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Federal workers move to pick up the pieces after Democrats fold on shutdown
Many Democratic lawmakers, too, were ambivalent about a bipartisan, Senate-passed measure to fund the government...
Baltimore veterans ‘say no’ to Trump’s long-promised deployment plans
Army veteran Bobby LaPin condemned Trump's actions: "Every time the National Guard has been called...
Lawsuit challenges TSA’s ban on transgender officers conducting pat-downs
The TSA enacted after a Trump executive order declaring two unchangeable sexes.
Trump pardons the husband of Republican supporter Rep. Diana Harshbarger of Tennessee
A White House official said Harshbarger was a victim of “excessive prosecution."
White House’s 50-year mortgage proposal has one notable benefit but a number of drawbacks
FHA's Bill Pulte called it a "game changer" for homebuyers.
Judge adopts Utah congressional map creating a Democratic-leaning district for 2026
A Utah judge rejected a new congressional map drawn by Republican lawmakers.
Speaker Johnson faces an unruly House as lawmakers return for shutdown vote
As lawmakers return after nearly two months away they will test Johnson's leadership.
UK government is caught up in a feud between Trump and the BBC
Critics want changes to the BBC, while supporters want to protect it from political interference.
Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments
The justices chose what is effectively the path of least resistance.
Shutdown leaves a mark on an already-struggling economy, from lost paychecks to canceled flights
The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history is leaving a mark on an already-struggling...
Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as trade tensions rise with Trump
Top diplomats are converging as tensions rise between the U.S. and traditional allies like Canada...
Nonprofit says teachers knew payments would be delayed; lawyer calls that illegal
A nonprofit that provides arts educators to Baltimore City Public Schools, is facing growing scrutiny...
Secretary of Maryland Veterans Department talks mental health, diversity | Q&A
Ed Rothstein, secretary of the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families, speaks about mental...
Senate passes bill to reopen government. Maryland senators oppose.
The funding package passed 60 to 40, with seven Democrats and one Independent in favor....
Trump pardons man who took brief detour as he ran up and down Wyoming’s Grand Teton in record time
The pardon for Michelino Sunseri appeared apolitical.
Baltimore City Council pushes bill that could boost pay for security guards
Baltimore City Councilman Jermaine Jones introduced a bill Monday that would require certain employers to...
Government shutdown will have lasting effects on National Guard, advocates say
Military services are grappling with an inability to fully discharge active duty service members.
Trump asks Supreme Court to throw out E. Jean Carroll’s $5 million verdict
A three-judge appellate panel upheld the verdict in December 2024.
‘I’m a No!’: Maryland Democrats balk at shutdown deal missing health subsidies
Frustrated Maryland congressional Democrats said Monday they won’t vote for a U.S. Senate plan to...
Bangor, Maine, swears in new City Council member who went to prison for manslaughter
Angela Walker spoke openly during her campaign about how she is a changed person.
Deployment of West Virginia National Guard members in nation’s capital can continue: judge
Gov. Patrick Morrisey authorized the deployment to support Trump’s crime-fighting efforts.
Trump names his former lawyer Coale to serve as Belarus envoy
Coale is currently serving as a deputy special envoy to Ukraine.
Alan Grasley withdraws from Carroll commissioner race, making way for Krebs
Grasley, a Republican, had filed to run in July, but withdrew in late October, saying...
A look at prominent people pardoned by Trump after they tried to overturn his 2020 election loss
They're part of the effort to rewrite the history of Trump's election defeat.
How Trump’s support for a white minority group in South Africa led to a US boycott of the G20 summit
The South African government say Trump’s claims of persecution are baseless.
Trump threatens to sue BBC over edited speech that sparked resignations by news bosses
The BBC’s top executive and its head of news both quit Sunday.
Photos of Americans turning to food pantries as shutdown drags on
Financial struggles are compounded by SNAP facing delays.
Hoyer, Raskin push Ferguson to join redistricting fight; Md. GOP prepares legal challenge
Reps. Steny Hoyer and Jamie Raskin are sending a letter Monday to the state’s General...
Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House
The legislation would still need to clear the House before the government could reopen.
These 8 Democrats voted with Republicans on the government shutdown deal. Here’s how they explain it
Their decision was labeled a “betrayal” and “pathetic” by prominent voices in the Democratic Party.
Supreme Court will decide whether states can count late-arriving mail ballots, a Trump target
Mississippi is one of 16 states and the District of Columbia that accept mailed ballots...
3 members of influential Howard land-use board resign, citing political pressure, mistreatment
Three members of the Howard County board that decides high-profile land-use and zoning cases have...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Trump’s $2,000 ‘dividend’ may come via tax cuts
Bessent said he hadn’t spoken to the president about this idea but “the $2,000 dividend...
What’s in the legislation to end the federal government shutdown
What’s in and out of the bipartisan deal has drawn criticism and leaves few senators...
