Author

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.

Democrats projected to retain U.S. Senate control after winning Nevada seat

By: - November 12, 2022

Democratic U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada will win reelection, the Associated Press said late Saturday.

GOP on track to control U.S. House, but dozens of races still undecided

By: - November 11, 2022

Major elections forecasters consider Republicans favored to clear 2018 House wins because many of the races yet to be called favor the GOP

Which party controls Congress? It could be days or weeks before we know

By: and - November 10, 2022

Democrats still have a small chance at keeping their House majority after far outpacing Republicans in toss-up races and competing in some districts thought to be out of reach

No GOP ‘wave,’ but Republicans could still gain control of U.S. House

By: , and - November 9, 2022

Republicans fell short of their greatest ambitions for major gains in the U.S. House, with control of the chamber still in doubt early Wednesday. 

U.S. Senate control too close to call as multiple states grapple with tight vote counts

By: , and - November 9, 2022

It might be days — or even weeks — before we know what party will control the Senate starting next year.

With ‘democracy itself’ on the ballot, Biden warns of ‘path to chaos’ by election deniers

By: - November 3, 2022

Midterm elections give voters a chance to reject “extreme MAGA Republicans” and their efforts to undermine the electoral process, Biden said

In attempt to curb gas prices, Biden will release oil from emergency reserve

By: - October 19, 2022

Polling shows concerns over inflation are likely to hurt Democrats in congressional elections next month

Biden pitches to the middle class as Democrats fight for support in advance of midterms

By: - October 16, 2022

President Joe Biden promoted Democrats’ efforts to bring down health care costs during a visit to Portland, Oregon.

Trump to be subpoenaed by Jan. 6 panel as the ‘central cause’ of Capitol insurrection

By: - October 14, 2022

Donald Trump must be held accountable as the “central cause” of a violent attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election, the committee said.

Four things to watch for at the upcoming Jan. 6 hearing

By: - October 12, 2022

Lawmakers Thursday will provide an overview of the “multipart plan” by former President Donald Trump and his allies to subvert the 2020 election results, committee aides said.

The battle for control of Congress: Abortion, inflation, crime and Biden

By: , and - October 7, 2022

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said the GOP has a "50-50 shot" of winning back the Senate.

Biden to pardon all federal offenses for simple marijuana possession, review criminalization

By: , and - October 6, 2022

Biden's move is intended to address the country’s “failed approach to marijuana,” a senior administration official said Thursday