Senate to have two Black women for first time following Alsobrooks win

Maryland Sen.-elect Angela Alsobrooks will make history in January as one of just five Black women to ever serve in the U.S.

Congress sends more help, but security concerns persist after Trump assassination attempts

Congress passed two bills intended to improve protections around presidential candidates as security concerns heighten following two assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump.

Nail-driving ceremony marks start of construction on Capitol inauguration platform

The nail-driving ceremony marked the beginning of construction for the new inauguration platform at the United States Capitol.

Democratic Convention Notebook: Earl the Muskrat, river cruise, walk up songs

Day three of the Democratic National Convention for the Maryland Delegation featured Nancy Pelosi, Earl the Muskrat, walk-up songs and a Chicago River cruise.

Democratic Convention Notebook: Maryland roll call, Baltimore’s Simba and Swiftie bracelets

The Democratic National Convention proceedings included a ceremonial roll call of the states, a political tradition in both parties. When it was Maryland’s turn, Gov. Wes Moore took the mic enthusiastically shouting, “We are M-A-R-Y-L-A-N-D!!!!!!.”

Democratic Convention Notebook: Crab mallets, snowplows, and union scabs

The first Maryland delegation breakfast at the Democratic National Convention kicked off with some gifts for the delegation: Fisher’s popcorn, Guinness coffee mugs and crab mallets.

GOP Convention Notebook: Celebs, angels, books & bars

MILWAUKEE — A star-studded lineup has graced the shores of Lake Michigan here at the Republican National Convention this week. On a number of our convoluted routes required to decipher the blockaded streets around the convention, CNS staff has run…

GOP Convention Notebook: A cheese head, ceramic headwear, presidential shoes & more

MILWAUKEE — Attendees of the Republican National Convention are becoming more creative by the day, finding new ways to pay homage to their nominee. The Illinois delegation breakfast today offered a bust of the former president carved out of a…