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Clock ticks toward Department of Homeland Security shutdown after midnight deadline WASHINGTON — The second partial government shutdown in 2026 was set to begin at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, after lawmakers left the nation’s capital without reaching a deal on changes to immigration enforce...

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Trump administration completes rollback of Obama-era greenhouse gas regulations WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and his top environmental policy officer finalized a move Thursday to undo an Environmental Protection Agency regulation that laid the foundation for federal rules ...

Trump administration completes rollback of Obama-era greenhouse gas regulations. @statesnewsroom.com story with @ashleymurray.bsky.social

Border Czar Tom Homan announces end to Operation Metro Surge, claiming success • Minnesota Reformer President Trump’s border czar announced an imminent end to Operation Metro Surge on Thursday, claiming success from the unprecedented federal incursion that brought thousands of immigration officers t...

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In rebuke of Trump, US House opens the door to votes against tariffs WASHINGTON — A handful of House Republicans tanked a procedural vote Tuesday night that would have kept intact a ban on congressional action against President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs.

In rebuke of Trump, US House opens the door to votes against tariffs

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In rebuke of Trump, US House opens the door to votes against tariffs WASHINGTON — A handful of House Republicans tanked a procedural vote Tuesday night that would have kept intact a ban on congressional action against President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs.

In rebuke of Trump, US House opens the door to votes against tariffs. @ashleymurray.bsky.social reports from Capitol Hill after dark

All Democratic governors bow out of White House dinner after Trump snubs several WASHINGTON — Democratic governors headed to an annual bipartisan gathering in the nation’s capital will not participate in a traditional White House black-tie dinner after President Donald Trump disin...

All Democratic governors bow out of White House dinner after Trump snubs several. @ashleymurray.bsky.social reports for @statesnewsroom.com:

Republicans on US House Homeland panel defend immigration tactics at tense hearing WASHINGTON — The head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement declined during a U.S. House hearing Tuesday to apologize to the families of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, the victims of fatal shooting...

Republicans on US House Homeland panel defend immigration tactics at tense hearing, @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social reports for @statesnewsroom.com:

Trump shuts out Democratic governors from traditional White House gatherings WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump decided to exclude Democratic governors from a traditional annual meeting at the White House and to disinvite several others from a black-tie dinner, according to t...

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Energy secretary calls for more emphasis on fossil fuels to keep power on in winter storms A focus on addressing climate change, including by producing wind and solar energy, has not helped Americans keep their electricity and heat on during winter storms, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright...

COLD SNAP: Energy secretary calls for more emphasis on fossil fuels to keep power on in winter storms -- by @fischler.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/ener...

Trump Education Department bolsters protections for prayer in schools WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Education reinforced the right to prayer in public schools in guidance issued Thursday.

Trump Education Department bolsters protections for prayer in schools. @statesnewsroom.com story by Shauneen Miranda:

'The intimidation is the point': Slotkin won't interview with DOJ over ‘illegal orders’ video • Michigan Advance U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin has notified U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro that she will not interview with the Justice Department over a video ...

U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin has notified federal authorities she will not interview with the DOJ over a video in which she and several other lawmakers, all former military and intelligence officers, urged military members to “refuse illegal orders.”

Story from @kdailey.bsky.social

In setback for Trump, Congress in spending law rejects call to axe Education Department WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s attempts to dramatically slash funding for the U.S. Department of Education amid a broader push to dismantle the agency hit a major roadblock this week in the for...

Trump asked for Congress to slash Education Department funding this year as a step toward eliminating it. Lawmakers fully funded it. @statesnewsroom.com story by Shauneen Miranda:

Why the Future of the Movies Lives on Letterboxd (Gift Article) The entertainment industry is in crisis, but a social platform for film enthusiasts is thriving. Is it changing the way we watch?

a few years ago, because i spent many, many hours on major social media apps that added absolutely nothing to my life, work or general happiness, i made an effort to be more purposeful with my social media use. as part of that, i started using @letterboxd.social and i highly recommend it!

Top Dems in Congress list ICE constraints they want in funding bill WASHINGTON — The top two Democrats in Congress on Wednesday outlined their proposal for restrictions on immigration enforcement, including body cameras and a ban on masks, though they had no details t...

