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Washington protest marks four years of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Ukrainians and their supporters came from across the country to the Lincoln Memorial to sing, pray and chant before marching toward the Russian ambassador’s residence, waving yellow and blue Ukrainian flags. “The war, Russia’s war, has had…

Olszewski, Rosen push bipartisan bill to strengthen U.S. mining workforce

Amid rising global demand for critical minerals, Rep. Johnny Olszewski (D-Md.) and Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) are pushing to increase U.S. mining production and reduce U.S. reliance on foreign suppliers through the training and recruitment of miners. The two lawmakers…

Maryland Democrats push for humane conditions in Baltimore ICE facility

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Maryland Democrats are demanding change after witnessing conditions at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Baltimore. “Quite frankly, some shelters for pets receive better facilities and oversight than those being used to detain people,” Rep. Glenn…

Alsobrooks grills Trump’s surgeon general nominee on vaccine views, medical experience

Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) sparred with surgeon general nominee Dr. Casey Means, questioning her stance against various vaccines.

‘It means everything to me’: local group gathers to donate necessities to immigrant families

Seeing so many community members eager to donate and support their neighbors leaves the co-founders astonished.

Maryland lawmakers snub Trump at contentious State of the Union address

President Donald Trump on Tuesday hailed the first year of his presidency as a “turnaround for the ages,” touting his policies and assailing Democrats.

Live Updates: President Donald Trump and the State of the Union address

President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address tonight, but Democrats are planning to make their voices heard, as well. Follow along here for Maryland-focused updates.

Almost a year later, DC protesters keep up their weekly Target boycotts

On the sidewalk outside of the Columbia Heights shopping mall on Saturday morning, a group of about 10 protestors scattered around the entrances.

Here’s what to know about the DHS funding shutdown

Congress appears far from an agreement on the last remaining funding bill for 2026, setting up a negotiations battle between Democratic leaders and the White House.

Alsobrooks, Van Hollen blast passage of bill nullifying D.C. tax law

The bill is a rejection of the D.C. City Council’s efforts to retain tax revenues as the city prepares for fiscal fallout.