Federal judge sets new limits on Trump ballroom construction
A federal judge set new limits on President Donald Trump’s planned White House ballroom, saying construction could proceed only on an underground portion of the project deemed necessary by the military.
DOJ argues the Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional
The Justice Department said a federal law requiring the preservation of presidential records is unconstitutional, which could let White House lawyers set their own voluntary recordkeeping policy.
MD lawmaker says new records in Trump documents case raise concerns over business conflict
Newly released records in the now-dismissed classified documents case against President Donald Trump raise fresh concerns over national security risks and potential private business motivations, Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland said.
Defense contractors, like MD-based Lockheed, removing Anthropic AI after Trump ban
U.S. defense contractors, like Maryland-based Lockheed Martin, are expected to follow the Pentagon's order to purge Anthropic's AI tools from their supply chains.
MD-based defense contractor subsidiary to receive $500M contract
Maryland-based Sealing Technologies received an intent-to-award notification for a three-year defense contract worth up to $500 million.
US court won’t block Trump from ending union bargaining for federal workers
A U.S. appeals court rejected a bid by unions to block the Trump administration from stripping federal employees of the ability to engage in union bargaining with U.S. agencies.
TikTok seals deal for new joint venture to avoid US ban
TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, said it finalized a deal to establish a majority American-owned joint venture that will avoid a U.S. ban.
FBI searches Washington Post reporter’s home in investigation into MD contractor
The FBI searched a Washington Post reporter’s home as part of an investigation into a government contractor who lives in Maryland.
Interior Dept. tries new tactic to halt five offshore wind projects
The Interior Department said it was halting five offshore wind energy projects, citing national security concerns.
Trump names new head of NSA, Cyber Command
President Donald Trump nominated a new director of the National Security Agency and head of the U.S. Cyber Command.
Hegseth put troops at risk by sharing sensitive plans on personal phone, Pentagon watchdog finds
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put troops at risk by sharing sensitive plans about an upcoming military strike, a Pentagon watchdog found.
Trump’s not going to the Supreme Court hearing on tariffs. But his treasury secretary will be there
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will attend the Supreme Court hearing on Trump-era tariffs, citing economic emergency and national security concerns.


















