Maryland officials celebrate landing FBI headquarters, blast director’s criticisms
Maryland state and federal officials blasted FBI Director Christopher Wray’s criticism of the site-selection process.
Md. officials outline shutdown response, plan to bridge with cash reserves for several weeks
With days to go before an expected federal government shutdown, state officials outlined the specific challenges awaiting Marylanders.
Moore administration prepares for federal shutdown as potential default looms
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is preparing for a potential federal government shutdown, a senior aide to the governor said.
Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to federal indictment, says he won’t resign
U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded not guilty to charges he duped donors, stole from his campaign and lied to Congress about being a millionaire.
Several Maryland Democrats expected to vie to replace Cardin
With long-serving Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin announcing his retirement Monday, Democrats are likely to see a primary fight next year to replace him.
Cardin, Trone introduce bills to address education inequities, boost federal funding
Maryland Democrats have proposed legislation aimed at addressing educational inequities and eliminating academic achievement gaps.
Manhattan DA sues Rep. Jordan over Trump indictment inquiry
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg sued Rep. Jim Jordan as he seeks to halt a House inquiry over his indictment of former President Donald Trump.
Biden ends COVID national emergency after Congress acts
The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic ended as President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan congressional resolution to bring it to a close.
House Republicans subpoena former prosecutor in Trump case
House Republicans subpoenaed one of the former New York prosecutors who had been leading a criminal investigation into Donald Trump.
Yellen declares bank system sound, as new rescues ordered
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday that the nation's banking system “remains sound” and Americans "can feel confident” about their deposits.
New calls by Biden, Democrats for assault weapons ban face familiar foe: most of GOP
Despite renewed calls for an assault weapons ban after a string of mass shootings, prospects for passage of any new gun safety legislation in a divided Congress are poor.
Border, Bidens, COVID: House GOP casts wide net in investigations
House Republicans are launching an ambitious oversight agenda of far-reaching and politically charged investigations.