Senate Republicans fight to end sanctuary cities in budget committee hearing

Senate Democrats and Republicans began budget talks to address the standoff over the funding of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Attorney General files a lawsuit for records to investigate conditions at Baltimore immigration facility

The Attorney General asked in the lawsuit that ICE and the Department of Homeland Security be ordered to turn over records about conditions at the facility.

Judge blocks some of Trump DOJ’s sweeping changes to immigration appeals

A federal judge has partially blocked the Trump administration from enacting a policy that would severely limit immigrants’ abilities to appeal deportation orders. The ruling stems from a lawsuit filed a coalition of immigration law firms and advocacy groups.

Maryland’s main energy producer is growing — but concerns about nuclear energy remain

The growth plans at Calvert Cliffs show nuclear energy’s role in strengthening the clean-energy supply, but they collide with environmental concerns.

As Congress debates agricultural policy, Maryland farmers think about other things

Lawmakers questioned a USDA under secretary in an oversight hearing about trade policy and the growing U.S. agricultural trade deficit. Two Maryland farmers say their reality goes beyond the walls of Washington.

What’s next for Maryland’s proposed congressional redistricting plan?

Despite a full-court press from Gov. Wes Moore and top Democratic lawmakers, the effort is stalled in the Senate and has an unclear path forward. 

Senate clears bill to investigate deaths of Black boys at Cheltenham reform school

The Senate overwhelmingly approved legislation to probe the deaths of Black boys at a Maryland facility. The vote moves the measure forward.

Maryland flag in the spotlight for more than its birthday celebration

Experts said the Maryland flag’s complicated history has led to different interpretations and narratives, even stirring debate in the political arena.

Maryland delegation in Congress backs effort to regulate energy use by AI companies

The Power of the People Act would require AI companies to handle the costs of increased power demand and any infrastructure changes needed to meet the demands of data centers.

Trump dumps Kristi Noem as DHS head, picks Sen. Markwayne Mullin to take her place

(WASHINGTON) – President Donald Trump on Thursday ousted Kristi Noem as head of the Department of Homeland Security. He named Sen. Markwayne Mullin to be her replacement, effective March 31.  Mullin has served as the junior senator from Oklahoma since…