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Baltimore County legislators weigh expansion of IG oversight to school district
As Baltimore County's state legislators mull whether to expand the county inspector general's oversight to...
Trump administration ordered to restore George Washington slavery exhibit it removed in Philadelphia
The order came on Presidents Day, the federal holiday honoring Washington’s legacy.
Trump, Moore feud expands to Potomac River sewage spill
Federal authorities will respond to the 300-plus-gallon sewage spill in the Potomac River, President Donald...
Embattled DHS secretary López to resign amid spotlight on foster care problems
Maryland Department of Human Services was rocked by the death of a 16-year-old foster girl...
READER POLL: Do you support Maryland’s new law banning formal cooperation agreements between local law enforcement, ICE?
Vote in our reader poll on Maryland’s new law banning formal cooperation between local law...
NAACP asks judge to protect against ‘misuse’ of voter data seized by FBI in Georgia’s Fulton County
The motion asks the judge to “order reasonable limits on the government’s use of the...
Monks’ peace walk leaves political Annapolis captivated by calm
Members of the crowd, which seemed to number in the thousands at its peak, brought...
Rubio plugs Orbán’s bid for another term after April elections during a visit to Budapest
Rubio praised Orbán’s close personal relationship with Donald Trump.
Moore’s ‘working with judges’ comment fuels redistricting scrutiny after $147M court contract
As Gov. Wes Moore pushes lawmakers to redraw Maryland’s congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections,...
As redistricting clock ticks, state House speaker floats candidate filing deadline delay
Pushing back the candidate filing date could mean voters have less time to learn about...
Gov. Wes Moore shuts down 2028 White House speculation
When asked about his run for reelection as governor, Gov. Wes Moore said he had...
Gov. Moore recognized for legislation at DC nursing conference
Gov. Wes Moore received the American Nurses Foundation’s inaugural Health Equity Legacy Award for advancing...
Trump’s border czar says ‘small’ security force will remain in Minnesota after enforcement drawdown
By BEN FINLEY WASHINGTON (AP) — White House border czar Tom Homan said Sunday that...
Trump says Board of Peace will unveil $5 billion in Gaza reconstruction pledges at inaugural meeting
By AAMER MADHANI WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday that...
US military boards another oil tanker in Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean
By BEN FINLEY WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. military forces boarded another sanctioned tanker in the...
As some people push to make profound autism its own diagnosis, this family is raising twins with it
By LAURA UNGAR AYER, Mass. (AP) — Connor Murphy walked in circles around his dad,...
Europeans push back at US over claim they face ‘civilizational erasure’
By EMMA BURROWS and GEIR MOULSON MUNICH (AP) — A top European Union official on...
Cecil Sheriff’s employees who fantasized about sex assault of ex-official still on duty
While members of the public and the former county executive have asked the office to...
Sheriffs vow to keep working with ICE even after Moore signs bill banning 287(g)
"No politician or legislative body is going to tell me that I can't communicate with...
‘Disheartened’ by persistent inequities in Black maternal health outcomes
Health officials agree there are unacceptable disparities for Black maternal health, but lawmakers want to...
Gov. Moore’s jabs at Trump could signal potential 2028 run, analysts say
After Gov. Moore's State of State address, political analysts said his sharpened rhetoric could mean...
‘I can’t survive’: Downtown Baltimore entrepreneurs struggle to fill vacant spaces
Downtown Baltimore entrepreneurs face many challenges, including having to spend hefty amounts of money on...
Maryland politicians reap thousands of dollars amid debate over alcohol in grocery stores
Small liquor stores have been trying to grow their political influence in recent months because...
Legislation may change how Baltimore County school board members are chosen
A battle over control of the Baltimore County School Board is flaring in Annapolis, where...
Rubio’s speech to European allies takes a softer tone but sticks to Trump’s firm stance
By MATTHEW LEE, EMMA BURROWS and GEIR MOULSON MUNICH (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State...
TSA agents are working without pay at US airports due to another shutdown
By RIO YAMAT A shutdown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that took effect...
Immigration officials plan to spend $38.3 billion to boost detention capacity to 92,000 beds
ICE plans 16 regional processing centers with a population of 1,000 to 1,500 detainees.
Some US schools cancel class pictures after online claims surrounding Epstein
Photography giant Lifetouch called the claims “completely false.”
Memo says White House was ‘excellently preserved’ during East Wing demolition for Trump’s ballroom
The memo says the new ballroom includes a larger visitor screening center.
Trump’s Harvard move reflects one of his go-to tactics: Lawsuits
Trump files lawsuits against individuals, institutions, even the people who elected him.
Judge gives US 2 weeks to retrieve student deported to Honduras while traveling for Thanksgiving
The judge ordered the return of Any Lucia Lopez Belloza by the end of February.
A judge says she’ll rule that the US still cannot force states to provide data on SNAP recipients
SNAP helps about 42 million Americans, roughly 1 in 8, buy groceries.
