For Edwards, Health Care Issues Are Personal

As Donna Edwards campaigns for Senate, she uses the personal struggles of her past to talk about political issues such as Health Care

O’Malley Courts House Democrats as Poll Gives Him 7 Percent Support in Maryland

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley met with the House Democratic Caucus Tuesday morning in an effort to earn more support for his presidential run as he continues to struggle in the polls.

O’Malley Unveils Healthcare Plan, Aims for 95 Percent Coverage

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley unveiled his healthcare plan Tuesday, aiming to improve on the Affordable Care Act and expand health coverage.

Cardin Stands Behind Obama’s ISIS Strategy, Refugee Policy

Following a visit from the French ambassador to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Thursday afternoon, the panel’s top Democrat, Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin, reaffirmed his support for President Obama’s foreign policy in the wake of the Paris terror attacks.

Maryland Veteran Awarded the Medal of Honor

A University of Maryland alumnus and Bethesda native was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Obama Thursday for his heroic actions while serving in Afghanistan in 2012.

How Well Do Presidential Polls Predict Winners? Compare 2016 and 2008

With one year until the general election, Hillary Clinton holds a wide lead in the Democratic primary, just as she did in 2008. Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley still sits at 3 percent and hopes he can make a name for himself in time for the Iowa caucus.

Van Hollen Praises Federal Budget Agreement as “Good Step Forward”

Congressional leaders and the White House have reached a tentative budget deal to set the federal government’s spending framework for the next two years, a move which Rep. Chris Van Hollen, the top Democrat on the House Budget Committee, called “a good step forward.”

Matthews Tops Maryland’s 8th District Race in Fundraising

Former Marriott executive and TV anchor Kathleen Matthews has pulled ahead in fundraising for the eighth district congressional seat, outpacing State Sen. Jamie Raskin and State Del. Kumar Barve in the third quarter of 2015.

Turkey’s War on Journalism

Hatice Duman is the longest serving of Turkey’s many imprisoned journalists.

Race to Fill Van Hollen’s Seat Heating Up

A seventh candidate entered the crowded race for Maryland’s 8th congressional district Monday, as the contest to replace Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Kensington, in the Montgomery County-based House seat continues to heat up.