Top Dems in Congress list ICE constraints they want in funding bill

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Top Dems in Congress list ICE constraints they want in funding bill WASHINGTON — The top two Democrats in Congress on Wednesday outlined their proposal for restrictions on immigration enforcement, including body cameras and a ban on masks, though they had no details t...

Top Dems in Congress list ICE constraints they want in funding bill. @statesnewsroom.com story by @jennifershutt.bsky.social and @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social:

Trump administration says it's removing 700 immigration agents from Minnesota • Minnesota Reformer The Trump administration announced Wednesday morning that it is withdrawing 700 immigration agents from Minnesota, effective immediately. The move leaves roughly 2,300 agents in the state as part of O...

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Family of Renee Good, citizens hurt by DHS detail violence to Democratic panel WASHINGTON — Renee Good’s family, distraught and in disbelief over her killing, took some comfort in the past few weeks thinking her death might prompt change in the country, her brother Luke Ganger s...

DHS use of force detailed to Democratic panel. Shauneen Miranda reports for @statesnewsroom.com:

Trump doubles down on calling for the feds to take over state elections President Donald Trump restated a call Tuesday for federal control over election administration across the country, undermining the structure outlined in the Constitution that empowers states to run e...

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Trump doubles down on calling for the feds to take over state elections President Donald Trump restated a call Tuesday for federal control over election administration across the country, undermining the structure outlined in the Constitution that empowers states to run e...

Trump doubles down on calling for the feds to take over state elections. Story for @statesnewsroom.com

TRUMP DOUBLES DOWN ON NATIONALIZING ELECTIONS: President Trump, answering questions 2day about what he meant about "nationalizing" elections, says they are "horribly run" by states."And the federal government should not allow that. The federal government should get involved." Story coming tonight.

US House sends funding bill to Trump, setting up immigration enforcement debate WASHINGTON — The U.S. House cleared a government funding package Tuesday, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump, who is expected to quickly sign it and end the partial shutdown that began ...

US House sends funding bill to Trump, setting up immigration enforcement debate

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US House sends funding bill to Trump, setting up immigration enforcement debate WASHINGTON — The U.S. House cleared a government funding package Tuesday, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump, who is expected to quickly sign it and end the partial shutdown that began ...

US House sends funding bill to Trump, setting up immigration enforcement debate. Story by @jennifershutt.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com

Temporary legal status allowed for now for 350,000 Haitians as judge blasts Kristi Noem WASHINGTON — A federal judge late Monday blocked the termination of temporary protections for roughly 350,000 Haitians from taking effect, a move that prevents the Trump administration from acting to ...

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US Education Department paid up to $38M to civil rights workers on leave WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Education exhausted millions in taxpayer dollars trying to eliminate a chunk of its Office for Civil Rights, a government watchdog found in a report released Monday...

US Education Department paid up to $38M to civil rights workers on leave. Shauneen Miranda reports for @statesnewsroom.com:

Judge blocks DHS policy to keep House Dems from visiting detention facilities unannounced WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy that prevented members of Congress from making unannounced oversight visits at facilities that hold immigrants.

Judge blocks DHS policy to keep House Dems from visiting detention facilities unannounced. @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social reports for @statesnewsroom.com:

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Partial federal government shutdown begins, amid hopes it won’t last long WASHINGTON — The federal government began a partial shutdown early Saturday, even though Senate Democrats and President Donald Trump reached a deal that allows lawmakers more time to negotiate new con...

It's 12:01 a.m. in D.C. and we have officially entered a partial government shutdown. @jennifershutt.bsky.social and @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social have the story for @statesnewsroom.com:

US Senate OKs spending deal, but partial shutdown still set to begin at midnight WASHINGTON — The federal government hurtled Friday toward a partial shutdown this weekend, even though Senate Democrats and President Donald Trump reached a deal that allows lawmakers more time to neg...

US Senate OKs spending deal, but partial shutdown still set to begin at midnight

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Start your engines: Trump greenlights IndyCar race around D.C. monuments The nation’s capital will host an autorace through its streets this summer, President Donald Trump said Friday.The IndyCar race, which Trump compared to the Indianapolis 500, will take place Aug. 23, ...

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