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Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Colorado’s effort to ban Trump from the ballot

Supreme Court justices were skeptical of Colorado’s decision to remove former President Donald Trump from the Republican primary ballot during oral arguments.

Dems and Reps clash over private election administration funding at ‘Zuckerbucks’ hearing

House Republicans want to pass a federal law banning private aid to the administration of state and local elections, contending that practice they allege unfairly helped Democrats in 2020.

Senators question loyalty of US consultants withholding subpoenaed information on Saudi work

WASHINGTON – Two Democratic senators on an investigations panel have questioned the loyalty of four major American consulting firms, accusing them of withholding information subpoenaed by Congress regarding those firms’ work for Saudi Arabia. Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, and Maggie…

Experts urge senators to act in the fight against financial fraud

WASHINGTON – Americans are reporting fewer frauds since a peak in 2021. However, experts at a Thursday Senate hearing said scammers are only getting better at extracting more money from their victims. Witnesses and senators agreed that action is needed…

House Republicans advance bill targeting Biden Administration’s student loan forgiveness plan

The House Committee on Education and the Workforce has advanced a Republican-sponsored bill that includes measures repealing key aspects of the Biden administration’s plans to make college more affordable. The College Cost Reduction Act, introduced by the panel’s chairwoman, Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, passed on a party-line 22-19 vote.

A government shutdown could halt flood insurance, delaying thousands of home closings

Congress keeps hitting dead ends in attempts to extend a long-term plan for the federal program that provides flooding coverage for homeowners in the country.

One year into Metro’s Silver Line extension, ridership is modest

Many of the new stations are located in suburban areas where the only way to access them is by driving and parking in a parking garage, an additional daily cost on top of Metro fares.

In wake of shootings, HBCU advocates urge more security resources

On Oct. 3, five people were injured after a shooting on Morgan State’s campus during homecoming festivities. Just four days later, two people were injured after a shooting on Bowie State’s campus, also during homecoming.

Eagle Harbor activists hope federal aid will help boost environmental restoration

James Crudup has vivid memories of traveling to Seagull Beach in Charles County, Maryland, during his teenage years. “I remember that water being just as clear as if we were in Florida…that’s the way it was back then,” Crudup said.…

Trone leads fundraising in U.S. Senate race in Maryland, but trails in individual donations

Trone has outspent Alsobrooks by more than eight times, disbursing $9.7 million so far in the race, according to the FEC reports.