Jennifer Shutt

Jennifer Shutt

Jennifer covers the nation’s capital as a senior reporter for States Newsroom. Her coverage areas include congressional policy, politics and legal challenges with a focus on health care, unemployment, housing and aid to families.
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Trump Could Soon Ask Congress For $200 Billion to Continue Iran War

This story first appeared on News From the States President Donald Trump on Thursday didn’t rule out asking Congress for…

Senate panel seeks bipartisan deal on health insurance subsidies

The Senate Committee that oversees health services started working together on a plan to prevent skyrocketing premiums for Obamacare enrollees.

Signalgate report says Hegseth created a risk to national security with cellphone messages

Use of Signal violated official policy and risked US operational security. It could have resulted in failed mission objectives and…

Trump social media post claims to void Biden orders signed using autopen

Friday, President Donald Trump posted on social media claiming to void all Biden orders signed using the autopen.

Democrats Trump accused of seditious behavior say they’re being probed by FBI

The FBI is questioning the Democrats Trump accused of seditious behavior.

U.S. House committee opens probe of Georgia Republican Mike Collins

The Ethics Committee did not reveal the reason for the investigation of Mike Collins

Congress escapes one shutdown to face another

Congress has roughly two months to find bipartisan agreement to curb rising health insurance costs if lawmakers want to avoid…

Shutdown is the second-longest in US history

The shutdown is the second-longest in U.S. history and there’s still no deal in sight.

Members of Congress still get paychecks during government shutdowns

Mike Johnson and the House GOP still get their paychecks during government shutdowns. If they’re not swearing in Rep. Grijalda,…

Press Secretary defends Trump’s Ballroom Blitz amid East Wing destruction

President Trump initially said the new ballroom “wouldn't touch” the East Wing of the White House. After photos revealed the…

Federal judge broadens order that blocks laying off federal employees during shutdown

Unions are suing Trump for laying off federal employees during the shutdown. In defense of layoffs, HHS claimed that an…

Trump targets ‘Democratic programs’

President Trump and administration officials didn’t seem inclined toward compromise anytime soon, previewing more cuts to Democratic programs.