DC BUREAU
Our Washington, D.C., bureau reports on congressional delegations and key Supreme Court and administrative decisions that affect our state.
STAFF
As the Washington Bureau Chief of States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state-focused nonprofit news organization, Jane directs national coverage, managing staff and freelance reporters in the nation’s capital and assigning and editing state-specific daily and enterprise stories. Jane is a veteran of more than three decades in journalism.
Jacob covers federal policy and helps direct national coverage as deputy Washington bureau chief for States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state-focused nonprofit news organization. Based in Oregon, he focuses on Western issues. His coverage areas include climate, energy development, public lands and infrastructure.
Ashley Murray covers the nation’s capital as a senior reporter for States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state-focused nonprofit news organization. Her coverage areas include domestic policy and appropriations.
Jennifer covers the nation’s capital as a senior reporter for States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state-focused nonprofit news organization. Her coverage areas include congressional policy, politics and legal challenges with a focus on health care, unemployment, housing and aid to families.
Ariana covers the nation's capital for States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state-focused nonprofit news organization. Her areas of coverage include politics and policy, lobbying, elections and campaign finance.
Shauneen covers the nation’s capital for States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state-focused nonprofit news organization. An alumna of the University of Maryland, she previously covered breaking news for Axios.
Lia Chien is a recent graduate from American University's School of Communications and is based in Washington, DC. Originally from Vermont, she has reported for the state's two largest news organizations covering local communities from elections to natural disaster. She also served as a press intern in U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders' office on Capitol Hill. Recently, Lia completed her undergraduate reporting capstone analyzing the systemic issue of affordable housing built in disaster-prone areas. Looking forward, Lia is excited to report in D.C. and on Capitol Hill this summer.
STORIES
Calm, conservative, confident: What GOP senators want in Trump’s vice presidential pick
WASHINGTON — Republican members of the U.S. Senate striving for a takeover of their chamber in the November elections have a wish list for what they’d like to see in Donald Trump’s running mate. A “little calmer” than Trump. Confident. Conservative. Military experience. Good relationships with senators. Ready to take over as chief executive if […]
Don’t give up on the FAFSA, advocates for student financial aid urge
The number of federal student financial aid forms filed by graduating high school seniors is down compared to last year, after glitches and technical errors plagued the process.
U.S. Supreme Court upholds law that prevents domestic abusers from owning guns
This was the first major test of the 2022 Supreme Court decision that struck down a New York law limiting carrying firearms in the open.
Congress silenced free speech in TikTok law, platform tells federal court
Never before has Congress expressly singled out and shut down a specific speech forum, TikTok's owners said in a legal brief.
Democrats stress reproductive rights in fight for control of Congress, White House
Republicans want to ban abortion and they have a plan to do it through executive action if Trump is reelected, Dems say.
Scientists argue over the origins of COVID-19 before U.S. Senate panel
The hearing was part of ongoing efforts in Congress to apply the lessons learned during the pandemic to prevent or blunt the next outbreak.
Biden to unveil protections for some undocumented spouses, easier DACA work visas
President Joe Biden will formally make the announcement during an afternoon White House event to celebrate the 12th anniversary of the DACA program.
States struggle with unreliable federal funding for making sure elections are secure
U.S. House Republicans are seeking to eliminate funding for election security grants in this year’s appropriations process.
U.S. Supreme Court overturns ban on bump stocks used in Las Vegas mass shooting
The opinion, written by Justice Clarence Thomas, reduces the executive branch’s already-limited ability to address gun violence.
Trump claims ‘great unity’ after talks with congressional GOP
The positive reception from GOP leaders showed Trump’s standing in the party improved since the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects attempt to limit access to abortion pill
The high court unanimously rejected attempts by anti-abortion groups to roll back access to what was in place more than eight years ago.
Republican IVF bill fails in U.S. Senate
The Senate is set to take a procedural vote as soon as Thursday on legislation from Democrats that would bolster protections for IVF.