Maryland Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks joined other members of the state’s congressional delegation and federal employee unions near the U.S. Capitol to denounce the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the federal civil service.
Democrats and protesters rally against Trump-Musk efforts to shut down USAID
WASHINGTON—Hundreds rallied near the U.S. Capitol Wednesday to defend the U.S. Agency for International Development as the Trump administration moves to dismantle the agency, marking the third day of protests. “It’s important to show that there are regular, everyday people…
Report finds unjustifiable grounds for picking Greenbelt as new FBI Headquarters
A federal inspector general found that a couple of the reasons cited for picking Greenbelt, Maryland, as the new FBI headquarters site were unjustified, according to a report released by the General Services Administration.
Without evidence, Trump blames DEI hires and Democrats for deadly plane collision
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump on Thursday blamed the Obama and Biden administration diversity policies for Wednesday’s fatal collision of a jetliner and helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Trump offered no evidence for his speculations at a White House press…
Tech lobby uses glitzy electronics show to woo key house policymakers
Each year, dozens of House staffers attend the glitzy Consumer Electronics Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center on trips paid for by the Consumer Technology Association, a registered lobbying organization whose members include Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Meta.
Iran’s oldest political prisoner released, still an activist
At 76 years old, Keyvan Samimi, a veteran journalist and political activist had spent more than 10 years behind bars.
Trump’s mass deportations could hit Maryland economy, experts warn
Throughout his campaign for a second term, President-elect Donald Trump promised his administration would carry out the largest mass deportation operation in American history.
Experts say this move could damage Maryland’s economy long-term.
Maryland lawmakers optimistic about local projects under second Trump term
Maryland’s Democratic lawmakers say they are optimistic about the prospects of projects that would require congressional and presidential support.
Maryland goes for Harris: “Girl power” beats out Trump
Reliably Democratic Maryland was called by the Associated Press for Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential race on Nov. 5.
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