Jacob Fischler
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A ‘servant leader’ honored: The nation pays tribute to Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon. @statesnewsroom.com story with Shauneen Miranda.
A ‘servant leader’ honored: The nation pays tribute to Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon
WASHINGTON — Tributes poured in across the country for the revered civil rights figure the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., who died Tuesday morning at 84.The two-time Democratic presidential hopeful and Gr...
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February 17, 2026 at 9:58 PM
A ‘servant leader’ honored: The nation pays tribute to Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon. @statesnewsroom.com story with Shauneen Miranda.
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High housing costs, shortages propel movement on reform in Congress--from our newest freelancer David Lightman www.newsfromthestates.com/article/high...
High housing costs, shortages propel movement on reform in Congress
WASHINGTON — Republicans, Democrats and the White House are methodically, calmly inching toward a common goal: agreeing on a thick package of laws that would do something quickly about slowing housing...
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February 17, 2026 at 4:48 PM
High housing costs, shortages propel movement on reform in Congress--from our newest freelancer David Lightman www.newsfromthestates.com/article/high...
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Clock ticks toward Department of Homeland Security shutdown after midnight deadline www.newsfromthestates.com/article/cloc...
Clock ticks toward Department of Homeland Security shutdown after midnight deadline
WASHINGTON — The second partial government shutdown in 2026 was set to begin at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, after lawmakers left the nation’s capital without reaching a deal on changes to immigration enforce...
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February 13, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Clock ticks toward Department of Homeland Security shutdown after midnight deadline www.newsfromthestates.com/article/cloc...
Trump administration completes rollback of Obama-era greenhouse gas regulations. @statesnewsroom.com story with @ashleymurray.bsky.social
Trump administration completes rollback of Obama-era greenhouse gas regulations
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and his top environmental policy officer finalized a move Thursday to undo an Environmental Protection Agency regulation that laid the foundation for federal rules ...
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February 12, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Trump administration completes rollback of Obama-era greenhouse gas regulations. @statesnewsroom.com story with @ashleymurray.bsky.social
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Border Czar Tom Homan announces end to Operation Metro Surge, claiming success minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/12/b...
Border Czar Tom Homan announces end to Operation Metro Surge, claiming success • Minnesota Reformer
President Trump’s border czar announced an imminent end to Operation Metro Surge on Thursday, claiming success from the unprecedented federal incursion that brought thousands of immigration officers t...
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February 12, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Border Czar Tom Homan announces end to Operation Metro Surge, claiming success minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/12/b...
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In rebuke of Trump, US House opens the door to votes against tariffs
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In rebuke of Trump, US House opens the door to votes against tariffs
WASHINGTON — A handful of House Republicans tanked a procedural vote Tuesday night that would have kept intact a ban on congressional action against President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:39 AM
In rebuke of Trump, US House opens the door to votes against tariffs
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In rebuke of Trump, US House opens the door to votes against tariffs. @ashleymurray.bsky.social reports from Capitol Hill after dark
In rebuke of Trump, US House opens the door to votes against tariffs
WASHINGTON — A handful of House Republicans tanked a procedural vote Tuesday night that would have kept intact a ban on congressional action against President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:38 AM
In rebuke of Trump, US House opens the door to votes against tariffs. @ashleymurray.bsky.social reports from Capitol Hill after dark
All Democratic governors bow out of White House dinner after Trump snubs several. @ashleymurray.bsky.social reports for @statesnewsroom.com:
All Democratic governors bow out of White House dinner after Trump snubs several
WASHINGTON — Democratic governors headed to an annual bipartisan gathering in the nation’s capital will not participate in a traditional White House black-tie dinner after President Donald Trump disin...
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February 10, 2026 at 8:50 PM
All Democratic governors bow out of White House dinner after Trump snubs several. @ashleymurray.bsky.social reports for @statesnewsroom.com:
Republicans on US House Homeland panel defend immigration tactics at tense hearing, @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social reports for @statesnewsroom.com:
Republicans on US House Homeland panel defend immigration tactics at tense hearing
WASHINGTON — The head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement declined during a U.S. House hearing Tuesday to apologize to the families of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, the victims of fatal shooting...
