Jacob Fischler

Jacob Fischler

@fischler.bsky.social

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. jfischler@statesnewsroom.com https://www.newsfromthestates.com/category/dc-bureau

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ICYMI: Medicare for All is just one of the issues that have helped propel progressive Dems in the midterm elections--story by @fischler.bsky.social @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/why-...

newsfromthestates.comWhy the new progressive Democrats in Congress might unite with the old Dems, for nowPORTLAND, Ore. — The latest cosponsor of a U.S. House bill to provide single-payer health insurance defeated a Republican incumbent in a suburban and rural Oregon district by fewer than 10,000 votes t...

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Most US House races aren’t competitive. What does that mean for how lawmakers govern? www.newsfromthestates.com/article/most...

newsfromthestates.comMost US House races aren’t competitive. What does that mean for how lawmakers govern?WASHINGTON — Fewer than 5% of U.S. House races are seen by a top political analysis as truly competitive heading into November’s midterm elections, giving relatively few voters the ability to determin...

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Jane Norman
@janenorman.bsky.social

ON THE PATH TO MEDICARE-FOR-ALL: Why the new progressive Democrats in Congress might unite with the old Dems, for now -- deep dive from @fischler.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/why-...

newsfromthestates.comWhy the new progressive Democrats in Congress might unite with the old Dems, for nowPORTLAND, Ore. — The latest cosponsor of a U.S. House bill to provide single-payer health insurance defeated a Republican incumbent in a suburban and rural Oregon district by fewer than 10,000 votes t...

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Jane Norman
@janenorman.bsky.social

ICYMI: A judge issued a preliminary injunction after voting rights advocates alleged Homeland Security sent armed agents to people's homes to question them about their voter status --reporting from democracy reporter @jonshorman.bsky.social www.newsfromthestates.com/article/judg...

newsfromthestates.comJudge blocks Homeland Security from conducting election-related sweeps in 9 statesA federal judge on Wednesday night blocked the Department of Homeland Security from conducting election-related field operations that could sweep up U.S. citizens in nine states.

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Independent candidates are betting that the economy & distance from the national Democratic brand will create breathing room for voters — including Trump voters — to seriously consider them. My on-the-ground look at how that's playing out in Nebraska www.newsfromthestates.com/article/how-...

newsfromthestates.comHow Nebraska helped turn 2026 into the year of the independent US Senate candidateHYANNIS, Neb. — With 19 days until Election Day, Dan Osborn sat across from three skeptical voters in a conference room in this blink-and-you-miss-it rural Nebraska town. Osborn, a bearded former unio...

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Jonathan Shorman
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NEW - I spent time in Nebraska last week, where Dan Osborn hopes to become the state's first independent senator since World War II. Here's what I found www.newsfromthestates.com/article/how-...

newsfromthestates.comHow Nebraska helped turn 2026 into the year of the independent US Senate candidateHYANNIS, Neb. — With 19 days until Election Day, Dan Osborn sat across from three skeptical voters in a conference room in this blink-and-you-miss-it rural Nebraska town. Osborn, a bearded former union leader and Navy veteran, wants to become the first independent U.S. senator from Nebraska since World War II by defeating Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts. The state’s top Democrats are backing Osborn’s bid rather than fielding a candidate.

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Jane Norman
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UMBRELLAS FOR CHANGE: In the nation’s capital, rallygoers hoist umbrellas at No Kings get-out-the-vote event -- by @bayaburgess.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC #nokings www.newsfromthestates.com/article/nati...

newsfromthestates.comIn the nation’s capital, rallygoers hoist umbrellas at No Kings get-out-the-vote eventWASHINGTON — A couple hundred people carrying decorated umbrellas walked from the former Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House to the U.S. Capitol lawn Saturday for a No Kings get-out-the-vote...

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Jane Norman
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Jacob Fischler
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Democrats aiming for control of Congress vow action on healthcare, cost of living, Iran war. @statesnewsroom.com DC team coverage from Shauneen Miranda, @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social, @ashleymurray.bsky.social and @jonshorman.bsky.social

newsfromthestates.comDemocrats aiming for control of Congress vow action on healthcare, cost of living, Iran warWASHINGTON — Democrats are touting an ambitious legislative agenda centered on affordability and accountability if they take back the U.S. House or Senate — or both — in November. A slew of pressing p...
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Judge sides with 3 news outlets banned by White House, allowing access for now, @ashleymurray.bsky.social and @janenorman.bsky.social write for @statesnewsroom.com

newsfromthestates.comJudge sides with 3 news outlets banned by White House, allowing access for nowWASHINGTON — A federal judge late Tuesday extended a block on a Trump administration ban of press passes for three news organizations, which will allow them to continue to enter the White House ground...

