Maryland lawmakers move to block Fort Detrick biolab shutdown

Lawmakers are fighting to preserve a long-standing research laboratory in Frederick, Maryland, after President Trump’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2018 eliminated the facility’s funding.

Maryland officials frustrated over delay in picking FBI headquarters site

By SYDNEY TONIC and KIMBERLY ESCOBAR Capital News Service WASHINGTON – Maryland officials expressed frustration Tuesday over the federal government’s decision to delay picking a site for the FBI’s consolidated headquarters until March. The General Services Administration had been expected…

ANIMAL CRUELTY: FBI tracking abuse cases

After years of proven studies, the FBI announced this year they are tracking animal abuse cases because of its link to other crimes.

Maryland Democrats Want Congress to Speak Out on Backlashes Against Muslims

A House resolution would send the message to lawmakers that anti-Muslim legislation would not be welcomed by Congress.

Next Phases Underway in FBI Headquarters Relocation

Federal officials have begun the next phases in the possible relocation of the FBI’s headquarters to Maryland.

FBI Seeks Possible New Headquarters in Prince George’s County

The push for an FBI headquarters move to Maryland is underway, with Sen. Ben Cardin and other Maryland officials making the case for two possible locations in Prince George’s County.

Federal Priorities Discussed in Annapolis

Governor Larry Hogan hosted Maryland’s Congressional delegation at the State House to discuss federal priorities for 2015.

Maryland Has One of the Highest Rates of Marijuana Possession Arrests

Since 2007, Maryland has been in the top five states in marijuana possession arrest rate.

Scenes from the Navy Yard Shooting

A former Navy reservist killed 12 people in a mass shooting at the Navy Yard on Monday, police said, creating panic in Washington, D.C. Capital News Service reporters filed these reports from the scene on that tense day.

College Park Murder-Suicide Raises Questions About Gun Background Checks for Mentally Ill

Tragic events at UMD raised questions about the effectiveness of state gun laws in preventing the sale of deadly firearms to those suffering from mental illness.