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AP statement on Oval Office access

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Announcements

Statement from AP, Bloomberg News, Reuters on White House press pool access

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Statement from AP, Bloomberg News, Reuters on White House press pool access

Feb. 26, 2025 by Lauren Easton

The Associated Press, Bloomberg News and Reuters on Wednesday issued this joint statement: The three permanent wires in the White House pool, The Associated …

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AP creates Local Investigative Reporting Program

Feb. 20, 2025 by Lauren Easton

In a memo to staff on Thursday, Executive Editor Julie Pace announced AP will launch a Local Investigative Reporting Program led by Ron Nixon: All, I …

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AP statement on Oval Office access

Feb. 11, 2025 by Lauren Easton

The Associated Press issued this statement on Tuesday from Executive Editor Julie Pace: As a global news organization, The Associated Press informs billions …

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Covering the Super Bowl ‘unlike any other’

Feb. 6, 2025 by Nicole Meir

The Associated Press this week will deliver sweeping, all-formats coverage of Super Bowl LIX, relaying standout photos, text stories and live video for …

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Updates to AP’s News leadership

Jan. 29, 2025 by Nicole Meir

In a memo to staff on Wednesday, Senior Vice President and Executive Editor Julie Pace announced updates to AP’s News leadership: Our priority in News …

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AP statement on ‘The Stringer’

Jan. 26, 2025 by Lauren Easton

The Associated Press issued this statement after a representative was able to view the film “The Stringer” for the first time on Saturday in Park City, …

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