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February 10, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Republicans on US House Homeland panel defend immigration tactics at tense hearing, @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social reports for @statesnewsroom.com:
Latest in U.S. polarization by @ashleymurray.bsky.social via @statesnewsroom.com:
Trump shuts out Democratic governors from traditional White House gatherings
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump decided to exclude Democratic governors from a traditional annual meeting at the White House and to disinvite several others from a black-tie dinner, according to t...
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February 9, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Latest in U.S. polarization by @ashleymurray.bsky.social via @statesnewsroom.com:
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COLD SNAP: Energy secretary calls for more emphasis on fossil fuels to keep power on in winter storms -- by @fischler.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/ener...
Energy secretary calls for more emphasis on fossil fuels to keep power on in winter storms
A focus on addressing climate change, including by producing wind and solar energy, has not helped Americans keep their electricity and heat on during winter storms, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright...
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February 6, 2026 at 11:00 PM
COLD SNAP: Energy secretary calls for more emphasis on fossil fuels to keep power on in winter storms -- by @fischler.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/ener...
Trump Education Department bolsters protections for prayer in schools. @statesnewsroom.com story by Shauneen Miranda:
Trump Education Department bolsters protections for prayer in schools
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Education reinforced the right to prayer in public schools in guidance issued Thursday.
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February 5, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Trump Education Department bolsters protections for prayer in schools. @statesnewsroom.com story by Shauneen Miranda:
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U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin has notified federal authorities she will not interview with the DOJ over a video in which she and several other lawmakers, all former military and intelligence officers, urged military members to “refuse illegal orders.”
Story from @kdailey.bsky.social
Story from @kdailey.bsky.social
'The intimidation is the point': Slotkin won't interview with DOJ over ‘illegal orders’ video • Michigan Advance
U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin has notified U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro that she will not interview with the Justice Department over a video ...
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February 5, 2026 at 7:34 PM
U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin has notified federal authorities she will not interview with the DOJ over a video in which she and several other lawmakers, all former military and intelligence officers, urged military members to “refuse illegal orders.”
Story from @kdailey.bsky.social
Story from @kdailey.bsky.social
Trump asked for Congress to slash Education Department funding this year as a step toward eliminating it. Lawmakers fully funded it. @statesnewsroom.com story by Shauneen Miranda:
In setback for Trump, Congress in spending law rejects call to axe Education Department
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s attempts to dramatically slash funding for the U.S. Department of Education amid a broader push to dismantle the agency hit a major roadblock this week in the for...
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February 5, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Trump asked for Congress to slash Education Department funding this year as a step toward eliminating it. Lawmakers fully funded it. @statesnewsroom.com story by Shauneen Miranda:
a few years ago, because i spent many, many hours on major social media apps that added absolutely nothing to my life, work or general happiness, i made an effort to be more purposeful with my social media use. as part of that, i started using @letterboxd.social and i highly recommend it!
Why the Future of the Movies Lives on Letterboxd (Gift Article)
The entertainment industry is in crisis, but a social platform for film enthusiasts is thriving. Is it changing the way we watch?
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February 4, 2026 at 10:40 PM
a few years ago, because i spent many, many hours on major social media apps that added absolutely nothing to my life, work or general happiness, i made an effort to be more purposeful with my social media use. as part of that, i started using @letterboxd.social and i highly recommend it!
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Top Dems in Congress list ICE constraints they want in funding bill
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Top Dems in Congress list ICE constraints they want in funding bill
WASHINGTON — The top two Democrats in Congress on Wednesday outlined their proposal for restrictions on immigration enforcement, including body cameras and a ban on masks, though they had no details t...
