Maryland Democratic lawmakers have denounced the U.S.’s controversial second strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean as a violation of the law.
Maryland’s House members unanimous as Epstein files release passes House 427-1; Senate follows suit
WASHINGTON – The House on Tuesday passed a resolution to release all the files associated with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. All eight Maryland lawmakers supported the legislation, with many noting it has been a long time coming. The Senate…
Bipartisan agreement: Maryland lawmakers say Senate overstepped on phone subpoena provision
WASHINGTON - Maryland Reps. Jamie Raskin, a Democrat, and Andy Harris, a Republican, agree that the Senate wrongly approved a provision that would allow senators to sue the government for up to $500,000 if they are not notified that their…
As House passes bill to end shutdown, Maryland Democrats are not on board
The House vote followed the Senate’s approval of the same measure, when eight Democrats joined Republicans to advance the deal after weeks of disagreement.
Less than a week since FAA flight cuts, Washington area airports are feeling the impact
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented a phased-in 10 percent reduction in domestic flights at 40 airports across the country, including the three airports serving the nation’s capital.
Washington area airports are part of FAA flight cuts starting Friday
WASHINGTON - Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy has announced a reduction in air traffic at 40 airports, including the three serving the nation’s capital, as soon as Friday if the government shutdown continues. “We do not want to see disruptions…
Failure to extend Obamacare subsidies may mean higher health care premiums for many Marylanders
WASHINGTON – Over 180,000 Maryland residents could face major increases in health care costs next year as the Saturday deadline to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies rapidly approaches. “The premium increases that are set to go into effect will be crippling…
A ‘gamble’: Washington area airport travelers worry about shutdown’s impact on flights
Three weeks into the government shutdown, travelers have mixed feelings about flying in and out of the nation’s capital.
Maryland Democratic lawmakers urge talks to end government shutdown
Maryland Democratic lawmakers urged Republican leaders to cooperate in bringing about a bipartisan end to the ongoing government shutdown.
Prince George’s County data center pause underscores local concerns about widespread impacts
A proposed data center project in PG County was paused on Sept. 16 to give a task force time to evaluate potential impacts on public health, the environment and energy demand.