Trump hosts Syria’s al-Sharaa for a first-of-its-kind meeting at the White House
It's the first White House visit by a Syrian head of state since Syria gained...
Netanyahu and Kushner meet as Gaza ceasefire’s first phase winds down
The first stage of the ceasefire agreement took effect on Oct. 10.
Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani and others who backed efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss
Presidential pardons apply only to federal crimes.
Trump administration renews Supreme Court appeal to keep full SNAP payments frozen
Lower courts have ordered the government to keep all the money flowing.
Maryland artists push back against ‘culture of censorship’
Whether it's Amy Sherald moving her controversial exhibit to Baltimore or the removal of Confederate...
Senate poised to take first steps to end federal government shutdown
The Senate is voting on first steps to end the shutdown Sunday after a group of...
Trump administration tells states to ‘undo’ SNAP benefits. Maryland will forge ahead.
The Trump administration told states this weekend to reverse any actions to provide food aid...
READER POLL: Will flight delays during government shutdown affect your vote in next election?
Travel chaos is mounting as the federal government shutdown forces the Federal Aviation Administration to...
Donald Trump booed as the 1st sitting US president at a regular-season NFL game since Carter in 1978
By HOWARD FENDRICH LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Extra security measures were in place hours before...
US airlines’ daily cancellations exceed 2,700 as shutdown impact extends
WASHINGTON (AP) — Air traffic in the U.S. could “slow to a trickle” if the...
The U.S. was a leader in cultural heritage investigations. Now those agents are working immigration enforcement.
Homeland Security Investigations, the department's investigative arm, once had as many as eight agents in...
Will Maryland National Guard riot control force stifle protests, elections?
"These on-call elements have existed for approximately 20 years in every state and territory as...
Pelosi throws punchlines, Trump calls ‘sissy football,’ and ‘No Kings’ becomes big business
Trump attended one game of the 2019 World Series (Washington vs. Houston) and another in...
Al-Sharaa to become the first Syrian president to visit the White House after an unlikely rise
By ABBY SEWELL BEIRUT (AP) — Two decades ago, Ahmad al-Sharaa was held in a...
Littmann’s plans for the first 100 days as Annapolis’ presumptive mayor
Jared Littmann laid out a plan for his first 100 days as mayor of Annapolis....
Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown
The Senate voted 60-40 to move toward passing compromise legislation to fund the government and...
Maryland leaders divided on meaning of Mamdani’s mayoral win in NYC
Maryland leaders are split over Tuesday night's Democratic sweep highlighting voter frustrations and hunger for...
Nonprofit tied to Baltimore schools faces scrutiny over pay, lawsuits and finances
A Maryland nonprofit that helps school districts — including Baltimore City Public Schools — hire...
US airlines cancel more than 2,500 weekend flights largely due to government shutdown
By JOHN SEEWER U.S. airlines again canceled more than 1,000 flights on Saturday, the second...
Weekend session gets off to slow start in Senate as lawmakers look for a way out of shutdown
By MARY CLARE JALONICK, KEVIN FREKING and STEPHEN GROVES WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators are working...
Progressives warn Democrats against alienating the left and blast Schumer’s Senate leadership
“There’s just a lot of fear around progressive policies that’s misunderstood."
Letitia James calls mortgage fraud case against her vindictive and asks judge to dismiss it
The filing is similar to one from another of Trump’s perceived adversaries, James Comey.
Florida is suing Planned Parenthood over the safety of abortion drugs. Here’s what to know
Abortion opponents have increasingly targeted the pills in the wake of Roe v. Wade's overturning.
South Korean solar firm cuts pay and hours for Georgia workers as US officials detain imports
Qcells says U.S. customs officials have been detaining imported components for solar panels.
Alleged Iranian plot to kill Israel’s ambassador to Mexico was thwarted, US and Israel say
The plot to kill Ambassador Einat Kranz Neiger was allegedly hatched last year.
FACT FOCUS: Trump says Thanksgiving dinner will cost 25% less this year. His numbers are misleading
Walmart’s 2025 meal basket offers fewer items and different products to make it more affordable.
Salisbury City Council President D’Shawn Doughty resigns
Salisbury City Council President D’Shawn Doughty announced his resignation Friday, saying a new opportunity will...
Takeaways from the 2025 general election, in charts
This year’s electorate moved decisively towards the Democratic Party.
Hegseth says he wants the Pentagon to prioritize speed over cost when buying weapons
The way the U.S. military buys weapons has faced criticism for decades.
ICE to open national call center to find unaccompanied migrant children
The Nashville center would be capable of handling 6,000 to 7,000 daily calls.
Trump accuses foreign-owned meat packers of inflating US beef prices and calls for investigation
Trump’s accusations renew a bipartisan presidential fight against rising food prices.
