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Three Maryland lawmakers urge Biden to sanction two top Israeli officials

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Reps. Jamie Raskin and Kweisi Mfume are among nearly 90 congressional Democrats urging President Joe Biden to sanction two top Israeli government officials.

Trump’s pledge to ‘drain the swamp’ risks thousands of Maryland federal jobs

Many federal jobs in Maryland could be jeopardy under President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to reclassify scores of civil servants as appointees.

Democrat McClain Delaney declares victory in Maryland’s 6th District House race

Democrat April McClain Delaney declared victory over Republican Neil Parrott in Maryland’s 6th Congressional District race.

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.

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With one week to go, Harris rallies before White House, makes appeal to protect democracy

Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday urged Americans to “turn the page” on the division caused by former President Donald Trump, delivering her campaign’s closing argument opposite the White House.

Basic truths and blatant errors: What AI says about the presidential election

Artificial Intelligence can hold many functions including coding, researching, improving business operations and finding a dinner recipe. But could it be just as useful for navigating this presidential election?

McClain Delaney, Parrott tangle in Maryland’s most competitive House race

At the Women Voters forum on Oct. 6, two candidates for the 6th Congressional District seat accused each other of lying and continued whisper-arguing as the forum wrapped up. The verbal combatants were Democrat April McClain Delaney and Republican Neil Parrott.

D.C. Council bill would prohibit utility shutoffs in summer, winter

When Ericka Yarborough fell behind on her utility bills last winter, Pepco shut off the power in her Columbia Heights apartment, which stayed off for nearly eight months. A proposal before the D.C. Council this year would expand utility protections by guaranteeing electricity and gas connection throughout the summer and winter months.

With Senate control at stake, top Republicans give millions to Hogan’s bid

Hogan’s campaign has received more than $235,000, including a $75,000 contribution on Sept. 25, from the Cornyn Victory Committee, according to Federal Election Committee reports filed on Tuesday.