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February 4, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Top Dems in Congress list ICE constraints they want in funding bill
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Top Dems in Congress list ICE constraints they want in funding bill. @statesnewsroom.com story by @jennifershutt.bsky.social and @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social:
Top Dems in Congress list ICE constraints they want in funding bill
WASHINGTON — The top two Democrats in Congress on Wednesday outlined their proposal for restrictions on immigration enforcement, including body cameras and a ban on masks, though they had no details t...
www.newsfromthestates.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Top Dems in Congress list ICE constraints they want in funding bill. @statesnewsroom.com story by @jennifershutt.bsky.social and @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social:
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Trump administration says it’s removing 700 immigration agents from Minnesota minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/04/t...
Trump administration says it's removing 700 immigration agents from Minnesota • Minnesota Reformer
The Trump administration announced Wednesday morning that it is withdrawing 700 immigration agents from Minnesota, effective immediately. The move leaves roughly 2,300 agents in the state as part of O...
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February 4, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Trump administration says it’s removing 700 immigration agents from Minnesota minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/04/t...
DHS use of force detailed to Democratic panel. Shauneen Miranda reports for @statesnewsroom.com:
Family of Renee Good, citizens hurt by DHS detail violence to Democratic panel
WASHINGTON — Renee Good’s family, distraught and in disbelief over her killing, took some comfort in the past few weeks thinking her death might prompt change in the country, her brother Luke Ganger s...
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February 4, 2026 at 1:42 AM
DHS use of force detailed to Democratic panel. Shauneen Miranda reports for @statesnewsroom.com:
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Our story from @fischler.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
Trump doubles down on calling for the feds to take over state elections
President Donald Trump restated a call Tuesday for federal control over election administration across the country, undermining the structure outlined in the Constitution that empowers states to run e...
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February 4, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Our story from @fischler.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
Trump doubles down on calling for the feds to take over state elections. Story for @statesnewsroom.com
Trump doubles down on calling for the feds to take over state elections
President Donald Trump restated a call Tuesday for federal control over election administration across the country, undermining the structure outlined in the Constitution that empowers states to run e...
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February 3, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Trump doubles down on calling for the feds to take over state elections. Story for @statesnewsroom.com
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TRUMP DOUBLES DOWN ON NATIONALIZING ELECTIONS: President Trump, answering questions 2day about what he meant about "nationalizing" elections, says they are "horribly run" by states."And the federal government should not allow that. The federal government should get involved." Story coming tonight.
February 3, 2026 at 10:48 PM
TRUMP DOUBLES DOWN ON NATIONALIZING ELECTIONS: President Trump, answering questions 2day about what he meant about "nationalizing" elections, says they are "horribly run" by states."And the federal government should not allow that. The federal government should get involved." Story coming tonight.
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US House sends funding bill to Trump, setting up immigration enforcement debate
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US House sends funding bill to Trump, setting up immigration enforcement debate
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House cleared a government funding package Tuesday, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump, who is expected to quickly sign it and end the partial shutdown that began ...
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February 3, 2026 at 7:19 PM
US House sends funding bill to Trump, setting up immigration enforcement debate
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US House sends funding bill to Trump, setting up immigration enforcement debate. Story by @jennifershutt.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com
US House sends funding bill to Trump, setting up immigration enforcement debate
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House cleared a government funding package Tuesday, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump, who is expected to quickly sign it and end the partial shutdown that began ...
www.newsfromthestates.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:18 PM
US House sends funding bill to Trump, setting up immigration enforcement debate. Story by @jennifershutt.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com
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Temporary legal status allowed for now for 350,000 Haitians as judge blasts Kristi Noem www.newsfromthestates.com/article/temp...
Temporary legal status allowed for now for 350,000 Haitians as judge blasts Kristi Noem
WASHINGTON — A federal judge late Monday blocked the termination of temporary protections for roughly 350,000 Haitians from taking effect, a move that prevents the Trump administration from acting to ...
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February 3, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Temporary legal status allowed for now for 350,000 Haitians as judge blasts Kristi Noem www.newsfromthestates.com/article/temp...