Topic: “Politics”

Posted in Announcements

Vivian Salama named deputy political editor

, by Lauren Easton

AP Washington Bureau Chief Sally Buzbee today announced a key appointment, sending this memo to her staff.

Posted in Announcements

White House reporter takes top honors for deadline reporting

, by Erin Madigan White

Most of the White House Press Corps had departed for the evening, but AP’s Josh Lederman was one of a few still at work inside at 8 p.m. on Sept. 19, 2014 when he heard a commotion outside the doors of the briefing room. Secret Service agents were shouting at people to get inside, saying the building was on lockdown.

Posted in Behind the News

What’s the deal with Davos?

, by Michael Oreskes

DAVOS, Switzerland — It’s hard to think of any other event quite like the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting here in the Swiss Alps. The U.N. General Assembly draws more world leaders. The Oscars attract more celebrities. But nothing brings together quite this combination of corporate executives, academics, philanthropists and media.

Posted in Behind the News

Election Day effort continues into Wednesday

, by Erin Madigan White

Though all the votes have been cast in the U.S. midterm elections, the importance of uncounted ballots looms large in some tight contests as AP journalists and race callers continued today to analyze Election Day results. Highlighting the remaining tasks, AP issued an advisory to its customers in the wee hours of this morning:

Posted in Announcements

AP announces new political reporting lineup

, by Erin Madigan White

U.S. Political Editor David Scott announced the AP’s new political reporting lineup in a memo to staff today:

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