Gifts and soup from ‘Uncle Jeffrey’: The Epstein ties that ended Kathy Ruemmler’s run at Goldman
The fallout raised questions inside Goldman about her judgment and conflicts.
‘Deeply disturbing’: Baltimore ICE conditions raise questions for DHS
Maryland Democrats wrote to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons, decrying...
Trump administration urges nations to call for the withdrawal of a UN climate proposal
It is the latest move by the Trump administration to distance the U.S. from climate...
ICE office in Hunt Valley? County executive to call emergency council session.
The Baltimore County executive is calling for an emergency council session after learning that Hunt...
Poll: 70% of Maryland Democratic primary voters back redistricting amid Senate opposition
A new poll finds 70% of likely Maryland Democratic primary voters support mid-decade redistricting, even...
US lawmakers limp to global security summit trailed by political crises at home
House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled an official delegation of roughly two dozen House members who...
Morgan State paid $20.7M to security company without contract, audit says
A legislative audit of Morgan State University found lapses in procurement, payroll and security processes,...
A US shipment of medicine to Venezuela signals a new era of cooperation
The shipment contained 6 metric tons of supply.
Virginia redistricting election will go forward while court considers appeal
The Virginia plan is part of a redistricting battle between some Republican and Democratic states.
State Department orders nonprofit libraries to stop processing passport applications
Members of Congress from several states pushed back in a letter to Marco Rubio.
Arundel High students walk out in protest of ICE | PHOTOS
Hundreds of students walked out of classes at Arundel High School to protest ICE activity...
As electricity costs rise, everyone wants data centers to pick up their tab. But how?
Data centers keep spreading fast, and some use as much electricity as a small city.
At Fort Bragg, Trump says Maduro raid showed ‘full military might’ of US and means ‘we are feared’
Trump used the Fort Bragg appearance to praise U.S. Special Forces for last month's raid.
Justice Department sues Harvard for data as it investigates how race factors into admissions
It's the latest salvo in Trump’s standoff with Harvard.
Public health workers are quitting over assignments to Guantánamo
“Public health officers are being asked to facilitate a man-made humanitarian crisis.”
Trump boasts of over $1.5B in political funds. How he chooses to spend it could rock the midterms
In the past, Trump has spent little to support political causes beyond his own.
Teachers describe immigration enforcement’s impact on classrooms in challenge of Trump policy
Educators around the country described rumors of immigration raids that scared away students.
In a noisy political era, Maryland’s new House speaker aims to turn down the volume
As partisan divisions harden nationally, House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk is leaning toward relationship-building.
Gun violence down in Anne Arundel; school shooting draws focus to firearm safety efforts
A shooting at a Glen Burnie school sparked firearm safety debates. Anne Arundel, however, has...
Former Ravens RB Jamal Lewis on presidential pardon, Hall of Fame chances
Former Ravens running back Jamal Lewis speaks about his presidential pardon from the Trump administration.
FOX45: Baltimore spent $500K on Artscape talent without approvals, IG says
Baltimore’s Office of the Inspector General found the city exceeded the approved budget for Artscape...
Trump’s push for Greenland reveals a political weak spot, new poll finds
A new poll finds Republicans aren’t thrilled about Trump's push to take over Greenland.
Audit of Downtown Partnership of Baltimore raises ‘potential fraud’ concerns
In a recent audit of the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, an auditor said that lax...
Puerto Rico governor signs law to recognize fetus as human being as critics warn of consequences
The amendment was approved Thursday without public hearings and amid concerns from opponents.
House renames press gallery after Frederick Douglass in bipartisan recognition of Black history
The event was attended by prominent Black conservative activists, faith leaders and White House officials.
President Trump fires back — and turns Wes Moore’s claims into a national accountability test: AI analysis
AI: The escalation also raises the stakes for Moore in ways the speech itself did...
Wes Moore claims wins, but also owns the failures he didn’t mention: AI analysis
Moore acknowledged that he “hasn’t gotten it all right,” a line that disarms criticism rhetorically....
Scientific studies calculate climate change as health danger, while Trump calls it a ‘scam’
Again and again, research has found increasing disease and deaths in a warming world.
Raskin tours Baltimore ICE facility amid overcrowding concerns
Rep. Jamie Raskin toured Baltimore’s ICE holding facility following online scrutiny of overcrowded conditions, calling...
Judge says US must help bring back a handful of Venezuelans deported to notorious prison
The case has been a legal flashpoint in the administration’s sweeping immigration crackdown.
Analilia Mejia, progressive ally of Bernie Sanders, wins special New Jersey House primary
Mejia overcame former Rep. Tom Malinowski and about a dozen other candidates.
Trump immigration officials shown video of Minneapolis protester’s death in tense Senate hearing
Sen. Rand Paul urged ICE and Border Patrol to admit mistakes.
Judge dismisses California deportation case for Mexican father of 3 U.S. Marines
The Department of Homeland Security said Thursday that it would appeal the judge's decision.
NY officials raise rainbow flag at Stonewall in rebuke of Trump administration
The National Park Service-run site is across the street from the Stonewall Inn.
