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Congress advancing legislation to lower housing prices
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are lining up behind legislation to encourage more affordable housing, in a rare example of bipartisan action.
Judge voids Voice of America job cuts made by Kari Lake
A federal judge ruled that Kari Lake's leadership of the U.S. Agency for Global Media for much of last year violated federal law, invalidating a sweeping series of cuts.
MD senator’s plan would exempt roughly half of workers from federal income taxes
Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland will unveil a plan that he says would ensure roughly half of all U.S. workers pay no federal income taxes.
MD bill aims to protect workers after Trump targeting of national labor board
Del. C.T. Wilson is sponsoring legislation to establish the Maryland Labor Relations Board should the national iteration become weakened or snuffed out.
Trump ousts Kristi Noem, names senator as Homeland Security nominee
One of the top officials overseeing President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, will leave her role, the president said.
Kennedy ally Casey Means edges closer to surgeon general job
Wellness influencer Casey Means, a key ally of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., advanced toward confirmation as U.S. surgeon general.
Likely Democratic voters want MD Senate to vote on redistricting, poll finds
A new poll shows 70% of Maryland Democratic voters support the Senate advancing the bill to redraw Maryland’s congressional map.
Federal judge blocks Pentagon’s effort to punish Sen. Mark Kelly
A U.S. judge blocked the Pentagon from reducing Senator Mark Kelly's retired military rank and pension pay.
Senate Democrats block funding bill over ICE concerns; government shutdown looms
Large swaths of the Department of Homeland Security are set to shut down Saturday unless lawmakers strike a last-minute deal.
Trump signs spending bill that ends four-day government shutdown
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a spending deal into law that ends a partial U.S. government shutdown.
MD redistricting bill passes House, faces tougher test in Senate
The House passed legislation Monday to redraw Maryland’s congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
Odds of government shutdown rise after funding deal stalls in Senate
Odds of a partial U.S. government shutdown rose on Friday after new barriers to a deal emerged in the Senate.
