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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Saturday night news.
BREAKING: Washington Post publisher Will Lewis said Saturday that he’s stepping down, three days after the troubled newspaper said that it was laying off one-third of its staff.
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis says he's stepping down, days after big layoffs at the paper
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis says he’s stepping down, three days after the troubled newspaper said that it was laying off one-third of its staff.
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February 8, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Saturday night news.
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...
UPDATED White House takes down meme of Obamas posted on Trump social media and slammed as racist -- @jennifershutt.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/whit...
White House takes down meme of Obamas posted on Trump social media and slammed as racist
WASHINGTON — The White House on Friday pulled down a social media post depicting former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as monkeys after members of Congress from both political pa...
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February 6, 2026 at 5:21 PM
UPDATED White House takes down meme of Obamas posted on Trump social media and slammed as racist -- @jennifershutt.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/whit...
NEW THIS MORNING: 'It is astonishing': Congress rebuffs Trump push to slash $33B from health, human services -- @jennifershutt.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com News from the States/DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/it-a...
'It is astonishing': Congress rebuffs Trump push to slash $33B from health, human services
WASHINGTON — Congress has approved the first public health funding bill since President Donald Trump began his second term, with lawmakers largely rejecting his proposed spending cuts and the eliminat...
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February 6, 2026 at 2:17 PM
NEW THIS MORNING: 'It is astonishing': Congress rebuffs Trump push to slash $33B from health, human services -- @jennifershutt.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com News from the States/DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/it-a...
DEM NAIL BITER in NEW JERSEY: Activist Analilia Mejia, ex-Rep. Tom Malinowski leading in special Dem primary newjerseymonitor.com/briefs/nj-sp...
Activist Analilia Mejia, ex-Rep. Tom Malinowski leading in special Dem primary • New Jersey Monitor
Eleven Democrats in the 11th Congressional District were vying to succeed Gov. Mikie Sherrill in the House of Representatives.
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February 6, 2026 at 11:39 AM
DEM NAIL BITER in NEW JERSEY: Activist Analilia Mejia, ex-Rep. Tom Malinowski leading in special Dem primary newjerseymonitor.com/briefs/nj-sp...
TRUMP AND THE PRAYER BREAKFAST: Trump Education Department bolsters protections for prayer in schools --by Shauneen Miranda for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
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 9:45 PM
TRUMP AND THE PRAYER BREAKFAST: Trump Education Department bolsters protections for prayer in schools --by Shauneen Miranda for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
US SENATE GOP BLOCKS LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP OVER EPSTEIN FILES LAW: Sen Chuck Schumer asked for unanimous consent on a resolution compelling the Republican-led Senate to challenge Trump in court--by @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC
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US Senate Republicans block attempt to sue Trump administration over Epstein files
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic proposal Thursday to sue the Trump administration over allegations that it did not fully release the Epstein files, as mandated under a law unanimo...
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February 5, 2026 at 6:22 PM
US SENATE GOP BLOCKS LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP OVER EPSTEIN FILES LAW: Sen Chuck Schumer asked for unanimous consent on a resolution compelling the Republican-led Senate to challenge Trump in court--by @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC
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Thune says Dems need to accept that Republicans have changes they want to see in the DHS funding bill.
"This is not a blank check situation where Republicans just agree to a list of Democratic demands."
"This is not a blank check situation where Republicans just agree to a list of Democratic demands."
February 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Thune says Dems need to accept that Republicans have changes they want to see in the DHS funding bill.
"This is not a blank check situation where Republicans just agree to a list of Democratic demands."
"This is not a blank check situation where Republicans just agree to a list of Democratic demands."
SETBACK FOR TRUMP IN DISMANTLING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: Congress in spending law rejects Trump demand to axe Education Department -- by Shauneen Miranda for @statesnewsroom.com /News from the States DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/setb...
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 2:41 PM
SETBACK FOR TRUMP IN DISMANTLING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: Congress in spending law rejects Trump demand to axe Education Department -- by Shauneen Miranda for @statesnewsroom.com /News from the States DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/setb...
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One more comment on the Post debacle: this hurts journalism broadly. Good journalists will go do something else. The rest will be fighting for fewer jobs and everyone will earn less. Fewer people will take up the career. The damage done is to the ecosystem, as well as the paper.
February 5, 2026 at 3:11 AM
One more comment on the Post debacle: this hurts journalism broadly. Good journalists will go do something else. The rest will be fighting for fewer jobs and everyone will earn less. Fewer people will take up the career. The damage done is to the ecosystem, as well as the paper.
