Jacob Gardenswartz
@reporterjacobg.bsky.social
White House reporter/producer @scrippsnews.bsky.social
Previously NBC, Wyoming Truth, Vox + more
Previously NBC, Wyoming Truth, Vox + more
SCOTUS DECLINES to allow Trump to re-fire Shira Perlmutter, the register of copyrights of the United States Copyright Office. He first tried to fire her in May, though an appellate court reinstated her finding Trump did not have the authority to remove her.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
SCOTUS DECLINES to allow Trump to re-fire Shira Perlmutter, the register of copyrights of the United States Copyright Office. He first tried to fire her in May, though an appellate court reinstated her finding Trump did not have the authority to remove her.
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Pete Skandalakis, the prosecutor who assigned himself the duty of overseeing Georgia's racketeering case against Trump for alleged interference in the 2020 vote count, moved to dismiss the case. A GA judge granted the order, meaning the case is now effectively dead.
November 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Pete Skandalakis, the prosecutor who assigned himself the duty of overseeing Georgia's racketeering case against Trump for alleged interference in the 2020 vote count, moved to dismiss the case. A GA judge granted the order, meaning the case is now effectively dead.
NY AG James' response:
November 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
NY AG James' response:
BREAKING:
SCOTUS HALTS BLOCK ON NEW TEXAS CONGRESSIONAL MAPS
SCOTUS HALTS BLOCK ON NEW TEXAS CONGRESSIONAL MAPS
November 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
BREAKING:
SCOTUS HALTS BLOCK ON NEW TEXAS CONGRESSIONAL MAPS
SCOTUS HALTS BLOCK ON NEW TEXAS CONGRESSIONAL MAPS
TX Gov. Abbott has officially submitted his emergency application to SCOTUS to stay the lower court order blocking the new, gerrymandered Congressional maps
November 21, 2025 at 11:41 PM
TX Gov. Abbott has officially submitted his emergency application to SCOTUS to stay the lower court order blocking the new, gerrymandered Congressional maps
In less than an hour, a federal judge will hear arguments over whether to allow the government to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia. Follow along with our coverage on @scrippsnews
November 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
In less than an hour, a federal judge will hear arguments over whether to allow the government to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia. Follow along with our coverage on @scrippsnews
Incredible lineup for today's weekly "MAHA HUB" meeting, including:
- Robert F Kennedy III
- Russel Brand
- CMS Administrator Dr. Oz
- Celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian?
- Robert F Kennedy III
- Russel Brand
- CMS Administrator Dr. Oz
- Celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian?
November 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Incredible lineup for today's weekly "MAHA HUB" meeting, including:
- Robert F Kennedy III
- Russel Brand
- CMS Administrator Dr. Oz
- Celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian?
- Robert F Kennedy III
- Russel Brand
- CMS Administrator Dr. Oz
- Celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian?
Abbott says he'll appeal ruling on Tx districts - case will go straight to SCOTUS, if they take it up
November 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Abbott says he'll appeal ruling on Tx districts - case will go straight to SCOTUS, if they take it up
Judge Fitzpatrick also notes that these records are only being released to Comey's team for now, suggesting a more public disclosure could be authorized in the future
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November 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Judge Fitzpatrick also notes that these records are only being released to Comey's team for now, suggesting a more public disclosure could be authorized in the future
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The ruling is worth reading in full, as the judge takes the DOJ to task and hints at the possibility of tossing out the indictment altogether...
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November 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The ruling is worth reading in full, as the judge takes the DOJ to task and hints at the possibility of tossing out the indictment altogether...
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NEW: several Epstein survivors and family members of the late Virginia Giuffre pen a letter to all lawmakers urging them to support the measure to force disclosure of Epstein files.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM
NEW: several Epstein survivors and family members of the late Virginia Giuffre pen a letter to all lawmakers urging them to support the measure to force disclosure of Epstein files.