The government shutdown prompts the cancellation of some Veterans Day events
Despite the upheaval, some communities are still trying to find ways to honor veterans even...
US skips human rights review by UN body as countries appeal for its return next year
Council members expressed regret that the United States didn’t take part.
Trump pardons former Mets great Darryl Strawberry on past tax evasion and drug charges
Strawberry, an eight-time All-Star, struggled with legal and personal issues after his baseball career.
The most vulnerable senators of 2026, a year out from Election Day
Democrats’ hopes of securing control of the Senate next year begin with Georgia.
The most vulnerable House members, a year out from 2026 elections
Mid-decade redistricting will have a major impact on the House battlefield.
Delays, cancellations begin at BWI and region’s airports after FAA cuts flights
The country’s air traffic controllers have been working without pay since Oct. 3.
Trump gave the Labor Department more control over career-technical education. Will students benefit?
Career and technical education is a lot more than learning to weld or draw blood.
Gov. Wes Moore announces more aid for federal workers as shutdown drags on
Gov. Wes Moore announced Friday his plan to expand for support federal workers in Maryland,...
Cornell University to pay $60M in deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding
The university agreed to pay $30 million directly to the U.S. government.
Deep in Trump country, coal miners with black lung say government is suffocating the ‘working man’
A rule to cut exposure to toxic silica dust is now in jeopardy.
Senators demand answers about Social Security chief’s former role and question ‘his ability to serve’
The leading Democrats on two U.S. Senate committees are asking Social Security chief Frank Bisignano’s...
FOX45: Mark Conway says he will stop accepting BGE campaign donations
Baltimore City Councilman Mark Conway said he will no longer accept campaign donations from BGE...
Trump has accused boat crews of being narco-terrorists. The truth, AP found, is more nuanced
Venezuela’s ambassador to the U.N. called the attacks “extrajudicial executions.”
Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments
The food program serves about 1 in 8 Americans, mostly with lower incomes.
Trump administration moves to loosen restrictions it once supported on a harmful pollutant
The Trump administration is loosening a federal rule to reduce powerful greenhouse gases that contribute...
Republicans swat down Democratic offer to end shutdown as impasse continues into 38th day
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer made the offer to reopen the government on Friday.
Trump is ramping up a new effort to convince a skeptical public he can fix affordability worries
The White House is adjusting its messaging strategy after voters said the economy was their...
US travelers scramble to adjust as airlines cut 1,000 flights because of shutdown
The FAA says its goal is to reduce flights by up to 10% to ease...
Maryland to battle Trump in court for FBI headquarters
In a last gasp effort to keep the future FBI headquarters in Maryland, the state...
Is history repeating itself in Maryland Dems approach to redistricting?
Maryland General Assembly Democrats’ objective was clear following the 2020 census: to redraw U.S. House...
Wicomico County to end at-large voting after ACLU lawsuit
After a 2023 ACLU lawsuit alleging racial bias, Wicomico County plans seven single-member council districts,...
Anthony Barksdale, Baltimore deputy mayor and former city police official, dies at 53
Anthony E. Barksdale, deputy mayor of public safety and former acting commissioner of the Baltimore...
Judge orders release of US Border Patrol head Gregory Bovino deposition videos: Watch them here
The recordings were filed under seal as part of a lawsuit led by the Chicago...
The Congressional Budget Office was hacked. It says it has implemented new security measures
The incident is under investigation, but work for Congress continues.
Frustrations mount with Baltimore County’s ICE agreement: ‘Why sign anything at all?’
The agreement, signed by county and federal officials in late October, requires the county to...
Baltimore Opioid Restitution Fund plans to give $11 million to 3 delinquent nonprofits, data shows
Baltimore paid out a combined $11 million in opioid settlement funds to three nonprofits that...
Trump administration speeds up new rules that would make it easier to charge some protesters
Changes come as protests have surged against President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda.
Senate Republicans vote down legislation to limit Trump’s ability to attack Venezuela
Lawmakers have demanded more information on the military strikes against alleged drug-smuggling vessels.
Supreme Court lets Trump block transgender and nonbinary people from choosing passport sex markers
It halts a lower-court order requiring the government to keep letting people choose.
Maryland National Guard creating crowd, riot control reaction force
The state's National Guard has prioritized creating a quick reaction force which can respond to...
Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November
The ruling gives the administration until Friday to make the payments.
Annapolis election returns: Littmann, all Democratic council candidates lead
Democratic mayoral candidate Jared Littmann increased his significant lead in the Annapolis mayoral race, and the...
DC National Guard deployment in the nation’s capital ordered by Trump is extended to Feb. 28
Hundreds of guard members remain in the city.
Holiday travel hit: BWI Marshall among airports facing flight cuts
BWI Marshall Airport is among 40 major U.S. hubs that will see flight capacity reduced...