Jane Norman
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Washington Bureau Chief, States Newsroom. Past: Politico, CQ/Roll Call, Des Moines Register. Drake U journalism. Annoyingly Midwestern. Mom to two great people. Read us: https://www.newsfromthestates.com/category/dc-bureau
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BREAKING: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ends campaign for third term minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/05/m...
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ends campaign for third term • Minnesota Reformer
Gov. Tim Walz ended his campaign for a historic third-term on Monday amid mounting pressure from members of his own party and intense attacks from Republicans over widespread fraud in state-run social...
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January 5, 2026 at 2:53 PM
BREAKING: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ends campaign for third term minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/05/m...
UPDATED: Trump & Secretary of State Marco Rubio signaled other countries like Cuba could face the same interventionist fate as Venezuela. “If I lived in Havana and worked for the government I'd be concerned,” Rubio said. @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
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Trump says US 'will run’ Venezuela during transition after capture of President Maduro
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States will “run the country” of Venezuela until “a proper transition can take place,” following the capture of Venezuelan President N...
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January 3, 2026 at 10:41 PM
UPDATED: Trump & Secretary of State Marco Rubio signaled other countries like Cuba could face the same interventionist fate as Venezuela. “If I lived in Havana and worked for the government I'd be concerned,” Rubio said. @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
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Our @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social reports DOJ has posted the newer Maduro indictment. My former colleague at CQ Ryan Lucas on NPR just now reports a Maduro indictment first was in 2020.
www.justice.gov/opa/media/14...
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January 3, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Our @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social reports DOJ has posted the newer Maduro indictment. My former colleague at CQ Ryan Lucas on NPR just now reports a Maduro indictment first was in 2020.
www.justice.gov/opa/media/14...
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If you don't get C-SPAN at home, you can also watch Trump at 11 am Eastern on You Tube now:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL3X...
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President Trump on U.S. Airstrikes Against Venezuela
YouTube video by C-SPAN
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January 3, 2026 at 4:02 PM
If you don't get C-SPAN at home, you can also watch Trump at 11 am Eastern on You Tube now:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL3X...
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The news drew ire from members of Congress. New Jersey Democratic Sen. Andy Kim said for weeks Trump officials briefed Congress that the boat strikes were not “about regime change.” “I didn’t trust them then and we see now that they blatantly lied to Congress,” Kim wrote on social media.
Trump says U.S. has captured Venezuelan President Maduro in 'large scale strike,' trial planned in NY -- @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
Trump says U.S. has captured Venezuelan President Maduro in 'large scale strike,' trial planned in NY
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced early Saturday that the United States has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a “large scale strike” against the South American nation, a stun...
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January 3, 2026 at 2:19 PM
The news drew ire from members of Congress. New Jersey Democratic Sen. Andy Kim said for weeks Trump officials briefed Congress that the boat strikes were not “about regime change.” “I didn’t trust them then and we see now that they blatantly lied to Congress,” Kim wrote on social media.
Trump will speak at 11 am Eastern from Mar-a-Lago, according to the pool report. There has been no White House communication otherwise so far about the strike on Venezuela. Everything has been posted on TruthSocial or x.
January 3, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Trump will speak at 11 am Eastern from Mar-a-Lago, according to the pool report. There has been no White House communication otherwise so far about the strike on Venezuela. Everything has been posted on TruthSocial or x.
Russian foreign ministry in statement on Venezuelan president's capture by US: "This morning, the United States carried out an act of armed aggression against Venezuela. This development is extremely concerning and deserving of condemnation."
January 3, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Russian foreign ministry in statement on Venezuelan president's capture by US: "This morning, the United States carried out an act of armed aggression against Venezuela. This development is extremely concerning and deserving of condemnation."
Trump says U.S. has captured Venezuelan President Maduro in 'large scale strike,' trial planned in NY -- @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
Trump says U.S. has captured Venezuelan President Maduro in 'large scale strike,' trial planned in NY
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced early Saturday that the United States has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a “large scale strike” against the South American nation, a stun...
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January 3, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Trump says U.S. has captured Venezuelan President Maduro in 'large scale strike,' trial planned in NY -- @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
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Happy New Year! As we reach year 1 of Trump 2.0, there have already been major changes to U.S. immigration policy. As an immigration reporter, I’m always looking to talk to folks to make sense of it all.
If you work with immigration data/DHS/State/EOIR/or as an attorney, feel free to get in touch.
If you work with immigration data/DHS/State/EOIR/or as an attorney, feel free to get in touch.
