Washington bureau chief for The Associated Press.

Joined February 2009
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Press Freedom Week, which convenes reporters, editors and leaders from @AP and across the news industry, starts today. See more here: apnews.com/press-freedom-wee…
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Thank you to @Ethical_News for recognizing @AP for its commitment to the First Amendment. It was an honor to be a part of in the awards ceremony and symposium alongside such incredible journalists.
The Associated Press last week received the top prize in the national/international category for the Peter F. Collier Awards for Ethics in Journalism. Read the announcement, via @Ethical_News. ethicsandjournalism.org/2026…
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Congratulations to @AamerISmad and @ZekeJMiller and all the WCHA Award winners!
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Congratulations to @AamerISmad and @ZekeJMiller, winners of the WHCA’s Award for Excellence in Presidential News Coverage Under Deadline Pressure – Print For more, whca.press/award/whca-announ…
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Proud of our @AP team who worked on this interactive story showcasing all the AP push alerts during Trump’s first 100 days of his second term.
The Associated Press Wins @NatPress 2025 Innovative Storytelling Award for reporting on Trump's first 100 days: nationalpress.org/award-stor…
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As we get ready for next year’s midterms, I am thrilled to announce @ChrisMegerian is the @AP’s Politics Editor!
.@ChrisMegerian appointed @AP’s US politics editor. On our blog: buff.ly/O5T7qZ6
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Anna Johnson retweeted
WASHINGTON (@AP) — Journalists begin leaving Pentagon after refusing to sign Trump administration agreements on rules of access.
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We are hiring for an editor and newsroom leader to oversee @AP’s coverage of US politics, campaigns and elections! Come join our fantastic team and lead this important and impactful coverage. More details here: careers.ap.org/job/Washingto…
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I am thrilled that @robertarampton is joining our Washington bureau to lead our White House coverage!
.@robertarampton named @AP White House news editor. On our blog: buff.ly/ERcBMH2
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I am thrilled @KToropin is joining our team!
Some personal news! I am beyond thrilled and honored to have been chosen to cover the Pentagon for the Associated Press. @lbaldor and @TaraCopp leave some massive shoes to fill but I am eager to cover the military and servicemembers for the country and the world!
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‘KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — A mother pressed a final kiss to what remained of her 5-month-old daughter and wept. Esraa Abu Halib’s baby now weighed less than when she was born.’
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The latest child to starve to death in Gaza weighed less than when she was born apnews.com/article/gaza-isra…
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We're hiring a reporter to cover the Pentagon! If you are interested in covering the Pentagon and U.S. military for the @AP and our customers and audiences around the world, this job may be for you. More details here: careers.ap.org/job/Washingto…
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Two exciting announcements for our @AP Washington bureau: Zeke Miller will be our deputy bureau chief for reporting teams and Tia Goldenberg will be our editor overseeing policy and impact. Both are exceptional journalists and colleagues.
Updates to @AP’s Washington bureau. On our blog: buff.ly/TsOVxrs
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APNewsAlert: WASHINGTON (AP) — AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists, citing 1st Amendment.
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Anna Johnson retweeted
1 Apr 2025
Congratulations to @AamerISmad and @ZekeJMiller of @AP, winners of the Award for Excellence in Presidential News Coverage Under Deadline Pressure. The award will be presented at the WHCA’s dinner on April 26. For more: whca.press/
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Anna Johnson retweeted
27 Mar 2025
The AP has no corporate owner and no shareholders. If we don’t step up to defend Americans’ right to speak freely, who will? Today the U.S. government wants to control the AP’s speech. Tomorrow it could be someone else’s.    nam12.safelinks.protection.o…

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Anna Johnson retweeted
10 Mar 2025
Congratulations to @evanvucci of the @ap, winner of the Political Photo of the Year from the @whnpa
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