Washington

Located on Capitol Hill, the CNS Washington bureau has more reporters dedicated to covering the federal government’s impact on Maryland than any other news organization in the state.

Supreme Court justices skeptical of challenges to tech giant immunity

Rulings in either cases could have dramatic repercussions for tech companies, but the justices seemed wary of making waves.

New calls by Biden, Democrats for assault weapons ban face familiar foe: most of GOP

Gun violence is an epidemic in the United States, and 63% of Americans are dissatisfied with the nation’s gun laws.

Meet the people fleeing the United States

Since 2000, almost 14,000 Americans have applied for asylum in other countries.

Maryland lawmakers aim to promote Black history education even as it is under attack in some states

While the teaching of Black history is under fire and facing censorship in some states like Florida, two Maryland lawmakers have proposed legislation aimed at providing more federal support to promote and preserve Black history, culture and education.

White House 2023 Christmas Ornament honors President Gerald R. Ford

Each year for President’s Day, the White House Historical Association releases a custom ornament honoring a former president.

In Maryland union hall visit, Biden touts economic initiatives

The president also touted his efforts to reduce carbon emissions by building charging stations, improve transportation infrastructure – including replacing an aging railroad tunnel in Baltimore – and reduce the costs of prescription drugs such as insulin.

Despite cleanup efforts, Chesapeake Bay remains pollution challenge

The bay faces a long road ahead: the goal is to raise the score to at least 70 out of 100, which is a long way from the current 32. 

Southwest official on December service meltdown: “We messed up”

Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, one of Southwest’s major bases, saw hundreds of canceled flights at the height of the disruptions.

Statue of notorious Dred Scott justice removed from Capitol

The statue will be replaced by a new work honoring Justice Thurgood Marshall, a champion of civil rights.

Maryland’s Van Hollen wants Congress to address medical debt practices

If passed, the measure would require health care institutions to communicate about debt with consumers and cap the annual interest rate growth for medical debt at 5%.