Nomaan Merchant

The AP made the insane decision to lay off @godovasquez, one of the most talented photojournalists around Support him here (and if you’re a hiring manager, grab him before someone else does) gofundme.com/f/support-godo…

After nearly 27 years as a reporter for the Associated Press, my time with the company has abruptly come to an end. I was part of a group of AP employees around the country who were laid off today. I was hoping I could survive layoffs after buyouts but it was not to be. (1/ 7)

Some news about me: I’m excited to get back to work covering the midterms and 2028 for @CNN. cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2026/04/09/pat…

Excited to welcome @PatrickSvitek to CNN to cover the midterms and 2028 presidential campaign! cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2026/04/09/pat…

🚨 Excited to announce that “The Story Issue with Elex Michaelson” debuts on @CNN Monday night from 9-11pm pacific! Joining us night one: @GavinNewsom, @larryelder, @GloriaAllred, @andersoncooper & @joshgroban. Joining us week one: @Schwarzenegger, @KevinKileyCA, @AdamSchiff, @briantylercohen, @millanpatterson, @ArevaMartin, @JenniferHorn, @PeterHamby, @melmason & more. Plus, we’ll be LIVE throughout Asia as @realDonaldTrump visits the region & at Dodger Stadium for the #WorldSeries! Thanks @cnni @cnnipr @cnnipr for the support.

Deportation flights from the makeshift South Florida migrant detention facility dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” have begun, Gov. DeSantis said Friday. We built a 3D model of the site to take you inside the facility—and spoke with detainees who are there: cnn.com/2025/07/25/pol…

@martinmatishak Martin, I'm so sorry. Thinking of you and your family.

It is with a broken heart that I share we lost our daughter & baby sister, Lincoln Iris Matishak, on May 30 at thirty weeks & delivered her shortly thereafter. She died from congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV), a common but overlooked virus. She will be loved always & forever.

Really excited to welcome @NomaanMerchant to CNN! Nomaan's a talented, innovative editor from the AP who will play a big role in transforming CNN's political coverage to reach new audiences.

Army plans for a potential parade on Trump's birthday call for 6,600 soldiers, AP learns apnews.com/article/army-p…

A remembrance of Pope Francis. From “la prima della classe.” apnews.com/article/pope-f…

Some personal news: This year I'll be joining @AP's congressional team. I'm excited to cover the forces shaping our country right from the heart of American politics. If you're around the Hill (or Washington in general, really) let's connect! I'm at mebrown@ap.org

@aacaldwellLA @JZBleiberg @business So excited to read your work again!!

I'm back! Starting today I am in the chair covering all things immigration for @business. Incoming or outgoing fed? Let's talk. Lawyer or advocate focused on all things immigration? Let's talk. Researcher/expert focused on all things immigration? Let's talk!

@JimmyVielkind @WNYC @Gothamist Congrats Jimmy!

Personal News — I'm starting a new job this week as a reporter for @WNYC / @Gothamist as part of an expanded public media bureau at the New York State Capitol in Albany. I'm excited to get started!

AP is hiring for one of the best jobs you could have in journalism: covering the great state and newsy politicians of South Dakota. (Trust me, I did it for 3.5 years) careers.ap.org/job/Sioux-Fall…

AP sources: White House altered record of Biden's 'garbage' remarks despite stenographer concerns (from @AP) apnews.com/article/326e2f…

@juanlozano70 Thinking of you, Juan. Sending good thoughts to you and yours

It’s barely 7 a.m. and I already feel exhausted. It’s been such a difficult year with my sister’s death and my wife battling pancreatic cancer. Never realized how stress and worry can overwhelm a person. Wish I could just sleep for a week.

A Lebanese businessman whose son married Tiffany Trump two years ago is leading a push to flip Arab American votes for the former president. My look at the latest relative to rise in Trump’s political orbit: apnews.com/article/trump-…

@acaldwellwsj @WSJ Alicia, I’m so sorry to see this. Your praise has always meant so much to me so let me say you’re one of the kindest and most talented people in the industry — and I can’t wait to see where you land.

After nearly 7 years @WSJ I was among those laid off yesterday. I’m still trying to wrap my head around why. But I’m pretty sure I won’t ever get an answer. So for now, I’m on the hunt for the next opportunity to keep doing what I love and have spent my adult life dedicated to.

Abdul Nasser Saleh spent nearly a decade on board an aging cargo ship docked at ports along the Red Sea. The reason he stayed? The shipowner stopped paying him. Without money or visas, he couldn't leave. There are thousands more just like him. My latest: apnews.com/article/abando…

@acacia_coronado Congrats on an amazing run, Acacia, and best wishes for the path ahead!

My last day at AP is Friday. Next month, I will begin a new position at my alma mater, UT Austin. I’ll still be writing, but with a new purpose. Until then, I have one more story to tell… coming soon. 👀 Thank you for everything. It’s been a dream come true. 🥹

Whats next? I’m stepping away from journalism. For how long? Maybe for a while, maybe for good. Why? Because dreams change, I’ve changed and it’s time to recharge, enjoy good things with my loved ones, begin a new adventure and take on a new challenge to make a difference.