent, ground-level reporting that brings national issues home.
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