Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump’s ‘absolute immunity’ claim

The Supreme Court Thursday seemed skeptical of former President Donald Trump’s claims of absolute presidential immunity from prosecution.

Justices consider case involving visa denied to husband of U.S. citizen

Supreme Court justices seemed conflicted during oral arguments over whether a U.S. citizen can challenge the denial of a visa for a noncitizen spouse because the government expected that spouse to engage in unlawful activity.

Maryland congressional delegation confident of bipartisan backing for Key Bridge funds

The Maryland congressional delegation predicted bipartisan support for federal funding to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Outside the Supreme Court, protesters decry potential new restrictions on abortion

Protestors called on the court to protect mifepristone, a commonly-used abortion drug, which is at the center of a legal battle between the federal Food and Federal Drug Administration and anti-abortion activists.

Fire officials push Congress to help attack growing wildfire threat

Wildfires are a growing threat to every state and fire officials are asking the federal government to step in to help.

US components still found in Russian weapons against Ukraine, experts tell Congress

American-made semiconductors and other parts have been found in Russian weapons used against Ukraine, even with strict Biden administration sanctions.

Maryland’s House Democrats press Republicans to pass Ukraine aid

Maryland’s House Democrats are criticizing Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, for refusing to hear the Senate-approved foreign aid package that includes Ukraine and Israel.

Cardin and Van Hollen back new foreign aid bill after bipartisan immigration deal dies

Maryland Democratic Sens. Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen have criticized Republican colleagues for blocking the bipartisan package that included border security and military aid to Ukraine.

Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Colorado’s effort to ban Trump from the ballot

Supreme Court justices were skeptical of Colorado’s decision to remove former President Donald Trump from the Republican primary ballot during oral arguments.

Experts urge senators to act in the fight against financial fraud

WASHINGTON – Americans are reporting fewer frauds since a peak in 2021. However, experts at a Thursday Senate hearing said scammers are only getting better at extracting more money from their victims. Witnesses and senators agreed that action is needed…