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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
















