National politics

Assassinations, by their nature, are destabilizing. In the spinning top of American political life at this moment, Charlie Kirk's death may prove to be the thing that irretrievably knocks us over.

In a sweeping speech, Van Hollen assailed a long list of President Donald Trump’s policies and blasted his Republican colleagues for “rubber-stamping” them.

A judge on Friday released a heavily redacted document used to justify a recent search of the home of John Bolton.

Maryland lawmakers are reconsidering security in the wake of the Charlie Kirk killing.

The man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk had expressed opposition to the conservative activist’s viewpoints and indicated that he was responsible for the shooting, authorities said Friday.

President Donald Trump said Friday he’ll send the National Guard to Memphis to address crime concerns there with the support of the mayor and the governor.

Authorities searched on Thursday for the shooter who with one gunshot from a distant rooftop killed conservative activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk as he spoke at a Utah college event.

Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was fatally shot Wednesday at an event at a Utah college, officials said.

Nationally, Democrats need to gain three seats next year to take control of the House. The party of the president typically loses seats in the midterm congressional elections.

The Trump administration wants to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the African nation of Eswatini. Abrego Garcia wants to apply for asylum to stay in the U.S. Either path could begin with a long journey through the legal system.

Columnist Rick Hutzell has a few questions for Maryland Gov. Wes Moore after he was photographed sunbathing topless with his wife on George's Clooney's boat?

President Trump is swiftly implementing his vision of the military as an all-powerful tool for his policy goals.

American crabmeat has largely been replaced by cheap substitutes from Venezuela and elsewhere in crab cakes, soups and dips. Maryland’s seafood industry wonders why the tariff-happy Trump administration won’t impose steeper levies on it.

The Trump administration has said its strategy for third-country deportation is meant to be an inconvenience.

Trump is moving to bring the Smithsonian into alignment with his vision of American history.

The crime that President Trump has mobilized federal law enforcement to address is something Anacostia residents would like to see more resources dedicated to. But it’s complicated.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of protesters marched across Washington, D.C., on Saturday in one of the largest demonstrations against President Donald Trump’s federal takeover of policing in the nation’s capital.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott tour the city in a community walk, pushing back on President Trump's narrative of Charm City.

Congress is expected to allow President Donald Trump’s temporary takeover of Washington’s police department to expire next week as the 30-day limit comes to an end and Mayor Muriel Bowser pledges to maintain close coordination with federal law enforcement.

The Trump administration is fighting Kilmar Abrego Garcia‘s bid to apply for asylum in the United States.