January 2, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Happy New Year! As we reach year 1 of Trump 2.0, there have already been major changes to U.S. immigration policy. As an immigration reporter, I’m always looking to talk to folks to make sense of it all.
If you work with immigration data/DHS/State/EOIR/or as an attorney, feel free to get in touch.
If you work with immigration data/DHS/State/EOIR/or as an attorney, feel free to get in touch.
Reposted by Jane Norman
JUST IN: Abrego Garcia lawyers press TN fed judge to sanction feds for alleged gag order violations, ding DHS spokesperson for Tweet calling out Abrego Garcia TikTok video. Doc:
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26... Earlier: www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26... Earlier: www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
AbregoGag123125.PDF
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January 1, 2026 at 5:55 PM
JUST IN: Abrego Garcia lawyers press TN fed judge to sanction feds for alleged gag order violations, ding DHS spokesperson for Tweet calling out Abrego Garcia TikTok video. Doc:
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26... Earlier: www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26... Earlier: www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
Happy 2026 and thank you to all who follow the @statesnewsroom.com DC Bureau. We're committed to bringing high-quality public affairs journalism from the nation's capital to readers, without paywalls. And if you're so inclined, you can help support news you can trust. statesnewsroom.com/donate/
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January 1, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Happy 2026 and thank you to all who follow the @statesnewsroom.com DC Bureau. We're committed to bringing high-quality public affairs journalism from the nation's capital to readers, without paywalls. And if you're so inclined, you can help support news you can trust. statesnewsroom.com/donate/
BREAKING on NEW YEAR'S EVE: Trump gives up on National Guard deployment in 3 cities -- @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
Trump gives up on National Guard deployment in 3 cities
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will back off his plans to use National Guard troops in the Democratic-led cities of Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon.
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December 31, 2025 at 10:06 PM
BREAKING on NEW YEAR'S EVE: Trump gives up on National Guard deployment in 3 cities -- @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
SWEPT UP IN MINNESOTA DAY CARE FLAP: After Minnesota fraud allegations, HHS orders all states to justify child care spending -- by Shauneen Miranda for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/afte...
After Minnesota fraud allegations, HHS orders states to justify child care spending
WASHINGTON — States must now provide “justification” that federal child care funds they receive are spent on “legitimate” providers in order to get those dollars, President Donald Trump’s administrati...
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December 31, 2025 at 9:18 PM
SWEPT UP IN MINNESOTA DAY CARE FLAP: After Minnesota fraud allegations, HHS orders all states to justify child care spending -- by Shauneen Miranda for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/afte...
A 'SCATHING' OPINION: Federal judge harshly criticizes DHS Secretary Kristi Noem over her termination of temporary legal status for 60,000 immigrants -- @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/judg...
Judge slams Noem over termination of temporary legal status for 60,000 immigrants
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in California Wednesday found the Trump administration unlawfully terminated temporary protections for more than 60,000 nationals from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua.
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December 31, 2025 at 7:54 PM
A 'SCATHING' OPINION: Federal judge harshly criticizes DHS Secretary Kristi Noem over her termination of temporary legal status for 60,000 immigrants -- @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/judg...
US House Oversight Chair James Comer announces a hearing Jan 7 on “Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part I." Witnesses 3 GOP state reps--Kristin Robbins, Walter Hudson, Marion Rarick. Gov Walz, AG Ellison invited to appear in Feb.
December 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
US House Oversight Chair James Comer announces a hearing Jan 7 on “Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part I." Witnesses 3 GOP state reps--Kristin Robbins, Walter Hudson, Marion Rarick. Gov Walz, AG Ellison invited to appear in Feb.
Democrats retain Iowa Senate seat in West Des Moines after special election iowacapitaldispatch.com/2025/12/30/d...
Democrats retain Iowa Senate seat in West Des Moines after special election • Iowa Capital Dispatch
Renee Hardman, a Democrat from West Des Moines won a special election for Iowa Senate District 16 Tuesday, according to unofficial results.
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December 31, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Democrats retain Iowa Senate seat in West Des Moines after special election iowacapitaldispatch.com/2025/12/30/d...
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION REACHES A DEAL WITH DEMOCRATIC ATTORNEYS GENERAL: The Trump administration will review frozen medical research grants to universities w/out using its anti-DEI standards, reports @fischler.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
Trump administration agrees to drop anti-DEI criteria for stalled health research grants
The Trump administration will review frozen grants to universities without using its controversial standards that discouraged gender, race and sexual orientation initiatives and vaccine research.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:26 PM
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION REACHES A DEAL WITH DEMOCRATIC ATTORNEYS GENERAL: The Trump administration will review frozen medical research grants to universities w/out using its anti-DEI standards, reports @fischler.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
A REPORTER'S YEAR: Our @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social gives the REAL 2025 in review!
