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Jacob Fischler
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Deputy DC bureau chief for States Newsroom. Reposts are accounts and descriptions of this game disseminated without the express written consent of Major League Baseball. [email protected] https://www.newsfromthestates.com/category/dc-bureau
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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 35m
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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Updated daily story on Trump v. blue states: www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
Trump deployment of troops to Democratic states targets Illinois
A federal judge will hear arguments Thursday in Illinois over Chicago’s lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to the state before deciding whether to block t...
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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 1d
Our @statesnewsroom.com thread here on Bluesky about the National Guard and Chicago, including the latest from @fischler.bsky.social of the DC Bureau
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ICYMI: President Donald Trump is taking command of 300 Illinois National Guard troops and sending them to Chicago over Gov. JB Pritzker’s objections, the governor announced Saturday.

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Over Pritzker’s objections, Trump sending 300 National Guardsmen to Chicago, governor says
CHICAGO — After weeks of threatening to do so, President Donald Trump is taking command of 300 Illinois National Guard troops and sending them to Chicago over Gov. JB Pritzker’s objections, the govern...
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Trump deployment of troops to Democratic states targets Illinois. Story for @statesnewsroom.com
Trump deployment of troops to Democratic states targets Illinois
A federal judge will hear arguments Thursday in Illinois over Chicago’s lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to the state before deciding whether to block t...
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Jacob Fischler @fischler.bsky.social · 1d
The Senate again failed to advance a bill to reopen the government. @jennifershutt.bsky.social reports for @statesnewsroom.com:
Government shutdown enters day six with talks over health care at an impasse
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump sent mixed messages Monday about whether he would negotiate a deal with Democrats to extend the enhanced tax credits for people who get their health insurance from ...
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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 1d
TALK OF INSURRECTION ACT AND MORE: Trump troop deployment to Oregon, Illinois intensifies confrontation with Democratic-led states -- @ashleymurray.bsky.social @fischler.bsky.social @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
Trump troop deployment to Oregon, Illinois intensifies confrontation with Democratic-led states
WASHINGTON — The White House slammed a President Donald Trump-appointed federal judge Monday for blocking the deployment of National Guard troops to Oregon, as hostilities escalate between the adminis...
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Ariana Figueroa @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social · 1d
Trump administration defends nationwide rapid deportations at appeals hearing www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
Trump administration defends nationwide rapid deportations at appeals hearing
WASHINGTON — Judges on a federal appeals court panel seemed skeptical that the Trump administration's expanded use of a fast-track deportation procedure didn’t violate the due-process rights of immigr...
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Jacob Fischler @fischler.bsky.social · 1d
Story with @ashleymurray.bsky.social:
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Trump deployment of troops to Oregon intensifies confrontation with Democratic-led states
WASHINGTON — The White House slammed a President Donald Trump-appointed federal judge Monday for blocking the deployment of National Guard troops to Oregon, as hostilities escalate between the adminis...
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Jacob Fischler @fischler.bsky.social · 8d
Governors call for Congress to avert federal shutdown but differ on how. Story for @statesnewsroom.com www.newsfromthestates.com/article/gove...
Governors call for Congress to avert federal shutdown but differ on how
State officials from both parties urged Congress to avoid a government shutdown Monday, though Republicans were pushing harder for an extension of current funding.Though they sometimes clash with fede...
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Ariana Figueroa @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social · 8d
Abrego Garcia transferred to Pennsylvania facility, against lawyers’ wishes www.newsfromthestates.com/article/abre...
Abrego Garcia transferred to Pennsylvania facility, against lawyers’ wishes
WASHINGTON — Attorneys for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man who the Trump administration admitted to wrongly deporting in March, said over the weekend that the administration moved him from one U.S. Immi...
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Alex Baumhardt @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social · 8d
Following suit against Trump, Oregon asks judge to issue order blocking Guard deployment oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/09/29/f...
Following suit against Trump, Oregon asks judge to issue order blocking Guard deployment • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The request for temporary restraining order blocking troop deployment is part of a broader lawsuit against the Trump administration over its federalizing of Oregon National Guard troops.
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Ariana Figueroa @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social · 8d
Trump asks US Supreme Court to take birthright citizenship case www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
Trump asks US Supreme Court to take birthright citizenship case
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has again petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court regarding birthright citizenship, this time on the merits of the administration’s effort to rewrite the constitutional...
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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 9d
ICYMI: A federal government shutdown is nearing.

