Wealth, fame help pro athletes to help others — but leading a charity can be challenging

Ryan Kerrigan was a beloved linebacker in the Washington, D.C., area during his 10-year career with the Washington Commanders. The franchise’s all-time sack leader started his charity, Blitz for the Better, in 2013 to help ill and special needs children.…

On NTSB recommendations, FAA closes helicopter route near DC airport weeks after tragedy

The NTSB urged the FAA to ban helicopters from a four-mile stretch over the Potomac River when a specific airport runway is in use and to designate an alternative route.

Fired federal workers descend on Senate to put human faces on Trump-Musk cuts

Nearly 40 recently terminated federal workers walked from Senate office to Senate office Tuesday, hoping to share their stories with senators and their staffs.

Maryland officials denounce Trump efforts to dismantle federal civil service

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.