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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If you were wondering what @usdagov.bsky.social Secretary Rollins meant when she said everyone on SNAP will have to reapply, we have something in common. Tried to get to answer that in a @statesnewsroom.com story:
The Trump administration wants everyone to reapply for food stamps. What does that mean?
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ call for a close reexamination of the 42 million people who receive federal food aid has befuddled advocates and lawmakers, coming mere days after recipients...
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November 20, 2025 at 11:45 PM
If you were wondering what @usdagov.bsky.social Secretary Rollins meant when she said everyone on SNAP will have to reapply, we have something in common. Tried to get to answer that in a @statesnewsroom.com story:
WE ASKED: WHAT ARE THEY TALKING ABOUT? The Trump administration wants everyone to reapply for food stamps. What does that mean? -- by @fischler.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
The Trump administration wants everyone to reapply for food stamps. What does that mean?
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ call for a close reexamination of the 42 million people who receive federal food aid has befuddled advocates and lawmakers, coming mere days after recipients...
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November 20, 2025 at 11:49 PM
WE ASKED: WHAT ARE THEY TALKING ABOUT? The Trump administration wants everyone to reapply for food stamps. What does that mean? -- by @fischler.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
TRUMP ATTACKS DEM FORMER SERVICE MEMBERS: Trump accuses 6 Democratic lawmakers of 'seditious behavior, punishable by death' -- @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
Trump accuses 6 Democratic lawmakers of 'seditious behavior, punishable by death'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump accused six Democratic lawmakers of sedition on social media Thursday and threatened them with punishment as severe as death, after they appeared in a video message...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:53 PM
TRUMP ATTACKS DEM FORMER SERVICE MEMBERS: Trump accuses 6 Democratic lawmakers of 'seditious behavior, punishable by death' -- @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
Updated with vote--Florida US Rep. Cory Mills under investigation by House ethics panel www.newsfromthestates.com/article/flor...
Florida US Rep. Cory Mills under investigation by House ethics panel
This report has been updated.WASHINGTON — The U.S. House Ethics Committee opened an investigation Wednesday into Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills for numerous allegations, including violations of ca...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Updated with vote--Florida US Rep. Cory Mills under investigation by House ethics panel www.newsfromthestates.com/article/flor...
US House votes to cancel big payouts for senators’ 'Arctic Frost' phone subpoenas www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-h...
US House votes to cancel big payouts for senators’ 'Arctic Frost' phone subpoenas
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House approved legislation Wednesday that would revoke part of a law Congress approved just last week, which for the first time allows senators to sue the federal government, pot...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:49 AM
US House votes to cancel big payouts for senators’ 'Arctic Frost' phone subpoenas www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-h...
Trump signs bill requiring DOJ release of Epstein files www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
Trump signs bill requiring DOJ release of Epstein files
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed into law late Wednesday a bill compelling the release of unclassified investigative files from the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with ...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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Florida US Rep. Cory Mills under investigation by House ethics panel
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Florida US Rep. Cory Mills under investigation by House ethics panel
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House Ethics Committee opened an investigation Wednesday into Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills for numerous allegations, including violations of campaign finance laws and sexua...
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November 19, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Florida US Rep. Cory Mills under investigation by House ethics panel
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Trump says on Truth Social he has signed the Epstein bill.
November 20, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Trump says on Truth Social he has signed the Epstein bill.
RACIAL PROFILING ALLEGED IN DC IMMIGRATION SWEEP: Immigration officers targeting Latinos causing unlawful arrests, group says -- @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/immi...
Immigration officers targeting Latinos causing unlawful arrests, group says
WASHINGTON — Federal immigration officers are making unlawful arrests in the District of Columbia because they are relying on ethnicity to identify targets, immigration advocates argued in federal cou...
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November 19, 2025 at 9:28 PM
RACIAL PROFILING ALLEGED IN DC IMMIGRATION SWEEP: Immigration officers targeting Latinos causing unlawful arrests, group says -- @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/immi...
STOCK TRADING BY MEMBERS OF CONGRESS: It could be limited or even banned in a push from members of both parties--by @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/stoc...
Stock trading by members of Congress could be banned in bipartisan push
WASHINGTON — At least 25 bills have been introduced this Congress to further limit lawmakers and their family members from trading individual stocks, and representatives across the aisle renewed press...
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November 19, 2025 at 9:26 PM
STOCK TRADING BY MEMBERS OF CONGRESS: It could be limited or even banned in a push from members of both parties--by @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/stoc...
NO FIX IN SIGHT FOR VANISHING HEALTH TAX CREDITS: Spiraling health insurance costs stymie members of US Senate panel -- by @jennifershutt.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/spir...
Spiraling health insurance costs stymie members of US Senate panel
WASHINGTON — U.S. senators began debating how to reduce health care costs for Americans during a hearing Wednesday, where experts’ varied recommendations and comments from lawmakers previewed the rock...
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November 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
NO FIX IN SIGHT FOR VANISHING HEALTH TAX CREDITS: Spiraling health insurance costs stymie members of US Senate panel -- by @jennifershutt.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/spir...
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Thune isn't ruling out a vote on the House bill that would remove the Arctic Frost lawsuit provision from the spending law that ended the government shutdown. But he says the language is necessary.
November 19, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Thune isn't ruling out a vote on the House bill that would remove the Arctic Frost lawsuit provision from the spending law that ended the government shutdown. But he says the language is necessary.
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Homeland Security Department spokesperson says the "FEMA Review Council is working closely with its Co-Chairs to prepare a draft final report for an upcoming public meeting where it can be voted-on and if approved, sent the President."
