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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.

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.