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Rhode Island Current
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Senior Reporter @nancyklavin.bsky.social won a 2026 A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism for her work exposing a gap in state law that prevented homebound seniors from receiving care needed to avoid severe health complications. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/10/11/n...

rhodeislandcurrent.comNancy Lavin wins A-Mark Prize for watchdog journalism • Rhode Island CurrentRhode Island Current Senior Reporter Nancy Lavin wins a 2026 A-Mark Prize for investigative reporting that helped drive legislation signed into law in April 2026, restoring access to essential foot ca...

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New Hampshire Bulletin
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Bulletin staff reporter William Skipworth took home a pair of awards at the New England Newspaper and Press Association awards on Oct. 9 for his investigative series "A System of Harm." #NHPolitics

newhampshirebulletin.comBulletin’s Skipworth wins A-Mark, Publick Occurrences awards for NH disability system investigation  • New Hampshire BulletinBulletin staff reporter William Skipworth took home a pair of awards at the New England Newspaper and Press Association awards on Oct. 9.
Jacob Fischler
@fischler.bsky.social

Voters in midterm elections identify a culprit for rising cost of living: Trump’s tariffs. @statesnewsroom.com story by @ashleymurray.bsky.social:

newsfromthestates.comVoters in midterm elections identify a culprit for rising cost of living: Trump’s tariffsWASHINGTON — Rebecca Myers lives in one of the nation’s most hotly contested congressional districts, and tariffs were on her mind as she voted early and in-person in Suffolk, Virginia in late Septemb...

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Ashley Murray
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US Senate Dems demand apology from Chuck Grassley to Jack Smith for attacks at hearing www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-s...

newsfromthestates.comUS Senate Dems demand apology from Chuck Grassley to Jack Smith for attacks at hearingWASHINGTON — The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee is demanding his colleagues across the aisle apologize to former special counsel Jack Smith after Missouri Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt ...

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Jennifer Shutt
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New poll out this morning from KFF shows 66% of respondents favor political candidates who support a national health plan, which Democrats often refer to as Medicare-for-all. www.newsfromthestates.com/article/demo...

newsfromthestates.comDemocrats more trusted on healthcare costs, survey showsWASHINGTON — Democrats are more motivated to vote in November’s midterm elections than Republicans, potentially giving the party an advantage to flip at least one chamber of Congress, according to a p...
Jacob Fischler
@fischler.bsky.social

Before Trump took office in January 2025, the federal government had agreements with 135 state and local police departments. As of Oct. 1, those agreements skyrocketed to 2,608, according to DHS data. @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social reports for @statesnewsroom.com:

newsfromthestates.comFederal funds for local police enforcement accelerated Trump immigration crackdownWASHINGTON — This summer, arrests of immigrants in the United States soared to the highest levels since President Donald Trump returned to office.An unprecedented increase in cooperation between local...
Jacob Fischler
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“A lot of those swing voters, many of them just want change. ... in 2016 and in 2024, he represented that change. In 2026, he represents the status quo. And so if people want change, he's not the person you want there.”

newsfromthestates.comTrump launches campaign tour in GOP-friendly states ahead of midtermsPresident Donald Trump is scheduled to kick off a month-long blitz of campaign stops with a Thursday rally in deep-red Oklahoma before heading to other states with strong Republican leanings.The first...

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Jane Norman
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Oklahoma today. Alabama, Ohio and Nebraska ahead. Our @fischler.bsky.social looks at why Trump is headed for MAGA strongholds as the 2026 midterms end game begins. @statesnewsroom.com DC www.newsfromthestates.com/article/trum...

newsfromthestates.comTrump launches campaign tour in GOP-friendly states ahead of midtermsPresident Donald Trump is scheduled to kick off a month-long blitz of campaign stops with a Thursday rally in deep-red Oklahoma before heading to other states with strong Republican leanings.The first...

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Ashley Murray
@ashleymurray.bsky.social

In his opening remarks to the Senate Judiciary Committee this morning, former special counsel Jack Smith said "I will not be silenced by continued threats of prosecution from the president or others."