Matt Beinart
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Matt Beinart is a journalist in the Washington Bureau of Capital News Service covering Sen. Ben Cardin and foreign policy news. He is a senior at the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism. He previously interned at Project Syndicate creating social media content for their op-eds and commentaries. He has also spent time as a beat reporter for the PublicAsian, a campus newspaper covering Asian and Pacific American news, and with the Diamondback's culture & arts section Diversions. You can find him on Twitter @mbeinart22, and contact him at mbeinart22@gmail.com

Washington
Washington’s Cherry Trees Bloom in Eastern “Heat Wave”

Visitors at the National Mall are seeing a familiar sight at an unusual time of the year, as the recent rash of warm weather in the area has led to a second bloom for some cherry trees.

Maryland
FBI Seeks Possible New Headquarters in Prince George’s County

The push for an FBI headquarters move to Maryland is underway, with Sen. Ben Cardin and other Maryland officials making the case for two possible locations in Prince George’s County.

Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md. Photo courtesy of Cardin's office.
Maryland
Cardin Legislation to Increase Mental Health Services Passes Senate

Legislation to provide increased federal funding for emergency services to mentally ill patients, authored by Maryland Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin, is awaiting House action after unanimous approval by the Senate earlier this month.

Maryland
Cardin and Other Democrats Offer Plan to Strengthen Iran Deal

Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin announced new legislation Thursday intended to strengthen the Iran nuclear deal.

Maryland
$618K Grant to Bolster New Hagerstown Community College Tech Program

Hagerstown Community College is using a $618,000 federal grant to prepare students for the increasing demand for new jobs in technological engineering.

Maryland
Cardin’s Plan to Change Iran Deal Meets Mixed Reviews

After announcing his opposition to President Barack Obama’s nuclear agreement with Iran, Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin’s plan to change the deal has met mixed support from interest groups.