Van Hollen and Edwards Battle for Endorsements as Senate Race Heats Up

Rep. Van Hollen has more money and more endorsements, but Rep. Edwards leads the polling. An update on Maryland’s 2016 race for U.S. Senate.

Ruppersberger Decides Against Senate Bid, Will Seek Re-election

After considering a Senate bid, Rep. Ruppersberger decided to run for reelection to his 2nd District House seat rather than seek the Democratic nomination.

Van Hollen: Nation Must Adopt Maryland’s Gun Laws to Lower Homicides

Lawmakers want other states to emulate Maryland’s gun laws

Maryland Lawmakers React to John Boehner’s Surprise Resignation

Maryland representatives weigh in on House Speaker John Boehner’s impending resignation.

Pope Francis Asks Americans to Aid the Poor, Save the Planet

The pope’s speech, which had been widely expected to wade into political territory, subtly touched on issues of immigration, climate change, abortion and marriage, weaving them into a narrative about securing a more peaceful and just future.

Rep. Van Hollen Warns Shutdown Would Disrupt NIH

Health care and research at NIH endangered by budget stalemate, Rep. Chris Van Hollen says.

Edwards Makes Candidacy Official, But Van Hollen Outpacing Her in Fundraising

While Rep. Chris Van Hollen has out-raised Rep. Donna Edwards by more than 4-to-1 so far.

Van Hollen Dominates Edwards in Early Fundraising for U.S. Senate

Reps. Donna Edwards and Chris Van Hollen reached the first measuring stick moment in their campaign to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski when they filed campaign finance reports on April 15.

Van Hollen Raises $1.25 Million, Much of It in Wealthy Montgomery County

Rep. Chris Van Hollen raised more than $1.25 million in the first four weeks of his campaign for the U.S. Senate, taking advantage of his home district, one of the wealthiest in the nation and getting contributions from some national politicians

Maryland Congressional Leaders Express Grief, Outrage at Warren Weinstein’s Death

Maryland members of Congress expressed grief and outrage following President Barack Obama’s announcement Thursday that Warren Weinstein, an aid worker held hostage in Pakistan, was accidentally killed in a counterterrorism attack in January.