Here's a guide for what to expect.

via our DC Team: @jennifershutt.bsky.social
@ashleymurray.bsky.social @fischler.bsky.social @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social & Shauneen Miranda
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A federal government shutdown is nearing. Here's a guide for what to expect.
WASHINGTON — Congress’ failure to pass a short-term government funding bill before midnight Tuesday will lead to the first shutdown in nearly seven years and give President Donald Trump broad authorit...
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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 10d
Our initial Portland story today from @fischler.bsky.social with multiple updates
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Jacob Fischler @fischler.bsky.social · 10d
BREAKING: Trump says he's deploying troops to Portland, vows ‘Full Force.' Story by me and @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com:
Trump to deploy troops to Portland, Oregon, vows ‘Full Force’ • Oregon Capital Chronicle
PORTLAND, Ore. — President Donald Trump said Saturday morning he will send troops to Portland, attempting an unprecedented use of U.S. military forces within the country. In a brief post to his social...
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Alex Baumhardt @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social · 10d
Oregon leaders say Trump did not consult them before announcing deployment of troops to Portland. "Oregon is our home. It is not a military target. Any deployment would be an abuse of power and a misuse of federal troops," Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said.
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Oregon leaders say Trump did not consult them before announcing deployment of troops to Portland • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon leaders say President Donald Trump did not consult with state and local officials or law enforcement agencies before announcing Saturday that he would deploy troops to what he described as the ...
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Alex Baumhardt @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social · 10d
Nothing happening at ICE processing facility on S. Waterfront in Portland. Only five people on corner protesting Tesla at nearby dealership. Hearing nothing happening at Justice Center downtown as well.
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Jacob Fischler @fischler.bsky.social · 10d
BREAKING: Trump says he's deploying troops to Portland, vows ‘Full Force.' Story by me and @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com:
Trump to deploy troops to Portland, Oregon, vows ‘Full Force’ • Oregon Capital Chronicle
PORTLAND, Ore. — President Donald Trump said Saturday morning he will send troops to Portland, attempting an unprecedented use of U.S. military forces within the country. In a brief post to his social...
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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 11d
BREAKING: Trump to deploy troops to Portland, Oregon, vows ‘Full Force’ -- by @fischler.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...
Trump to deploy troops to Portland, Oregon, vows ‘Full Force’
PORTLAND, Ore. — President Donald Trump said Saturday morning he will send troops to Portland, attempting an unprecedented use of U.S. military forces within the country.In a brief post to his social ...
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Jennifer Shutt @jennifershutt.bsky.social · 11d
A federal government shutdown is nearing. Here's a guide for what to expect.

w/ @ashleymurray.bsky.social @fischler.bsky.social @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social and Shauneen Miranda

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A federal government shutdown is nearing. Here's a guide for what to expect.
WASHINGTON — Congress’ failure to pass a short-term government funding bill before midnight Tuesday will lead to the first shutdown in nearly seven years and give President Donald Trump broad authorit...
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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 11d
TRUMP WANTS MORE PROSECUTIONS: Comey says he’s 'standing up to Donald Trump,' while Trump calls for more retribution -- from @fischler.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/come...
Comey says he’s 'standing up to Donald Trump,' while Trump calls for more retribution
Former FBI Director James Comey proclaimed his innocence of federal obstruction charges and characterized the indictment against him as a consequence of “standing up to Donald Trump” in a video posted...
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Jacob Fischler @fischler.bsky.social · 11d
Comey says he’s 'standing up to Donald Trump,' while Trump calls for more retribution via @statesnewsroom.com
Comey says he’s 'standing up to Donald Trump,' while Trump calls for more retribution
Former FBI Director James Comey proclaimed his innocence of federal obstruction charges and characterized the indictment against him as a consequence of “standing up to Donald Trump” in a video posted...
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Jacob Fischler @fischler.bsky.social · 12d
Former FBI Director Comey indicted on 2 federal charges after Trump urged prosecution. Story for @statesnewsroom.com: www.newsfromthestates.com/article/form...
Former FBI Director Comey indicted on 2 federal charges after Trump urged prosecution
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Thursday on two federal charges, after President Donald Trump publicly urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute Comey, a Trump critic who led an inves...
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Jane Norman @janenorman.bsky.social · 12d
NEW: TikTok sale to US investors OK’d by Trump in deal valued in billions -- by @fischler.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/tikt...
TikTok sale to US investors OK’d by Trump in deal valued in billions
A group of U.S. investors will take over the massive video-sharing platform TikTok, President Donald Trump said Thursday.Trump signed an executive order certifying a transaction for TikTok complies wi...
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Ariana Figueroa @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social · 12d
I took a look at Justice Kavanaugh's opinion on racial profiling that ICE officers can quickly check citizenship status. It's more complicated than that, and is already resulting in U.S. citizens, particularly Latinos, caught up in immigration sweeps.

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As immigration raids step up, US citizens predicted at risk for detainment
WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh argued in a major case earlier this month that U.S. citizens face few problems in having their immigration status verified if federal agents apprehen...
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Jacob Fischler @fischler.bsky.social · 12d
In which @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social investigates Justice Kavanaugh's claim that U.S. citizens would be little affected by racial profiling in immigration enforcement. via @statesnewsroom.com:
As immigration raids step up, US citizens predicted at risk for detainment
WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh argued in a major case earlier this month that U.S. citizens face few problems in having their immigration status verified if federal agents apprehen...
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