HOW DEMS PROPOSE TO RESTRAIN ICE: Top Dems in Congress list ICE constraints they want in funding bill -- @jennifershutt.bsky.social & @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/top-...
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 8:13 PM
HOW DEMS PROPOSE TO RESTRAIN ICE: Top Dems in Congress list ICE constraints they want in funding bill -- @jennifershutt.bsky.social & @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/top-...
big news in contro of House
JUST IN: SCOTUS declines to take up challenge to Gov. Newsom's redistricting effort in California.
February 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM
big news in contro of House
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...
NBC reports: "The Trump administration is removing 700 federal immigration agents from Minnesota, border "czar" Tom Homan said on Wednesday."
February 4, 2026 at 2:44 PM
NBC reports: "The Trump administration is removing 700 federal immigration agents from Minnesota, border "czar" Tom Homan said on Wednesday."
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February 4, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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RENEE GOOD'S BROTHERS SPEAK OUT: Renee Good’s distraught brothers appeared Tuesday at a forum organized by congressional Dems in DC, story by Shauneen Miranda @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/fami...
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 12:55 PM
RENEE GOOD'S BROTHERS SPEAK OUT: Renee Good’s distraught brothers appeared Tuesday at a forum organized by congressional Dems in DC, story by Shauneen Miranda @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/fami...
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Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly says this case is predominantly about the freedom of speech “and the freedom to speak out about our government.”
February 3, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly says this case is predominantly about the freedom of speech “and the freedom to speak out about our government.”
"If they can't count the votes legally and honestly, then somebody else should take over":Trump doubles down on calling for the feds to take over state elections @fischler.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC 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 3, 2026 at 11:54 PM
"If they can't count the votes legally and honestly, then somebody else should take over":Trump doubles down on calling for the feds to take over state elections @fischler.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
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Rep. Ilhan Omar tells the crowd Minneapolis is "under occupation."
"We do not exaggerate when we say we have schools where two-thirds of the children are afraid to go to school."
"We do not exaggerate when we say we have schools where two-thirds of the children are afraid to go to school."
February 3, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Rep. Ilhan Omar tells the crowd Minneapolis is "under occupation."
"We do not exaggerate when we say we have schools where two-thirds of the children are afraid to go to school."
"We do not exaggerate when we say we have schools where two-thirds of the children are afraid to go to school."
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.
BRIEF PARTIAL SHUTDOWN ABOUT TO END, ENDLESS FIGHT OVER IMMIGRATION FUNDING ABOUT TO BEGIN: US House sends funding bill to Trump, setting up immigration enforcement debate -- @jennifershutt.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-h...
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 8:08 PM
BRIEF PARTIAL SHUTDOWN ABOUT TO END, ENDLESS FIGHT OVER IMMIGRATION FUNDING ABOUT TO BEGIN: US House sends funding bill to Trump, setting up immigration enforcement debate -- @jennifershutt.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-h...
NEW US House Democrats call for Kristi Noem’s firing in rally outside ICE headquarters -- story by @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social photos/video by @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-h...
US House Democrats call for Kristi Noem’s firing in rally outside ICE headquarters
WASHINGTON — Dozens of U.S. House Democrats and leaders of several caucuses rallied on a chilly Tuesday morning outside U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters in the nation's capital, d...
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February 3, 2026 at 7:10 PM
NEW US House Democrats call for Kristi Noem’s firing in rally outside ICE headquarters -- story by @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social photos/video by @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-h...
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Don't have exact numbers, but I would estimate up to a couple hundred in attendance here.
February 3, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Don't have exact numbers, but I would estimate up to a couple hundred in attendance here.
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HAPPENING NOW: Democratic members of Congress protesting outside of ICE headquarters in DC, demanding Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem resign now.
February 3, 2026 at 3:35 PM
HAPPENING NOW: Democratic members of Congress protesting outside of ICE headquarters in DC, demanding Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem resign now.
Our story from DC late last night on a judge's decision to block the Trump administration from ending temporary legal protections for Haitians, for now, by @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
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 deport them as litigation continues, Ariana Figueroa reports.
Temporary legal status allowed for now for 350,000 Haitians as judge blasts Kristi Noem • Iowa Capital Dispatch
A federal judge late Monday blocked the termination of temporary protections for roughly 350,000 Haitians from taking effect.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Our story from DC late last night on a judge's decision to block the Trump administration from ending temporary legal protections for Haitians, for now, by @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social