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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.

Congress sends more help, but security concerns persist after Trump assassination attempts

Congress passed two bills intended to improve protections around presidential candidates as security concerns heighten following two assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump.

Immigrant groups back Harris, warn of “unsparing” deportation to come

Thirteen immigrant-rights groups endorsed Kamala Harris for president on Thursday, warning that the election of Donald Trump could devastate immigrant communities across the country. 

Maryland unions seek influence in election beyond membership numbers

Capital News Service spoke to six Maryland-based union presidents and political leaders to better understand the impact of unions on politics in Maryland as the election nears.

After World Series triumph, Nats suffer a historic five-year fade

The Washington Nationals’ five-year playoff drought has fans concerned. Capital News Service examined the team’s record since their historic World Series win in 2019.

Chesapeake Bay is cleaner but will miss 2025 pollution targets, EPA, Maryland lawmakers say

Chesapeake Bay is cleaner than it used to be but is falling short of 2025 targets for reducing pollution, federal and state officials and most of Maryland’s congressional delegation said.

Black Maryland medic honored with Distinguished Service Cross for D-Day heroism

The Army posthumously honored Army Cpl. Waverly Woodson Jr. Woodson with the Distinguished Service Cross in a ceremony on Capitol Hill.

Senators, witnesses argue over the impact of Supreme Court’s presidential immunity ruling

Senate Judiciary Committee members quarreled during a hearing over the implications of the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity decision.

Senators grill Novo Nordisk CEO about high costs of weight loss drugs

Senators questioned the head of Novo Nordisk in a hearing about the prices of the company’s diabetes and weight-loss medications.

Maryland lawmakers ask NASA why it’s cancelling Goddard spacecraft project

Nine Maryland lawmakers wrote a letter earlier this week to NASA demanding answers regarding the agency’s termination of OSAM-1.

Experts see AI contributing to election misinformation with little federal government response

Capital News Service spoke to multiple experts about the role AI will play in the election as Americans prepare to cast their ballots.