As 2025 comes to a close, I’d like to share a mix of professional and personal things I did that made me happy/proud this year. (1/8)
December 30, 2025 at 11:23 PM
A REPORTER'S YEAR: Our @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social gives the REAL 2025 in review!
ICYMI : President Donald Trump’s administration will start garnishing the wages of student loan borrowers in default beginning early next year, the U.S. Education Department said Tuesday. By Shauneen Miranda for @statesnewsroom.com DC
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
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Trump administration to garnish wages for defaulted student loans
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration will start garnishing the wages of student loan borrowers in default beginning early next year, the U.S. Education Department said Tuesday. In an e...
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December 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
ICYMI : President Donald Trump’s administration will start garnishing the wages of student loan borrowers in default beginning early next year, the U.S. Education Department said Tuesday. By Shauneen Miranda for @statesnewsroom.com DC
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
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National Guard shooting case moved to federal court as prosecutors weigh death penalty www.newsfromthestates.com/article/nati...
National Guard shooting case moved to federal court as prosecutors weigh death penalty
WASHINGTON — The man accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House last month, killing one, was charged in federal court Wednesday, moving the case out of the local court system....
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December 24, 2025 at 6:51 PM
National Guard shooting case moved to federal court as prosecutors weigh death penalty www.newsfromthestates.com/article/nati...
As the story about Bari Weiss and "60 Minutes" blew up, the subject--the brutal prison in El Salvador, CECOT--was very familiar to the @statesnewsroom.com DC Bureau. @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social has covered deportations to CECOT since March. A sampling:
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/vene...
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Venezuelans deported to brutal El Salvador prison weren’t gang members, lawyers say
WASHINGTON — In new court briefings Thursday, attorneys for several Venezuelan immigrants say their clients either had no criminal record or had cases before an immigration judge when they were deport...
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December 24, 2025 at 2:14 PM
As the story about Bari Weiss and "60 Minutes" blew up, the subject--the brutal prison in El Salvador, CECOT--was very familiar to the @statesnewsroom.com DC Bureau. @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social has covered deportations to CECOT since March. A sampling:
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/vene...
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/vene...
NPR reports a coalition of 19 states and DC on Tuesday sued the Trump administration over a declaration that could complicate access to gender-affirming care for young people. Our earlier States Newsroom story from Shauneen Miranda: www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
Trump health agency proposes rules to limit gender-affirming care for youth
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration took major steps Thursday in a campaign to block minors’ access to gender-affirming care nationwide. Under two proposed new rules from the Centers ...
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December 24, 2025 at 1:16 PM
NPR reports a coalition of 19 states and DC on Tuesday sued the Trump administration over a declaration that could complicate access to gender-affirming care for young people. Our earlier States Newsroom story from Shauneen Miranda: www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
EPSTEIN AND TRUMP, cont'd: Trump appears in several files of latest Epstein release -- by Shauneen Miranda for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
Trump appears in several files of latest Epstein release
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice early Tuesday released thousands more files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with several referencing President Donald Trump.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
EPSTEIN AND TRUMP, cont'd: Trump appears in several files of latest Epstein release -- by Shauneen Miranda for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
ICYMI: “I don't think we've ever, as a country, seen such a huge number of people losing their immigration status all at once,” said Julia Gelatt, the associate director of the U.S. Immigration Policy Program at the Migration Policy Institute. www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
Trump canceled temporary legal status for more than 1.5 million immigrants in 2025
WASHINGTON — Since Inauguration Day, more than 1.5 million immigrants have either lost or will lose their temporary legal status, including their work authorizations and deportation protections, due t...
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December 23, 2025 at 1:57 PM
ICYMI: “I don't think we've ever, as a country, seen such a huge number of people losing their immigration status all at once,” said Julia Gelatt, the associate director of the U.S. Immigration Policy Program at the Migration Policy Institute. www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
Trump administration pauses major East Coast offshore wind projects -- by Shauneen Miranda www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
Trump administration pauses major East Coast offshore wind projects
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday it’s halting leases for five large-scale offshore wind projects under construction along the East Coast due to national security risks....
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December 23, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Trump administration pauses major East Coast offshore wind projects -- by Shauneen Miranda www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...