Jane Norman
@janenorman.bsky.social
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
WILL TRUMP DEFY THE COURTS ON SNAP? Yesterday there were 2 rulings blocking USDA from cutting off SNAP funds. What does the USDA Food and Nutrition Service website say today? Same banner blaming Dems & "At this time, there will be no benefits issued November 01."
November 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM
WILL TRUMP DEFY THE COURTS ON SNAP? Yesterday there were 2 rulings blocking USDA from cutting off SNAP funds. What does the USDA Food and Nutrition Service website say today? Same banner blaming Dems & "At this time, there will be no benefits issued November 01."
Have you ever seen the Iowa State Capitol? Here it is, this morning, in the rain and chill. Very beautiful interior as well if you ever get a chance to stop by.
October 28, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Have you ever seen the Iowa State Capitol? Here it is, this morning, in the rain and chill. Very beautiful interior as well if you ever get a chance to stop by.
Thanks for highlighting our reporting @booker.senate.gov !
October 26, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Thanks for highlighting our reporting @booker.senate.gov !
Banner on USDA Food and Nutrition Service:
October 26, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Banner on USDA Food and Nutrition Service:
NYT reports a big fundraiser in Hollywood for Sen. Susan Collins w/prominent Dems: "The fund-raiser will be held at the home of Sherry Lansing, a former Paramount Pictures chairwoman and prominent liberal donor, according to three people with knowledge of the fund-raiser"
August 20, 2025 at 11:45 AM
NYT reports a big fundraiser in Hollywood for Sen. Susan Collins w/prominent Dems: "The fund-raiser will be held at the home of Sherry Lansing, a former Paramount Pictures chairwoman and prominent liberal donor, according to three people with knowledge of the fund-raiser"
East Wing of the White House at Christmas 2024 (Official White House Photo by Katie Ricks)
July 31, 2025 at 6:12 PM
East Wing of the White House at Christmas 2024 (Official White House Photo by Katie Ricks)
Good morning. The big tax break and spending cut bill is now in the hands of the House, where so far this morning they are stuck on a procedural vote with more than 2 dozen GOPs not voting yet.
July 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Good morning. The big tax break and spending cut bill is now in the hands of the House, where so far this morning they are stuck on a procedural vote with more than 2 dozen GOPs not voting yet.
Here's a screenshot of the moment when the reconciliation bill gained enough votes to advance in the US Senate last night. Roll call is here: www.senate.gov/legislative/...
June 29, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Here's a screenshot of the moment when the reconciliation bill gained enough votes to advance in the US Senate last night. Roll call is here: www.senate.gov/legislative/...
Here is the statement
June 22, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Here is the statement
TONIGHT: Trump is deploying 2000 National Guard in Los Angeles
June 8, 2025 at 1:35 AM
TONIGHT: Trump is deploying 2000 National Guard in Los Angeles
Minnesota Gov Tim Walz speaks to @statesnewsroom.com editors at our summit in Minneapolis
June 5, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Minnesota Gov Tim Walz speaks to @statesnewsroom.com editors at our summit in Minneapolis
Trump will have his annual physical next month, White House announces
March 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Trump will have his annual physical next month, White House announces
Here is the press release
February 21, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Here is the press release
Trump has thrown Republicans in Congress into disarray by suddenly this morning endorsing the one-bill House approach for the budget resolution, vital for unlocking GOP policy goals on immigration, taxes and more. The Senate had planned a marathon vote-a-rama on its alternate this week. Now what?
February 19, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Trump has thrown Republicans in Congress into disarray by suddenly this morning endorsing the one-bill House approach for the budget resolution, vital for unlocking GOP policy goals on immigration, taxes and more. The Senate had planned a marathon vote-a-rama on its alternate this week. Now what?
Here is one of Ashley's photos from outside USAID a short time ago at the gathering, led by Maryland Sen Chris Van Hollen, Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin & other reps from Maryland and Virginia
February 3, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Here is one of Ashley's photos from outside USAID a short time ago at the gathering, led by Maryland Sen Chris Van Hollen, Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin & other reps from Maryland and Virginia
Sen Elizabeth Warren, top Dem on Senate Banking, issues statement on the tariffs and oncoming avocado-maple syrup trade wars
February 1, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Sen Elizabeth Warren, top Dem on Senate Banking, issues statement on the tariffs and oncoming avocado-maple syrup trade wars
Dem Rep Rosa DeLauro sends out a new fact sheet showing programs the Trump spending freeze would hit; at the moment, blocked in court
January 29, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Dem Rep Rosa DeLauro sends out a new fact sheet showing programs the Trump spending freeze would hit; at the moment, blocked in court
More from statement
January 20, 2025 at 12:39 PM
More from statement
And the "official portrait" of Vance released by the transition team this morning
January 16, 2025 at 3:26 PM
And the "official portrait" of Vance released by the transition team this morning
The "official portrait" of Trump as Jan.20 approaches released by his transition team this morning
January 16, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The "official portrait" of Trump as Jan.20 approaches released by his transition team this morning