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National politics

    U.S. Rep. Beverly Byron remembered for adventurous, trailblazing spirit
    Byron represented Western Maryland in the House of Representatives for seven terms.
    Rep. Beverly Byron.
    Naval Academy faculty told to avoid ‘divisive concepts’ like ‘systemic racism’
    After President Trump's recent DEI-focused executive order, Naval Academy faculty were told to stop teaching about systematic racism and sexism.
    The Naval Academy in Annapolis.
    What to know about the federal workforce under Trump
    Since President Donald Trump began his second term last month, he has focused on dramatically reducing the federal workforce at a breakneck pace.
    WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 03: Protestors gather outside of USAID headquarters on February 03, 2025 in Washington, DC. Elon Musk, tech billionaire and head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), said in a social media post that he and U.S. President Donald Trump will shut down the foreign assistance agency.
    David Rubenstein says outgoing president, staffers made Kennedy Center a ‘beacon for the performing arts’
    “President Kennedy would be proud of your selfless work, your long hours, your commitment to excellence, and your dedication to the performing arts," Rubenstein said in reference to president Deborah Rutter, who was fired.
    Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein speaks with guests at Living Classrooms event honoring him on September 14th, 2024 in Baltimore, MD.
    Judge clears way for Trump’s plan to downsize federal workforce with deferred resignation program
    A federal judge on Wednesday cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s plan to downsize the federal workforce with a deferred resignation program.
    President Donald Trump takes a question from a reporter after signing a series of executive orders at the White House on February 10, 2025 in Washington, DC.
    Senate confirms Gabbard as Trump’s director of national intelligence after Republicans fall in line
    Gabbard will take over the top intelligence post as Trump works to reshape vast portions of the federal government.
    Tulsi Gabbard, U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee to be Director of National Intelligence, testifies during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee on January 30, 2025 in Washington, DC.
    Trump administration appeals Maryland judge’s ruling blocking birthright citizenship order
    This is the second such appeal the administration has sought since Trump’s executive order was blocked in court.
    WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.  Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States.
    Citing ‘wokeness,’ Trump says he’s firing boards at Naval Academy, other military colleges
    President Trump says he firing the boards of the nation’s military academies, including the Naval Academy. He claims they have been “infiltrated by Woke Leftist Ideologues.”
    President Donald Trump stands on the Navy side of the field to start the second half of the Army-Navy game at Lincoln Financial Field on Dec. 14, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
    Letter: Katie Curran O’Malley is so much more than a former first lady
    The former executive director of the Women’s Law Center says Katie Curran O’Malley’s accomplishments make her far more than just a former first lady.
    Katie Curran O'Malley is the executive director of the Women's Law Center of Maryland.
    In a constitutional crisis, are Chris Van Hollen’s words enough?
    At every opportunity, U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen has been blunt in talking about the Trump administration’s assault on federal agencies, using descriptions such as “corrupt bargain,” “power grab,” and “coup.”
    U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen speaks during a rally held by Maryland Delegation Members outside of the Social Security Administration Headquarters, in Woodlawn, Monday February 10, 2025. The rally held was for protecting the Integrity of Social Security, Medicare, & Medicaid Amid Reports of DOGE Interference.
    US judge keeps Trump plan to push out federal workers on hold
    President Donald Trump’s plan to downsize the federal workforce remains on hold after a courtroom hearing on Monday afternoon.
    WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on January 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump announced an investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and took questions on a range of topics including his presidential pardons of Jan. 6 defendants, the war in Ukraine, cryptocurrencies and other topics.
    Maryland delegation condemns DOGE at Social Security rally in Woodlawn
    Sen. Chris Van Hollen and other Maryland Democratic leaders denounced slashing cuts by DOGE at a rally outside the Woodlawn-based Social Security Administration.
    Rep. Kweisi Mfume speaks during a rally outside of the Social Security Administration headquarters in Woodlawn amid reports DOGE is eyeing the agency.
    Trump’s early actions drive Baltimore-area immigrants into hiding
    President Donald Trump’s immigration policies have immigrants, regardless of status, altering their normal routines. Some have stopped going to public places. Some have voluntarily returned to their home countries.
    “Fear, cruelty and chaos is the point,” says Vanessa Cardenas, executive director of America’s Voice, a national pro-immigration organization based in Washington, D.C.
    Trump orders leave academic researchers fearful of political influence over grants
    President Donald Trump’s crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives has thrown into doubt the future of research by scientists whose work is funded by federal grants.
    Even though there’s not clarity on the Trump administration’s new policies, some research projects have been put on hold.
    Trump posts that he is replacing Orioles owner David Rubenstein as chairman of Kennedy Center
    In Trump’s post, he wrote that he plans to make the Kennedy Center “great again.”
    President Joe Biden, right, presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation's highest civilian honor, to David Rubenstein in the East Room of the White House, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Washington.
    Howard County rolls out hotline, resources for federal workers amid Trump cuts
    Amid the Trump administration’s plan to dramatically reduce and reshape the federal workforce, Howard County is standing up resources for residents who are feeling the pinch.
    Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, right, shakes hands with former Sen. Larry Young at the Maryland State House in Annapolis on Wednesday.
    Trump administration plans to slash all but a fraction of USAID jobs, officials say
    The Trump administration presented a plan to dramatically cut staffing worldwide for U.S. aid projects as part of its dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development.
    WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 03: Protestors gather outside of USAID headquarters on February 03, 2025 in Washington, DC. Elon Musk, tech billionaire and head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), said in a social media post that he and U.S. President Donald Trump will shut down the foreign assistance agency.
    Under Armour says Trump tariffs have little impact on company
    Under Armour isn’t expecting to be affected by proposed Trump tariffs, and in an earnings call Thursday it reported a 6% quarterly decline in revenue, which was less than projected.
    Baltimore-based Under Armour says it doesn’t import much from China or Mexico, and nothing from Canada.
    Maryland federal workers feel pressure ahead of buyout deadline
    Hundreds of federal workers turned out for a forum in Howard County ahead of the Thursday night deadline to decide whether to take Elon Musk's resign-with-pay deal.
    Howard County residents who work for the federal government packed a forum about the Trump administration’s moves to slash the workforce.
    Judge temporarily blocks Trump plan offering incentives for federal workers to resign
    A federal judge on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to push out federal employees by offering them financial incentives.
    WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 05: Protesters rally outside of the Theodore Roosevelt Federal Building headquarters of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management on February 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. The group of federal employees and supporters are protesting against Elon Musk, tech billionaire and head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and his aids who have been given access to federal employee personal data and have allegedly locked out career civil servants from the OPM computer systems. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
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