Jane Norman
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Suit to block Education Department closure expanded amid agency transfers plans. Shauneen Miranda reports for @statesnewsroom.com
Suit to block Education Department closure expanded amid agency transfers plans
WASHINGTON — A coalition suing to block President Donald Trump’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education expanded its lawsuit Tuesday to include objections to recent interagency agreemen...
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November 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Suit to block Education Department closure expanded amid agency transfers plans. Shauneen Miranda reports for @statesnewsroom.com
About 70% of Latinos in the US disapprove of Trump’s record, with 65% disapproving of his handling of immigration;61% say his policies have worsened the economy, according to a Pew survey--by @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC
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Trump shedding support among Latino voters, survey finds
WASHINGTON — A majority of U.S. Latinos have grown pessimistic since the 2024 presidential election and increasingly disapprove of the immigration and economic policies of the second Trump administrat...
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November 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM
About 70% of Latinos in the US disapprove of Trump’s record, with 65% disapproving of his handling of immigration;61% say his policies have worsened the economy, according to a Pew survey--by @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC
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DEMOCRATS IN 'ILLEGAL ORDERS' VIDEO NOW UNDER INVESTIGATION BY THE FBI: Democrats threatened by Trump over video say they’re now being probed by the FBI -- @jennifershutt.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/demo...
Democrats threatened by Trump over video say they’re now being probed by the FBI
WASHINGTON — Democratic members of Congress who released a video in mid-November telling members of the military that they are not required to follow illegal orders announced Tuesday the Federal Burea...
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November 25, 2025 at 8:10 PM
DEMOCRATS IN 'ILLEGAL ORDERS' VIDEO NOW UNDER INVESTIGATION BY THE FBI: Democrats threatened by Trump over video say they’re now being probed by the FBI -- @jennifershutt.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/demo...
Senior U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie in South Carolina wrote that Attorney General Pam Bondi did not have the authority to make Lindsey Halligan the interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia--thus it's all invalid, writes @fischler.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC
Judge drops James Comey and Letitia James charges, saying prosecutor Lindsey Halligan is serving 'unlawfully.' Story for @statesnewsroom.com:
Judge drops James Comey and Letitia James charges, saying prosecutor served 'unlawfully'
A senior federal judge dismissed charges Monday against two public officials with long-running public disputes with President Donald Trump, saying the controversial appointment of the president’s form...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Senior U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie in South Carolina wrote that Attorney General Pam Bondi did not have the authority to make Lindsey Halligan the interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia--thus it's all invalid, writes @fischler.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC
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The dispute between the Trump administration and the AP erupted earlier this year after the wire service refused to use the term Gulf of America, designated by Trump, for the body of water the AP continued to call the Gulf of Mexico. ncnewsline.com/2025/11/24/r...
Press access to Oval Office argued in case involving Trump and wire service • NC Newsline
The dispute between the Trump administration and the AP erupted earlier this year after the wire service refused to use the term Gulf of America, designated by Trump, for the body of water the AP cont...
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November 25, 2025 at 11:18 AM
The dispute between the Trump administration and the AP erupted earlier this year after the wire service refused to use the term Gulf of America, designated by Trump, for the body of water the AP continued to call the Gulf of Mexico. ncnewsline.com/2025/11/24/r...
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene retirement launches speculation about congressional pensions -- by @jennifershutt.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/rep-...
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene retirement launches speculation about congressional pensions
WASHINGTON — Georgia Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s upcoming resignation from Congress set off a series of questions and misinformation about what health care and pension benefits lawma...
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November 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene retirement launches speculation about congressional pensions -- by @jennifershutt.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/rep-...
THE GULF OF MEXICO, GULF OF AMERICA AND THE ASSOCIATED PRESS: Press access to Oval Office argued in case involving Trump and wire service -- by @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/pres...
Press access to Oval Office argued in case involving Trump and wire service
WASHINGTON — A three-judge federal appeals panel grilled lawyers for a former White House official and The Associated Press Monday in a case that could significantly overhaul press access to the Oval ...
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November 24, 2025 at 9:04 PM
THE GULF OF MEXICO, GULF OF AMERICA AND THE ASSOCIATED PRESS: Press access to Oval Office argued in case involving Trump and wire service -- by @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/pres...
JUDGE DROPS COMEY & LETITIA JAMES CHARGES:"I conclude that the Attorney General’s attempt to install Ms. Halligan as Interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia was invalid and that Ms. Halligan has been unlawfully serving in that role”
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Judge drops James Comey and Letitia James charges, saying prosecutor served 'unlawfully'
A senior federal judge dismissed charges Monday against two public officials with long-running public disputes with President Donald Trump, saying the controversial appointment of the president’s form...
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November 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
JUDGE DROPS COMEY & LETITIA JAMES CHARGES:"I conclude that the Attorney General’s attempt to install Ms. Halligan as Interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia was invalid and that Ms. Halligan has been unlawfully serving in that role”
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PENTAGON PROBES ONE OF THE 6 DEMOCRATS IN VIDEO DENOUNCED BY TRUMP: The Department of Defense announced on social media Monday it's looking into “serious allegations of misconduct” against Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly www.newsfromthestates.com/article/pent...
Pentagon investigates Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly after he appears in video blasted by Trump
WASHINGTON — The Department of Defense announced on social media Monday it's looking into “serious allegations of misconduct” against Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, one of several lawmakers who p...
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November 24, 2025 at 8:51 PM
PENTAGON PROBES ONE OF THE 6 DEMOCRATS IN VIDEO DENOUNCED BY TRUMP: The Department of Defense announced on social media Monday it's looking into “serious allegations of misconduct” against Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly www.newsfromthestates.com/article/pent...
Question keeps coming up; GOP is still Trump's party, @ktumulty.bsky.social writes
My Sunday Take: Recent days have brought signs of something that might have been all but unimaginable just a few months ago: Could it be that President Donald Trump’s grip on the Republican Party is slipping?https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/11/23/trump-maga-congress-greene-gop/
Analysis | Is the past week a turning point for Trump’s second term?
The stirrings of possible rebellion in the president’s party have come as Trump has struggled with low poll numbers and perceptions that he isn’t doing enough to address affordability.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Question keeps coming up; GOP is still Trump's party, @ktumulty.bsky.social writes
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS REDO: A Department of Education rule to narrow eligibility has drawn opposition from advocates who say it targets organizations whose missions do not align with Trump’s agenda. Shauneen Miranda for @statesnewsroom.com DC
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New federal student debt rule seen as tool to enforce Trump agenda
WASHINGTON — A new U.S. Department of Education regulation to narrow eligibility for a key student debt relief program for public service workers has drawn strong opposition from advocates who argue t...
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November 22, 2025 at 7:03 PM
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS REDO: A Department of Education rule to narrow eligibility has drawn opposition from advocates who say it targets organizations whose missions do not align with Trump’s agenda. Shauneen Miranda for @statesnewsroom.com DC
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Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene is stepping down, story on the way from @georgiarecorder.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene is stepping down, story on the way from @georgiarecorder.com
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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."