Jacob Fischler

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...

Former governors, state AGs weigh in on Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops. @statesnewsroom.com story:

US Senate rejects restriction of military strikes on vessels in the Caribbean WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate failed to advance Wednesday night a resolution designed to curb the president’s power regarding military actions abroad after the Trump administration ordered four strikes...

US Senate rejects restriction of military strikes on vessels in the Caribbean www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...

Oregon National Guard remains federalized for now, but cannot be deployed, judges rule • Oregon Capital Chronicle About 200 members of the Oregon National Guard will remain under federal control but cannot yet be deployed to Portland, judges rule.

About 200 members of the Oregon National Guard will remain under federal control but cannot yet be deployed to Portland, according to a ruling Wednesday by three judges in a federal appeals court. buff.ly/3o8ocqH

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.

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

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 ...

Air traffic control staffing steady, but stress during shutdown worries @usdot.bsky.social.

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 ...

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...

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...

Updated daily story on Trump v. blue states: www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...

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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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...

Trump deployment of troops to Democratic states targets Illinois. Story 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 ...

The Senate again failed to advance a bill to reopen the government. @jennifershutt.bsky.social reports for @statesnewsroom.com:

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...

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 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...

Trump administration defends nationwide rapid deportations at appeals hearing www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...

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...

Story with @ashleymurray.bsky.social:
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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...

Governors call for Congress to avert federal shutdown but differ on how. Story for @statesnewsroom.com www.newsfromthestates.com/article/gove...

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...

Abrego Garcia transferred to Pennsylvania facility, against lawyers’ wishes www.newsfromthestates.com/article/abre...

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.

Following suit against Trump, Oregon asks judge to issue order blocking Guard deployment oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/09/29/f...

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...

Trump asks US Supreme Court to take birthright citizenship case www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...

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...

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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Our initial Portland story today from @fischler.bsky.social with multiple updates

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 ...

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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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.

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...

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’ 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 ...

BREAKING: Trump to deploy troops to Portland, Oregon, vows ‘Full Force’ -- by @fischler.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...

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...

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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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...

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...

Comey says he’s 'standing up to Donald Trump,' while Trump calls for more retribution via @statesnewsroom.com

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...

Former FBI Director Comey indicted on 2 federal charges after Trump urged prosecution. Story for @statesnewsroom.com: www.newsfromthestates.com/article/form...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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: