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Furloughed IRS lawyer runs hot dog stand during shutdown

WASHINGTON – During the government shutdown, furloughed IRS lawyer Isaac Stein fired up a lifelong dream,  running a hot dog stand called Shysters Dogs. Now his cart has become a local favorite and a full-time gig, turning his time off…

DC small businesses lose money during government shutdown

Small businesses in D.C., like Sweet Lemon Café near Capitol Hill, are feeling the strain four weeks into the federal government shutdown.

The government shutdown may be ending but food banks in Maryland still experience high demand

As the government shutdown nears its end, Maryland food banks are still feeling the strain.

Senate passes bill to end shutdown, heads to the House

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate voted Monday night to advance a continuing resolution to fund the government. The deal would end the government shutdown once it passes in the House and President Trump signs it. Maryland lawmakers are speaking out…

Trump blames GOP election losses on shutdown, pushes to end filibuster

WASHINGTON – The U.S. is in its longest government shutdown, as Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked. President Trump said the shutdown hurt Republicans in recent elections, where Democrats swept key races. In response, Trump is calling for an end to…

Maryland sues Trump administration over FBI HQ relocation

WASHINGTON – The State of Maryland is suing the Trump administration over the relocation of the FBI headquarters. Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, and Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy made the announcement today.

New look Maryland basketball team has a new identity under Buzz Williams

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Maryland men’s basketball enters the season with an almost entirely new roster and a new head coach. Students reveal they do not know much about the team. Meanwhile, Buzz Williams shares what his team’s identity will…

U.S. Supreme Court hears case to determine the legality of the Trump tariffs

WASHINGTON – Child’s Play Toys and Books says its mission is to bring the best toys to its community. The Trump administration’s tariffs have made that harder. The added import costs have forced the local store to raise prices. Today,…

Gov. Wes Moore enters Maryland into the redistricting conversation

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Governor Wes Moore has launched a new redistricting commission to explore possible changes to Maryland’s congressional map ahead of the 2026 elections. The move comes as some Democrats push to redraw boundaries following similar efforts in…

Anne Arundel County leaders announce funding for food distribution efforts

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. – The Trump Administration must partially fund SNAP using contingency funds, according to a federal court ruling. SNAP recipients still don’t know if and when they will receive their benefits. In response, Anne Arundel County leaders…