Amelia Twyman

Amelia Twyman

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Amelia Twyman is a summer 2026 intern at States Newsroom’s Washington, D.C. bureau. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, the student reporter now studies journalism and creative writing at the University of Maryland, College Park. She works as an assistant news editor at the university’s independent student newspaper, The Diamondback, where has also covered topics including justice, equity and identity, the University Senate, higher education and city and campus development. Amelia is set to graduate from UMD in 2028. 

Voters fill out their ballots at a Sioux Falls polling place during the South Dakota primary election on June 2, 2026. (Photo by Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight)
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Trump administration rules out mass ICE enforcement at the polls in midterms

Jul 30, 2026
Amelia Twyman
WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is not planning an aggressive campaign at voting sites during the upcoming midterm elections, the Department of Homeland Security said Thursday in response to a States Newsroom inquiry about a letter from U.S...
All the colors of the American Southwest show in this sunset mesa shot at the ancient archeological site, Chaco Canyon. (Photo by Eric Lowenbach/Getty Images)
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Diné community leaders protest Trump proposal to remove Chaco Canyon mining ban

Jul 29, 2026
Amelia Twyman
WASHINGTON — A group of Diné allotment shareholders and community leaders called Wednesday for the Bureau of Land Management to continue enforcing oil and gas restrictions near New Mexico’s Chaco Culture National Historical Park. The delegation, gathered in front of...
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Bipartisan US Senate proposal on AI ethics panel good step but incomplete, experts say

Jul 28, 2026
Amelia Twyman
WASHINGTON — A proposed federal commission on artificial intelligence ethics could help address moral questions associated with the rapidly developing technology, but there are still some areas in which they believe the proposal falls short, experts say. Sens. Ted Cruz...
Trump speaks in front of blue background that says "Ratepayer Protection Pledge"
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GOP govs join Trump pledge designed to shield ratepayers from data center costs

Jul 23, 2026
Amelia Twyman
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the addition of Republican governors, legislators, utility services and tech companies into his voluntary pledge aimed at keeping data center construction and operation costs off the shoulders of American consumers. The Ratepayer...
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., left, and Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., are among the record number of women running for governor this year. In this photo, they speak during a Senate subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill on Sept. 30, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Semansky-Pool/Getty Images)
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Number of women seeking a governor’s seat hits an all-time high

Jul 21, 2026
Amelia Twyman
WASHINGTON — New data reveals the number of women running in the 2026 elections is slightly up from 2024, but experts say there is still progress to be made with women’s representation in public office overall. The number of women...
Democrats in Congress are raising questions about a draft rule proposed by the Trump administration that would change the way grants, such as those by the National Institutes of Health, are administered. Shown is an NIH Pediatric Oncology Branch researcher's lab jacket, embroidered with the NIH logo. (Photo courtesy NIH)
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Trump proposal will turn federal grants into a system of political favors, Democrats warn

Jul 21, 2026
Amelia Twyman
WASHINGTON — Democrats in Congress are pushing back against a proposed Trump administration rule introduced by the Office of Management and Budget that would substantially change the way federal grants are reviewed and distributed. Over the past few weeks, several...
U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks at the American Federation of Teachers national convention in Washington, D.C., on July 16, 2026. (Photo by Amelia Twyman/States Newsroom)
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House Dem Leader Jeffries hammers Trump, asks for teachers union help in midterms

Jul 16, 2026
Amelia Twyman
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries rallied a key group for his party Thursday, telling the American Federation of Teachers’ national convention that, if successful in November’s midterm elections, a Democratic majority in the House would pursue several...
The U.S. Capitol on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, just hours before a federal government shutdown. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom)
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US House passes bipartisan bill to make daylight saving time permanent

Jul 14, 2026
Amelia Twyman
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House voted Tuesday to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide in a bipartisan move that pushes the country one step closer to ending the long-contested ritual of semiannual clock changes. The House passed the measure, called...
President Donald Trump speaks as (L-R) 2026 Indianapolis 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist, reigning IndyCar series champion Alex Palou and Freedom 250 Grand Prix Chairman Bud Denker look on at a Freedom 250 Grand Prix showcase on West Executive Avenue between the West Wing of the White House and the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on July 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. The IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix car race, August 22 and 23 on the National Mall, is part of America's 250th anniversary celebrations. (Photo
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Trump hosts top IndyCar racers to promote D.C. streetrace

Jul 13, 2026
Amelia Twyman
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump enlisted star IndyCar racers, a simulated pit stop and a pair of high-powered sports cars Monday as he sought to rev up excitement for a race around the nation’s capital next month. Racers Álex Palou...
A panel discussed kids' online safety and artificial intelligence during a conference of Gen Z and millenial lawmakers Friday July 10, 2026. Pictured, from left, are moderator Diana Haber-Daws, South Carolina State Rep. Brandon Guffey, Ohio state Rep. Christine Cockley and Project Liberty President Tomicah Tilleman. (Photo by Amelia Twyman/States Newsroom)
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Young lawmakers talk online child safety and AI policy at annual bipartisan summit

Jul 10, 2026
Amelia Twyman
WASHINGTON — Young Democratic and Republican state lawmakers from across the country found common ground Friday on the need to regulate artificial intelligence and kids’ online safety. Legislators at an annual conference hosted by Future Caucus, an organization that aims...
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Smithsonian rejects Trump ‘anti-American’ charge, noting nonpartisan history

Jul 09, 2026
Amelia Twyman
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s latest attack on the Smithsonian Institution represents an attempt to replace a shared American history with his own ideology, academics said as the Smithsonian defended its longstanding position as a nonpartisan actor. A July 4...
A lone star tick, which is a very aggressive tick that bites humans. A circular rash sometimes follows the bite. (Photo courtesy Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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Tick bites are surging in the US this year. Here’s what to know.

Jul 02, 2026
Amelia Twyman
WASHINGTON — The prime time for ticks is here in the United States, and after an especially active start to the season, experts are urging the public to stay alert and take preventive measures. Monthly emergency department visits for tick...