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Maryland’s House members unanimous as Epstein files release passes House 427-1; Senate follows suit
WASHINGTON – The House on Tuesday passed a resolution to release all the files associated with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. All eight Maryland lawmakers supported the legislation, with many noting it has been a long time coming. The Senate…
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Here’s who Donald Trump has granted clemency to this year

In his second term, President Trump has granted clemency to some 1,700 people, most of whom received full pardons.

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D.C. man runs a mile for every day of the government shutdown

WASHINGTON – Government contractor Robert Perez has over 170,000 Instagram followers. During the government shutdown, Perez ran a mile for each day of the shutdown until Day 29 while also teaching civics lessons on his Instagram. The Marine veteran said…

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Bipartisan agreement: Maryland lawmakers say Senate overstepped on phone subpoena provision
WASHINGTON - Maryland Reps. Jamie Raskin, a Democrat, and Andy Harris, a Republican, agree that the Senate wrongly approved a provision that would allow senators to sue the government for up to $500,000 if they are not notified that their…
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As federal government reopens, some popular DC tourist sites won’t welcome visitors until the weekend
WASHINGTON – For 43 days, many government-funded services and programs were interrupted and suspended by the shutdown. That included such popular tourist sites in the nation’s capital as the Smithsonian Institution museums, the United States Capitol, memorials and monuments run…
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As House passes bill to end shutdown, Maryland Democrats are not on board

The House vote followed the Senate’s approval of the same measure, when eight Democrats joined Republicans to advance the deal after weeks of disagreement.

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Less than a week since FAA flight cuts, Washington area airports are feeling the impact

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented a phased-in 10 percent reduction in domestic flights at 40 airports across the country, including the three airports serving the nation’s capital.

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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.

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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…
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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…