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Lawmakers press for action to tighten regulation of sports betting amid recent scandals

Now lawmakers, public-health experts and families are pressing Congress to close the gap between state-by-state gambling regulations and the lack of federal regulation they say has fueled gambling addiction and eroded public trust in professional sports.

Maryland progressives call for new congressional districts

Thirteen states are on a path to possibly redrawing their congressional maps.

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.

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Washington area airports are part of FAA flight cuts starting Friday
WASHINGTON - Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy has announced a reduction in air traffic at 40 airports, including the three serving the nation’s capital, as soon as Friday if the government shutdown continues. “We do not want to see disruptions…
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,…

Maryland officials press Trump administration on infrastructure funding pause

Maryland Democratic officials are seeking answers from the Trump administration after it announced a pause of $11 billion in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects nationwide.

Maryland’s Raskin says Justice Department killed Epstein probe in January
WASHINGTON - Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, has charged that the Department of Justice’s investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein case files was halted in January.  "According to information provided to our Committee by counsel for Epstein survivors … the investigation into…
A robot dog is turning into a first responder to assist medics in the field

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Researchers at the University of Maryland are turning robot dogs into first responders that will help medics treat victims more efficiently. Spot the Dog interacts with victims and feeds the data collected to medics to better…

New Maryland school report card shows small gains

The annual Maryland School Report Card showed overall improvement in school ratings and attendance.