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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 5h

AFTER SIX-HOUR HEARING TODAY: Judge weighs Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release from immigration detention -- by @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/judg...

Judge weighs Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release from immigration detention

GREENBELT, Md. — A federal judge in Maryland seemed inclined to order the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration detention after oral arguments in court Friday, a potentially major developm...

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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 6h

UPDATED ‘Substantial’ layoffs of federal workers launched by Trump administration amid shutdown @jennifershutt.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/subs...

‘Substantial’ layoffs of federal workers launched by Trump administration amid shutdown

This report has been updated.WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced Friday it had begun mass layoffs of federal employees, a step not taken during previous government shutdowns and one that c...

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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 10h

American Federation of Government Employees National President Everett Kelley wrote in a statement it "is disgraceful that the Trump administration has used the government shutdown as an excuse to illegally fire thousands of workers who provide critical services to communities across the country."

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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 10h

Just a reminder--if you're a federal worker who wants to talk about the RIFs or anything else, we can chat on Signal--see below

Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · Feb 27

If you are a federal employee or contractor and would like to talk to States Newsroom, you can contact me at JaneNorman.91 on Signal, a free app that uses encryption to keep conversations private. It is here: signal.org

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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 11h

The Congressional Budget Office estimated before the shutdown began that some 750,000 federal employees would be furloughed. Others have continued working but without pay.

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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 11h

The America First Policy Institute, a think tank with close ties to the president, is organizing the America 250 Civics Education Coalition, more than 40 national and state-based groups, including prominent conservative advocacy organizations such as the Heritage Foundation and Turning Point USA.

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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 11h

NEW: Trump undertakes a MAGA-centric makeover of US civics education -- by education reporter Shauneen Miranda for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...

Trump undertakes a MAGA-centric makeover of US civics education

WASHINGTON — A slew of conservative groups will lead a new coalition to spur civics education and push the subject in a more patriotic direction, the U.S. Education Department announced last month, ra...

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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 11h

“We have a majority of United States senators — 55 out of 100 senators are voting to open up the government,” GOP Senate Leader John Thune said. “We need five bold, courageous Democrats with a backbone who are willing to take on their far-left activist base and join us in passing this.”

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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 11h

BREAKING NEWS--THE MASS LAYOFFS BEGIN--‘Substantial’ layoffs of federal workers launched by Trump administration amid shutdown -- @jennifershutt.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/subs...

‘Substantial’ layoffs of federal workers launched by Trump administration amid shutdown

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced Friday it had begun mass layoffs of federal employees, a step not taken during previous government shutdowns and one that could significantly reshape th...

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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 16h

NEW THIS MORNING--THE IMMIGRATION RAID DOWN THE ROAD FROM KRISTI NOEM: Noem’s South Dakota neighbors hit with an immigration audit that decimates their workforce -- by @makenziehuber.bsky.social southdakotasearchlight.com/2025/10/10/d...

Noem's South Dakota neighbors hit with an immigration audit that decimates their workforce • South Dakota Searchlight

Dairy farm audits in South Dakota under the Trump administration’s escalated immigration enforcement efforts have “created unrest."

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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 1d

THE BATTLE OVER STATE-FEDERAL POWERS: Former governors, state AGs weigh in on Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops -- @fischler.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/form...

Former governors, state AGs weigh in on Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops

President Donald Trump’s novel use of National Guard troops for law enforcement purposes has reopened a debate over states’ authority to control police powers, as dueling briefs from current and forme...

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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 1d

SHUTDOWN DAY NINE: Trump threatens 'permanent' cuts to Democratic programs; Mike Johnson worries members are about to break into fisticuffs @jennifershutt.bsky.social w/ @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social & Shauneen Miranda for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...

Trump threatens 'permanent' cuts to Democratic programs on day nine of shutdown gridlock

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday he’s prepared to cancel funding approved by Congress that he believes is going toward programs supported by Democrats, though he didn’t share any addi...

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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 1d

NEW NONPARTISAN POLLING: Majorities disapprove of RFK Jr. performance, doubt autism-Tylenol claims, KFF poll finds -- by @jennifershutt.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/majo...

Majorities disapprove of RFK Jr. performance, doubt autism-Tylenol claims, KFF poll finds

WASHINGTON — A majority of Americans disapprove of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s job performance and the federal government’s evolving vaccine policy, according to a poll...

