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President Donald Trump delivers remarks as he hosts his second 'Rose Garden Club' dinner in honor of Police Week at the White House in Washington on May 11, 2026. (REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein)
Jun 1, 2026

Judge orders review of Trump’s IRS lawsuit settlement

A federal judge said she will review a deal between the Justice Department and President Donald Trump to settle his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS.

A view of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) building, in Washington on Feb. 1, 2026. (REUTERS/Ken Cedeno)
May 18, 2026

Trump drops IRS lawsuit in exchange for DOJ $1.76B ‘weaponization’ fund

The Trump administration said it created a $1.76 billion fund for victims of political "weaponization" to settle a lawsuit Trump had filed over the alleged mishandling of his tax records.

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Apr 30, 2026

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.

Will Jawando speaks at a Riderwood Village forum April 15, 2026, with the five Democrats running for county executive, from left, Mithun Banerjee, Andrew Friedson, Evan Glass, Peter James and Jawando. (Photo by William J. Ford/Maryland Matters)
Apr 16, 2026

Democratic candidates for Montgomery County’s top job make pitches at forum

The five Democrats seeking to become Montgomery County executive are appearing together at numerous candidate forums – sometimes at the rate of two a day.

President Donald Trump at the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 6. He told the audience at a lunch a few days earlier that the federal government “can’t take care of day care.” (Maxine Wallace/The Washington Post)
Apr 15, 2026

Trump’s reversal on child care upends bipartisan push to lower costs

President Donald Trump’s rejection of federal support for child care upended significant bipartisan work to address an issue that families emphasize is driving up costs, according to those involved in the efforts.

Hanson Rowe holds a jar of moonshine. Salyersville, Kentucky, on Feb. 28, 2020. (REUTERS/Bryan Woolston)
Apr 13, 2026

Federal court declares 158-year-old home distilling ban unconstitutional

A U.S. appeals court declared unconstitutional a nearly 158-year-old federal ban on home distilling, calling it an unnecessary and improper means for Congress to exercise its power to tax.

Shipping containers are stacked at a terminal at the port of Los Angeles in Long Beach, California, March 10, 2026. (REUTERS/Caroline Brehman/File Photo)
Apr 10, 2026

Trade court weighs legality of Trump’s 10% global tariff

A trade court examined the legality of President Trump's 10% global tariff amid lawsuits from states and businesses challenging its authority.

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Apr 9, 2026

MD Republicans irked at legislative policies as No Kings Act debated

Maryland Republicans expressed frustration with 2026 legislative policies as the No Kings Act was debated in the House.

Senate Minority Leader Steve Hershey and Senate Minority Whip Justin Ready blame Gov. Wes Moore for the death of their gas tax holiday proposal. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
Apr 2, 2026

Republicans blame Moore, Democrats for no gas tax holiday but never introduced bill

Maryland Republicans blamed Governor Wes Moore and Democrats for the failure to implement a gas tax holiday but never introduced it to the Senate floor.a

A view of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) building, in Washington on Feb. 1, 2026. (REUTERS/Ken Cedeno)
Apr 1, 2026

Judge rejects IRS pact allowing churches to endorse political candidates

A federal judge declined to approve a settlement that would have allowed churches to endorse political candidates without risking losing their status as tax-exempt nonprofits.

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Mar 25, 2026

2026 Baltimore City tax sale property list

All 64 pages of the 2026 Baltimore City tax sale property list can be viewed through The Daily Record.

Gov. Wes Moore gave his fourth State of the State address Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in the State House in Annapolis. (Office of the Governor)
Mar 20, 2026

MD tax incentive programs supported 24K jobs in FY2025, report finds

Maryland's tax incentive programs supported about 24,000 jobs in fiscal year 2025, investing $434 million in private capital statewide, a report found.