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Trump administration withdraws SCOTUS request to stay the lower courts' orders requiring full SNAP payout for November benefits, citing the end of the shutdown
November 13, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Trump administration withdraws SCOTUS request to stay the lower courts' orders requiring full SNAP payout for November benefits, citing the end of the shutdown
Judge Boasberg: watch your footnotes!
November 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Judge Boasberg: watch your footnotes!
Just in: SCOTUS overturns lower court ruling, allows Trump admin to require passports to align with individuals' sex assigned at birth. 6-3 decision, Jackson writes dissent
November 6, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Just in: SCOTUS overturns lower court ruling, allows Trump admin to require passports to align with individuals' sex assigned at birth. 6-3 decision, Jackson writes dissent
I asked @secscottbessent.govpeeps.us today if President Trump would convene Congressional leaders at the WH to negotiate an end to the shutdown, given Dems resounding electoral wins last night. He said there's nothing to negotiate, doubling-down on need to reopen govt before further talks
November 5, 2025 at 11:44 PM
I asked @secscottbessent.govpeeps.us today if President Trump would convene Congressional leaders at the WH to negotiate an end to the shutdown, given Dems resounding electoral wins last night. He said there's nothing to negotiate, doubling-down on need to reopen govt before further talks
Always a great day to be a Penn alum
October 31, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Always a great day to be a Penn alum
SCOTUS won't immediately stay the order blocking Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to IL. Instead, Justice Barrett want both parties to submit further briefs
October 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
SCOTUS won't immediately stay the order blocking Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to IL. Instead, Justice Barrett want both parties to submit further briefs
Confirming Axios, an unsigned USDA memo I/@scrippsnews obtained says the agency WILL NOT use contingency funds to cover SNAP benefits during the shutdown
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October 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Confirming Axios, an unsigned USDA memo I/@scrippsnews obtained says the agency WILL NOT use contingency funds to cover SNAP benefits during the shutdown
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Quite the job + salary combo...
October 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Quite the job + salary combo...
Abrego Garcia's lawyer, Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg, tells me in response:
October 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Abrego Garcia's lawyer, Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg, tells me in response:
NEWS: DOJ in court filing says it's eyeing Liberia as a safe third country to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia - possibly as soon as Oct. 31
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October 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
NEWS: DOJ in court filing says it's eyeing Liberia as a safe third country to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia - possibly as soon as Oct. 31
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News this morning: VA Secretary Collins sent a letter to Leader Schumer expressing "deep concern" about the impact of the shutdown on military families, suggesting "disruptive effects are
increasingly evident."
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October 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
News this morning: VA Secretary Collins sent a letter to Leader Schumer expressing "deep concern" about the impact of the shutdown on military families, suggesting "disruptive effects are
increasingly evident."
increasingly evident."
Confirming CNN, DHS tells me an officer was injured during an immigration arrest in LA.
An undocumented alien "weaponized his vehicle" & rammed officers, DHS says. The alien was shot & one law enforcement officer hit in hand with a ricochet bullet. Both currently in the hospital
An undocumented alien "weaponized his vehicle" & rammed officers, DHS says. The alien was shot & one law enforcement officer hit in hand with a ricochet bullet. Both currently in the hospital
October 21, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Confirming CNN, DHS tells me an officer was injured during an immigration arrest in LA.
An undocumented alien "weaponized his vehicle" & rammed officers, DHS says. The alien was shot & one law enforcement officer hit in hand with a ricochet bullet. Both currently in the hospital
An undocumented alien "weaponized his vehicle" & rammed officers, DHS says. The alien was shot & one law enforcement officer hit in hand with a ricochet bullet. Both currently in the hospital
Inbox: TX Gov Abbott says he's directing a "state cleanup" of Austin, relocating homeless people and clearing encampments
October 21, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Inbox: TX Gov Abbott says he's directing a "state cleanup" of Austin, relocating homeless people and clearing encampments
NEWS: in a new court filing, AFGE official says he has reason to believe there were 1,300 RIF notices across Treasury today and asks court to block them.
October 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
NEWS: in a new court filing, AFGE official says he has reason to believe there were 1,300 RIF notices across Treasury today and asks court to block them.