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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 2d

BREAKING: US House GOP delays seating Rep.-elect Grijalva, potential deciding vote on Epstein petition -- @statesnewsroom.com DC by Shauneen Miranda www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-h...

US House GOP delays seating Rep.-elect Grijalva, potential deciding vote on Epstein petition

WASHINGTON — U.S. House Democrats failed again Wednesday to force Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva.

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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 2d

SHUTDOWN DAY 8: Congress standoff unchanged as first missed federal payday nears -- @jennifershutt.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/shut...

Shutdown day eight: Congress standoff unchanged as first missed federal payday nears

WASHINGTON — Congress has just one week to break the stalemate and fund the government before active duty military members miss their first paycheck of the shutdown. That would be followed later in th...

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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 2d

AIR TRAFFIC AND THS SHUTDOWN: Air traffic control staffing steady, but stress during shutdown worries DOT -- @fischler.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/air-...

Air traffic control staffing steady, but stress during shutdown worries DOT

The Federal Aviation Administration reported no travel delays due to staffing levels at U.S. air traffic control facilities Wednesday, following a day of some delays related to above-average absences ...

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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 2d

UPDATED: Former FBI Director Comey pleads not guilty to criminal charges demanded by Trump @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/form...

Former FBI Director Comey pleads not guilty to criminal charges demanded by Trump

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to two felony charges Wednesday in federal court in Virginia, in response to an indictment that followed an extraordinary pressure ...

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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 2d

Today in the furloughed workers' back pay drama.

Jennifer Shutt @jennifershutt.bsky.social · 2d

Speaker Johnson appears to say furloughed federal workers should get back pay under 2019 law

"It has always been the case. It is tradition and I think it is statutory law that federal employees be paid. And that’s my position."

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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 2d

BREAKING, FROM OUR REPORTER AT THE ALEXANDRIA COURTHOUSE: Former FBI Director Comey pleads not guilty to criminal charges demanded by Trump -- @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/form...

Former FBI Director Comey pleads not guilty to criminal charges demanded by Trump

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to two felony charges Wednesday in federal court in Virginia, in response to an indictment that followed an extraordinary pressure ...

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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 3d

DHS Secretary Noem visits Portland ICE facility as lawsuit over National Guard deployment continues www.newsfromthestates.com/article/dhs-...

DHS Secretary Noem visits Portland ICE facility as lawsuit over National Guard deployment continues

As Oregon awaits more clarity from a federal appeals court on the Trump administration’s attempts to deploy National Guard troops from multiple states to Portland, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kri...

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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 3d

108 TRUMP NOMINEES: At 5 pm Eastern, the US Senate will vote on en bloc confirmation of 108 Trump administration nominees, including for US attorney positions. This follows a Republican rules change on such nominations. The list is here: www.congress.gov/119/bills/sr...

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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 3d

UPDATED-MARYLAND SEN VAN HOLLEN ON ATTEMPT TO KILL BACKPAY: “I looked at it again today after the White House comments, and they're blowing smoke. This is part of their effort to scare. So this is all part of their fearmongering. That's what it's about.” www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...

Trump floats plan to deny back pay to furloughed federal workers after shutdown

This report has been updated.WASHINGTON — The Trump administration may try to interpret a law enacted during his first term in office differently than it did following the last government shutdown, po...

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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 3d

Bondi accused Sen. Mazie Hirono of supporting antifa when the Hawaii Democrat questioned a range of issues, including the department’s alleged consideration of a compensation fund for pardoned Jan. 6 rioters. @ashleymurray.bsky.social
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A combative AG Pam Bondi confronts US Senate Judiciary over Trump crackdown

WASHINGTON — U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi aimed heated rhetoric at Democratic senators on Capitol Hill Tuesday as she faced questions over the administration’s surge of federal agents to blue citie...

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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 3d

MORE FROM TRUMP JUST NOW: Trump said he will likely announce mass layoffs of federal employees & opened door to canceling funding:

“I’ll be able to tell you that in four or five days if this keeps going on...If this keeps going on it’ll be substantial and a lot of those jobs will never come back.”

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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 3d

UPDATED WITH TRUMP COMMENTS: “ There are some people that really don't deserve to be taken care of and we'll take care of them in a different way.” www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...

Trump floats plan to deny back pay to furloughed federal workers after shutdown

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration may try to interpret a law enacted during his first term in office differently than it did following the last government shutdown, potentially denying back pay to...

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