Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh was granted broad authority to sue the federal government last year. In the 19 month since, he has made good on his newfound autonomy.
Maryland’s senators rip limited scope of FBI’s Kavanaugh report
WASHINGTON — Ahead of an expected vote on Saturday, Maryland’s Democratic senators on Thursday decried the FBI’s supplemental investigation into Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, calling it rushed and incomplete. “I think it raises more questions than it answers,” Sen. Ben Cardin,…
Ahead of Senate vote, thousands march against Kavanaugh confirmation
WASHINGTON – “Say it loud, say it clear, Kavanaugh is not welcome here,” protesters chanted as they marched Thursday in withering heat along Constitution Avenue from the E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse to the Supreme Court. Hundreds of sexual assault and…
Maryland Democrats: Trump health care curbs could affect 260,000 in state
BALTIMORE – As many as 260,000 Maryland residents could see higher premiums or lose their health care coverage altogether because of pre-existing medical conditions, age or gender under a new Trump administration legal strategy, state Democrats warned on Tuesday. Rep.…
Maryland governor and senators unite over FBI probe of Kavanaugh
WASHINGTON — Even before a sudden move by Senate Republicans to request an FBI probe of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and the state’s two senators were calling for just such an investigation. Sens. Ben Cardin…
Surprise! The Equal Rights Amendment is back
The Equal Rights Amendment is making a surprising come-back, with a new campaign to promote its ratification in Virginia.
The Washington Bullpen, Episode 1
WASHINGTON – “The Washington Bullpen” podcast has returned! This week, host Jarod Golub discusses the developments in Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation, the Senate hearings on Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court and the anonymous op-ed about the Trump…
As hurricane threatens East Coast, federal officials insist they are ready
WASHINGTON – After facing criticism for its response during the 2017 hurricane season, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said Tuesday it is partnering with the private sector to create a more efficient recovery process in anticipation of Hurricane Florence.…
Congress, public bid farewell to “generational” Senator John McCain
By ZACH SELBY and CHRIS CIOFFI Capital News Service WASHINGTON – John McCain, “a drum major for courage, truth and justice,” was honored by family, friends and colleagues Friday in a United States Capitol Rotunda service. “This is one of…
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