Edward L. Reisinger, longtime Baltimore City Council leader, dies
Edward L. Reisinger, a longtime Baltimore City Council member and former vice president known for...
Top Trump antitrust official leaves post following disputes over big mergers
Gail Slater is leaving after just a year in the role.
EPA ends credits for automatic start-stop vehicle ignition, a feature Zeldin says ‘everyone hates’
The technology automatically shuts down a vehicle’s engine when a driver comes to a complete...
A year after ‘Valentine’s Day massacre,’ Maryland lawmakers seek impact of mass layoffs
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks and Rep. April McClain Delaney want the government to study how mass...
Trump nominates a hospitality executive to lead the National Park Service
The nomination of Scott Socha follows widespread firings within the Park Service.
Tensions around Harford County funding grow ahead of public hearing next week
Resident input on the FY27 budget is sought as tensions build around county funding.
Judge reads death threats during hearing on Trump decision to end legal protections for Haitians
Roughly 350,000 Haitians are legally living and working in the U.S. under the country’s TPS...
Homeland Security shutdown seems certain as funding talks between White House and Democrats stall
Lawmakers in the House and Senate were set to leave Washington for a 10-day break.
Theravada Buddhist Monks visit Annapolis | PHOTOS
Nearly two dozen Theravada Buddhist Monks visited Annapolis Thursday. The monks have been walking for...
Trump’s EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate change
Environmental groups are certain to challenge the action in court.
Girl Scouts moving cookie sales online in Minnesota in response to ICE actions
Some Girl Scouts may continue to sell cookies door-to-door or at cookie booths, though the...
RFK Jr. pledged more transparency. Here’s what the public doesn’t know anymore
Health information has been delayed, deleted and in some cases stopped all together.
Judge blocks Pentagon from punishing Sen. Mark Kelly for call to resist unlawful orders
The judge ruled Pentagon officials have violated Kelly’s First Amendment free speech rights.
Democratic-led states sue to stop Trump from withholding $600M in health grants
Several of the largest cuts are to HIV programs.
Maryland General Assembly passes ban on ICE agreements with local law enforcement
The Maryland General Assembly sent legislation prohibiting local formal agreements with ICE Thursday to Gov....
RFK Jr. promised to restore trust in US health agencies. One year later, it’s eroding
Survey results show Americans' confidence keeps sliding, not rising.
Europe warily awaits Rubio at Munich Security Conference as Trump roils transatlantic ties
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading a U.S. delegation to the Munich Security Conference.
Grieving families press Congress on aviation safety reforms after midair collision near DC
It’s unclear if Congress will act on expert recommendations.
Speaker Johnson says he disapproves of Justice Department logging lawmaker searches of Epstein files
Rep. Jamie Raskin asked the DOJ's inspector general to investigate.
US allies at NATO focus on Europe as the Trump administration steps back
European allies are putting on a brave face as the U.S. steps back from leadership...
Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the BBC is set to go to trial in 2027, US judge says
Trump filed a lawsuit in December over editing of a speech he gave.
In blunt warning, the US says Peru could lose its sovereignty to China
The Chinese government on Thursday strongly rejected the U.S. comments.
What independents think of Trump’s recent immigration actions, according to a new poll
The new polling comes as the nation watches the human impact of Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Baltimore County residents urge leaders to spare schools from cuts, larger class sizes
Funding for Baltimore County Public Schools is a top priority for county residents, as well...
Gov. Moore won’t answer questions about wrongdoing in his administration
Gov. Wes Moore has promised transparency. But amid allegations of wrongdoing inside state government, the...
Bethesda squatter standoff results in another arrest, eviction — and a political reckoning
A bitter, nine-month standoff over a $2.3 million Bethesda mansion reached a breaking point this...
Member of Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission ousted in dispute over antisemitism
The ousted member, Carrie Prejean Boller, had defended commentator Candace Owens.
A privacy breach at the IRS: Taxpayer data wrongly shared with DHS, court filing says
The revelation stems from a data-sharing agreement signed last April.
Moore vs. Maryland Senate escalates after State of State address
“It was kind of a shame on you, but ‘Thank you, let’s work together’ moment,”...
Melania Trump says she doesn’t eat ‘much sweets’ as she celebrates Valentine’s Day with children
It was her first visit of the second Trump administration to The Children’s Inn.
House votes to slap back Trump’s tariffs on Canada in rare bipartisan rebuke of White House agenda
The vote the first time the House has confronted the president over a signature policy.
Democratic senators decry indictment attempt, warning it ‘could break this institution’
Sen. Chris Murphy called it a 'test for the Senate' that 'could break this institution...
A Yale professor recommended a ‘good-looking blonde’ student for a job with Epstein. He’s not sorry
Professor David Gelernter has defended the email in messages to students and Yale officials.
Reactions to Moore’s state address highlight lingering division in Annapolis
Gov. Moore’s State of the State address drew praise from Democrats, sharp criticism from Republicans...