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.

Live from New York! It’s Saturday night politics!

“Saturday Night Live” has been an essential part of late-night television for half a century with consistent creator of classic political satire.

Federal judge to hear arguments Monday over University of Maryland’s Oct. 7 vigil cancellation

A federal judge is scheduled to hear arguments over a request by a University of Maryland student organization to prevent the university from canceling an Oct. 7 campus vigil that would commemorate the lives lost in the conflict between Israel and Hamas in the past year.

Chesapeake Bay is cleaner but will miss 2025 pollution targets, EPA, Maryland lawmakers say

Chesapeake Bay is cleaner than it used to be but is falling short of 2025 targets for reducing pollution, federal and state officials and most of Maryland’s congressional delegation said.

Maryland’s Van Hollen and environmental groups want polluters pay for climate damage

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen joined lawmakers and environmental organizations to introduce legislation that would hold polluters financially responsible for the climate crisis.