The law requires restraining orders in domestic violence cases to be filed with the national background check system. Such orders are one criteria for halting the purchase of a gun.
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Maryland’s O’Malley, Biden’s nominee to head Social Security, gets friendly Senate reception
WASHINGTON – Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley told senators Thursday that if he is confirmed as the new commissioner of the Social Security Administration, he would focus on improving service and boosting the morale of the sprawling agency. “We can and…
Top FBI and Homeland Security officials warn of higher terrorism threat in US
WASHINGTON – The FBI’s director and the secretary of homeland security told Congress Tuesday that the United States faces increased threats from extremists amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas. “We assess that the actions of Hamas and its…
With war in Gaza raging, Senate confirms Jack Lew as new US envoy to Israel
WASHINGTON – The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Jack Lew as the new U.S. ambassador to Israel. The move comes amid the humanitarian crisis in the Middle East as war rages between Israel and Hamas. The vote for confirmation was 53-43,…
Maryland’s Sarbanes won’t seek reelection to the House next year
Elected to the House in 2006, Sarbanes represents Maryland’s 3rd District, which includes Annapolis, Howard County and portions of Anne Arundel and Carroll Counties.
Most Maryland House Democrats see new House speaker as extremist, threat to democracy
WASHINGTON – Newly-elected House Speaker Mike Johnson is drawing sharp criticisms from most of Maryland’s House Democrats, who view the Louisiana lawmaker as a political extremist and opponent of democracy. “Speaker Mike Johnson? Anti-choice, anti-LGBTQ, anti-gun safety, anti-democracy. This is…
Senate panel moves Lew nomination to floor – a step closer to getting US envoy to Israel
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted Wednesday to advance Jacob Lew as the nominee for ambassador to Israel.
Maryland joins DC, 40 other states suing Meta, claiming mental health harms to children
Maryland, the District of Columbia and 40 other states are suing Meta alleging that its platforms cause harm to children by building addictive features.
DC area Argentine expats to vote Sunday in presidential election featuring Trump-like candidate
Argentine expats from across the Washington metropolitan area will head to the Argentine Embassy on Sunday to vote in their nation’s presidential election. The vote comes in the midst of a severe economic crisis in Argentina as the country suffers from inflation and poverty.
Photo gallery: Israeli and Palestinian faces before the war
A picture of Israel and Palestine, nine months before the war between Hamas and Israel began.