Trump’s FEMA council misses deadline for report on agency overhaul
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Trump’s FEMA council misses deadline for report on agency overhaul
WASHINGTON — The review council that President Donald Trump tasked with overhauling the Federal Emergency Management Agency was supposed to release its recommendations before Monday but missed the dea...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Homeland Security Department spokesperson says the "FEMA Review Council is working closely with its Co-Chairs to prepare a draft final report for an upcoming public meeting where it can be voted-on and if approved, sent the President."
The Senate Press Gallery reports "H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, was received from the House and the bill is passed." There is no bill signing scheduled yet for today by Trump, who is at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum this morning, according to his schedule.
November 19, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The Senate Press Gallery reports "H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, was received from the House and the bill is passed." There is no bill signing scheduled yet for today by Trump, who is at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum this morning, according to his schedule.
LATEST UPDATE--SENATE ADJOURNS TONIGHT WITHOUT RECEIVING THE BILL YET: US Senate agrees with overwhelming House vote to force release of Epstein files -- from our @ashleymurray.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...
US Senate agrees with overwhelming House vote to force release of Epstein files
This story contains mention of sexual abuse and suicide. If you or a loved one are in crisis, help is available 24 hours a day by dialing 988 or visiting 988hotline.org.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:51 AM
LATEST UPDATE--SENATE ADJOURNS TONIGHT WITHOUT RECEIVING THE BILL YET: US Senate agrees with overwhelming House vote to force release of Epstein files -- from our @ashleymurray.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...
US Senate agrees with overwhelming House vote to force release of Epstein files -- @ashleymurray.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...
US Senate agrees with overwhelming House vote to force release of Epstein files
This report has been updated.WASHINGTON — A bill is heading to President Donald Trump’s desk compelling the release of unclassified investigative files from the case against convicted sex offender Jef...
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November 18, 2025 at 11:10 PM
US Senate agrees with overwhelming House vote to force release of Epstein files -- @ashleymurray.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...
NEW ON HEALTH INSURANCE: Trump administration urged by US House Dems to act on health insurance claim denials -- by Shauneen Miranda @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
Trump administration urged by US House Dems to act on health insurance claim denials
WASHINGTON — Two leading Democrats on a U.S. House panel called on the head of an agency within the U.S. Department of Labor responsible for protecting workers’ benefits to take action to address impr...
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November 18, 2025 at 10:14 PM
NEW ON HEALTH INSURANCE: Trump administration urged by US House Dems to act on health insurance claim denials -- by Shauneen Miranda @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
SENATE VOTE POSSIBLE YET TONIGHT: US House overwhelmingly votes to force release of Epstein files -- @ashleymurray.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-h...
US House overwhelmingly votes to force release of Epstein files
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday to force the release of unclassified investigative files from the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a frien...
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November 18, 2025 at 9:39 PM
SENATE VOTE POSSIBLE YET TONIGHT: US House overwhelmingly votes to force release of Epstein files -- @ashleymurray.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-h...
VOTE IS 427-1: US House overwhelmingly votes to force release of Epstein files -- @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-h...
US House overwhelmingly votes to force release of Epstein files
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday to force the release of unclassified investigative files from the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a frien...
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM
VOTE IS 427-1: US House overwhelmingly votes to force release of Epstein files -- @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-h...
UPDATED, WITH DETAILS, REACTION: Trump administration unveils plan to try to dismantle Department of Education -- by Shauneen Miranda for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
Trump administration unveils plan to try to dismantle Department of Education
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration took major steps Tuesday in trying to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, announcing six inter-agency agreements signed with other departme...
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November 18, 2025 at 8:47 PM
UPDATED, WITH DETAILS, REACTION: Trump administration unveils plan to try to dismantle Department of Education -- by Shauneen Miranda for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
UPDATED, BREAKING: US House overwhelmingly votes to force release of Epstein files -- by @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-h...
US House overwhelmingly votes to force release of Epstein files
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday to force the release of unclassified investigative files from the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a frien...
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
UPDATED, BREAKING: US House overwhelmingly votes to force release of Epstein files -- by @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-h...
BREAKING: Trump administration unveils plan to try to dismantle Department of Education www.newsfromthestates.com/article/brea...
BREAKING: Trump administration unveils plan to try to dismantle Department of Education
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration took major steps Tuesday in trying to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, announcing six total inter-agency agreements signed with other de...
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
BREAKING: Trump administration unveils plan to try to dismantle Department of Education www.newsfromthestates.com/article/brea...
NEW: Members of Democratic caucus press ICE for answers on detainment of pregnant women who are shackled and restrained in ICE facilities -- by @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/memb...
Members of Democratic caucus press ICE for answers on detainment of pregnant women
WASHINGTON — More than 60 members of the congressional Democratic Women’s Caucus Tuesday sent a letter to the head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raising “extreme concerns” about the trea...
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November 18, 2025 at 5:33 PM
NEW: Members of Democratic caucus press ICE for answers on detainment of pregnant women who are shackled and restrained in ICE facilities -- by @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/memb...
EPSTEIN DAY IN THE HOUSE: Press conferences beginning at 9 am and a vote this afternoon on this: www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr...
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November 18, 2025 at 11:25 AM
EPSTEIN DAY IN THE HOUSE: Press conferences beginning at 9 am and a vote this afternoon on this: www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr...
Trump in about-face urges US House Republicans to vote to release Epstein files -- by @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
Trump in about-face urges US House Republicans to vote to release Epstein files
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Sunday night abruptly changed his tune, telling House Republicans to vote on a bill to compel the Department of Justice to release all files related to its inves...
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November 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Trump in about-face urges US House Republicans to vote to release Epstein files -- by @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...