National politics

Mayor Muriel Bowser called it a “giant step forward” to unlocking the site’s potential.

“The movements for civil rights ... would never have come to be if people had given up their cause after a court case or a battle or an election did not go their way,” the vice president said.

The president-elect has said he would reinstate the 2017 travel ban barring people from some predominantly Muslim countries.

Reports of drones or other aircraft flying around at night have spread from New Jersey to Maryland.

Trump was joined by Vice President-elect JD Vance, embattled Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for the 125th matchup.

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had hip replacement surgery Saturday at a U.S. military hospital in Germany after falling while at an event in Luxembourg.

Pelosi, 84 and a Baltimore native, reportedly injured her hip during a fall. She was in Europe to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.

“We will pause the elements that need a closer look or require laying a stronger foundation for full implementation,” Moore said of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.

In the month following Donald Trump’s presidential win, organizations and advocates representing immigrant populations report a significant uptick in inquiries and calls.

As the newly hired Impact Director at Hotel Revival in Mount Vernon, Jasmine Garland begins her role as DEI positions are under attack.

Expected to be the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee in January, Maryland congressman Jamie Raskin said he is focused on safeguarding the Constitution. His Democratic colleagues say he’s ready to lead.

U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin will leave office in January. It’s a moment of significant transition for Maryland, one with far-reaching consequences. You could see that as he traveled the state in the early days of his farewell tour.

The U.S. Department of Justice is helping to transform the Baltimore Police Department. Will that continue under the second Donald Trump administration?

Prosecutors are weighing whether to bring criminal charges against the Singapore-based companies who own and operate the Dali cargo ship that hit the Key Bridge.

As Biden appointees prepare to make their exit, Trump has signaled plans to slash jobs and roll back regulations in agencies like the EPA.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders controlling owner Josh Harris met with congressional lawmakers Monday on Capitol Hill as efforts push forward to secure access to the RFK Stadium site in the District of Columbia.

In May, a female midshipman will join 31 other graduates heading for rigorous training to become a Navy SEAL. She will be the first woman to make the trip from Annapolis to the training waters of San Diego just as debate over women in combat has been renewed.

President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, on Sunday night, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions.

State officials say they don’t have a statewide map of Maryland precincts. The Banner compiled as many maps from counties as we could and approximated the others.

Maryland is preparing for an influx of immigrants looking for less hostile living conditions than in other less-welcoming states