Jacob Fischler

Jacob Fischler

Jacob covers federal policy as a senior reporter for States Newsroom. Based in Oregon, he focuses on Western issues. His coverage areas include climate, energy development, public lands and infrastructure.
22 Articles

Trump trying to erase status as only felon to be elected President

They already took away the only punishment (the fine). He was never held accountable for Jan. 6 or the classified…

Dem states ask Supreme Court to halt Trump troop deployment to Chicago

Every state with either a Democratic governor, attorney general or both signed a brief to the U.S. Supreme Court, asking…

John Bolton indicted for mishandling classified documents

Trump critic and former aide John Bolton was indicted for mishandling classified documents.

Trump threatens more crackdowns with law enforcement in Dem cities

“Honestly, we haven’t really gotten going yet,” Trump said. “If we didn’t have to fight all these radical left governors,…

Trump Admin to SCOTUS: Overturn Ruling on Tariffs Case

Trump is the first president to trigger tariffs under the IEEPA. The ruling upheld an earlier decision on the tariffs case by…

Appeals court upholds ruling: Trump’s sweeping tariffs are illegal

A Federal Appeals Court ruling says the IEEPA tariffs Trump put on nearly every U.S. trading partner are illegal.

Trump, Zelenskyy Exit White House Talks Hopeful About Ending War in Ukraine

President Trump said he called Putin after the meeting and began preparations for a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy.

Democrats Need to Bring ‘a Gun to a Knife Fight’

Democrats must be more aggressive organizers and campaigners to win back the working-class coalition they have increasingly lost to President…

Judge Turns Down Trump Administration Attempt to Dismiss Abrego Garcia Suit

The Trump administration is trying to have the Kilmar Obrega Garcia suit dismissed now that he's back in the U.S.,…

Trump Called for Gov. Newsom’s Arrest, Dispatched Marines to Los Angeles

President Donald Trump called for California Gov. Gavin Newsom to be arrested Monday and dispatched Marines to Los Angeles.