Pentagon reaches agreements with top AI companies, but not Anthropic
The Pentagon reached agreements with seven AI companies for classified network use, excluding Anthropic due to supply-chain risk concerns and ongoing disputes.
House passes farm bill after scrapping pesticide language opposed by MAHA
The U.S. House passed its version of a five-year farm bill after stripping a provision that would have blocked some lawsuits against pesticide makers.
Trump signs bill to fund DHS after lengthy shutdown over ICE operations
The U.S. House passed bipartisan legislation to fund Department of Homeland Security agencies including the Secret Service and TSA.
MD comptroller report reveals steep challenges facing healthcare industry
Healthcare and social assistance is the largest industry and leading job creator in Maryland, but there are strains on the industry, a new report says.
Property tax payment plan program launches in Baltimore
As part of Baltimore's Residential Property Tax Payment Plan Program, many residential property owners may have a flexible alternative to catch up on past-due real property taxes through monthly payments.
MD makes massive, prehistoric creature its official state shark
Maryland has become the first state to designate the massive, prehistoric megalodon as its official state shark.
Trump to sign order to expand access to retirement plans
President Donald Trump will sign an executive order aimed at expanding access to retirement plans for workers without employer access through a new website.
Fleet Street duplex groundbreaking held in Rockville
Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland held a groundbreaking ceremony for a duplex residential unit in Rockville.
Key Bridge contractor loss: Republicans slam Moore; Democrats call for transparency
Democrats and Republicans react to the announcement that Maryland was dissolving its contract with a firm slated to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
2nd highway worker killed on job in MD within days
A worker was killed while working on a maintenance project on Route 13 in Somerset County, the state's second such on-the-job death within days.
Fed chief nominee Warsh clears key confirmation hurdle in Senate
Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve, cleared a key procedural hurdle in the Senate.
Gov. Wes Moore signs voting rights, immigration, foster care bills
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed dozens of bills that are poised to provide increased safeguards for voters, foster children, immigrants and consumers.

















