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    Commentary: How I plan to survive this presidential regime
    I’m over the confusion, panic, fear and unmooring that the new regime in Washington has methodically and boastfully fostered this past month. But I know I can survive it.
    WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 14: U.S. President Donald Trump, center, accompanied by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, left, and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, speaks after signing two executive orders in the Oval Office at the White House on February 14, 2025 in Washington, D.C. President Trump signed an executive order withholding federal funding from schools and universities that impose a COVID-19 vaccine mandate and a second order establishing the Energy Dominance Council led by Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum.
    Grayson Rodriguez feels sluggish in 2nd spring start; Gunnar Henderson has muscle strain
    Rodriguez threw 33 pitches in 1 1/3 innings before he was pulled and, after his second start of spring training, he said he felt sluggish and had trouble commanding the ball.
    Baltimore Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (30) throws a bullpen session during Spring Training at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla. on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
    The I-83 speed cameras are moving, but not far
    Baltimore City plans to move the two automated speed cameras on Interstate 83 to new locations soon.
    Weekend commuters zip past on of Baltimore City's speed camera on the Jones Falls Expressway on Sunday, October 1, 2023.
    Trump grants one-month exemption for automakers from new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada
    President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his stiff new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for U.S. automakers.
    Nearly one-quarter of all tonnage shipped into the Port of Baltimore comes from China, Mexico or Canada.
    Maryland veterans face Trump’s federal workforce purge as VA to cut thousands
    The federal government is the nation’s largest employer of veterans. Maryland vets are among those losing jobs — and bracing for potential service cuts.
    Recruiters talks to potential candidates at a hiring fair for veterans and other community members at Morgan State University.
    Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg is dealing with back soreness. The culprit: a soft mattress.
    “It was something I was trying to be stubborn through, which was stupid of me, but I got a mattress topper and I feel much better," Westburg said.
    Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg had 18 home runs and a .792 batting average in 416 at-bats last season.
    Divided Supreme Court rejects Trump’s push to rebuke judge over foreign aid freeze
    Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett, two conservatives, joined the three liberal justices to form a majority.
    The United States Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. on Friday, January 3, 2025.
    Trump vows to reshape America in speech to Congress as Democrats register dissent
    Trump, who has billionaire adviser Elon Musk orchestrating his efforts to slash the size and scope of the federal government, said he is working to “reclaim democracy from this unaccountable bureaucracy” and threatened federal workers anew with firings if they resist his agenda.
    WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 04: U.S. President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump was expected to address Congress on his early achievements of his presidency and his upcoming legislative agenda. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
    In his quest to add speed, Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday had to relearn how to run
    Since Holliday arrived in Sarasota for Orioles spring training, he has looked like a player poised to break out
    Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday sprints to home plate during a Grapefruit League game against the Pittsburgh Pirates last month.
    How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health — and how to prepare
    Most of America “springs forward” Sunday for daylight saving time and losing that hour of sleep can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day. It also could harm your health.
    Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday which means an hour of sleep vanishing in most of the U.S.
    Maryland is fighting against Virginia license plates, but the license plates are winning
    Maryland has few avenues to compel motorists who skirt state vehicle registration law to fix their registrations.
    Illustration shows a rear view mirror whose image shows many Virginia license plates. In the background is a lightly sketched streetscape of downtown Baltimore. A crab and the Natty Boh logo hang from the rear view mirror.
    Wall Street falls again as losses wipe out all post-election gains for the S&P 500
    The tariffs between the U.S., China, Canada, and Mexico has helped to extend a recent slump for U.S. stocks that was prompted by signs of weakness in the economy.
    Stock trader working at the New York Stock Exchange. A bald, middle-aged trader wearing a light blue shirt and dark vest with 'Avermore' logo stands in front of multiple computer screens and a large stock market display board showing red and green stock price tickers.
    Inside the Dugout: Will Gunnar Henderson get even better?
    The forecasts are for Henderson to be in the same neighborhood as last year in some senses, but not all.
    Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) returns to the dugout after flying out during a Grapefruit League game against the Detroit Tigers at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025.
    Kyle Goon: With MASN feud resolved, Orioles must finally focus on viewers
    Nobody needed to know the inner workings of MASN, but the Orioles exposed a lot through their infighting. Now, it’s time to serve the viewers.
    With years of drama now seemingly resolved, MASN must focus on improving the experience of Orioles fans who simply want to be able to enjoy the games.
    Here’s what tariffs are and how they work
    Tariffs are typically charged as a percentage of the price a buyer pays a foreign seller.
    In this aerial view, trucks cross the Ambassador Bridge as they carry cargo between Canada and the United States.
    Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine as he pressures Zelenskyy to move toward quick end to war
    President Donald Trump has directed a “pause” to U.S. assistance to Ukraine after a disastrous Oval Office meeting as he seeks to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to engage in negotiations to end the war with Russia.
    WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 28: U.S. President Donald Trump (C) and Vice President JD Vance meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office at the White House on February 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump and Zelensky are meeting today to negotiate a preliminary agreement on sharing Ukraine’s mineral resources that Trump says will allow America to recoup aid provided to Kyiv while supporting Ukraine’s economy. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
    Who’s up? Adley Rutschman, Jackson Holliday and other Orioles players who stand out.
    This week, many of the names are familiar, beginning with their franchise catcher and ending with a young starting pitcher who is doing his best to make sure the rotation isn’t as set as it seems to be.
    Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman connects with a pitch during a Grapefruit League game against the Detroit Tigers last month.
    Senate confirms McMahon to lead Education Department as Trump pushes to shut it down
    The Senate voted Monday to confirm former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as the nation’s education chief.
    Linda McMahon
    Project 2025 author Kevin Roberts cancels talk at University of Maryland law school
    Kevin Roberts won’t speak in Baltimore because of an illness.
    Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts was scheduled to speak at the University of Maryland law school in Baltimore on Monday night.
    What you need to know about the Orioles and Nationals resolving their MASN dispute
    MASN will still broadcast both games in 2025, but starting in 2026, the Nationals will be “free to explore alternatives for their television rights,” Major League Baseball said.
    A MASN videographer walks off of the field as the Los Angeles Angels play against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 15, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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