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Jacob Fischler

DC Deputy Bureau Chief at States Newsroom

Jacob covers federal policy and helps direct national coverage as deputy Washington bureau chief for States Newsroom. Based in Oregon, he focuses on Western issues. His coverage areas include climate, energy development, public lands and infrastructure. Before joining States Newsroom, Jacob was a national reporter for CQ Roll Call, where he covered state policy trends and federal-state relations. Originally from Minneapolis, Jacob has a bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota and a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University.

Articles by Jacob Fischler

US Supreme Court maintains temporary freeze on full SNAP benefits for November

The Supreme Court extended a temporary pause on court orders requiring the Trump administration to release full November SNAP benefits, leaving millions of low-income Americans in limbo as the government shutdown drags on. The stay will remain in effect through Thursday, when the high court will decide whether to intervene further.

US Supreme Court maintains temporary freeze on full SNAP benefits for November

Air travel snarls as cutbacks due to government shutdown begin

More than 1,000 flights were canceled Friday as the Trump administration’s shutdown pushed the FAA to cut flight volume at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports. Air traffic controllers working without pay are facing exhaustion and shortages, creating widespread delays and frustration for travelers across the country.

Air travel snarls as cutbacks due to government shutdown begin

States told by Trump administration to ‘undo’ full SNAP benefits paid for November

After the Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration, federal officials ordered states to claw back full November food benefits for millions of Americans. The chaotic reversal — impacting 42 million people — drew outrage from governors who say the administration is using hunger as political leverage amid the ongoing shutdown.

States told by Trump administration to ‘undo’ full SNAP benefits paid for November

US Supreme Court temporarily blocks November SNAP payments

The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily sided with the Trump administration, allowing it to halt full food assistance payments for 42 million Americans amid the ongoing government shutdown. The ruling reverses a lower court’s order to fund November SNAP benefits and leaves millions of families uncertain about how they’ll put food on the table.

US Supreme Court temporarily blocks November SNAP payments

Here are airports hit by the FAA pullback on air traffic; 3,300 flights daily to be canceled

The Federal Aviation Administration will cut flights at 40 major airports by 10% starting Friday, citing overworked air traffic controllers who haven’t been paid during the prolonged government shutdown. The move could cancel thousands of flights daily and cost hundreds of millions in lost economic output as Democrats urge President Trump and GOP leaders to end the standoff and reopen the government.

Here are airports hit by the FAA pullback on air traffic; 3,300 flights daily to be canceled