National politics

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Maryland’s lone Republican in Congress, U.S. Rep. Andy Harris, said he thinks it’s acceptable for the federal government to front the money for the bridge while pursuing payment from liable parties.

The rule is the first national drinking water limit on toxic PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which are widespread and long lasting in the environment.

A majority of voters indicated strong feelings about abortion, but more expressed concerns about crime and the economy.

Maryland’s delegation on Capitol Hill is preparing legislation that would ensure that the federal government pays the full cost of replacing the Francis Scott Key Bridge that collapsed into the Patapsco River two weeks ago.

The devastating collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge prompted racist falsehoods to spread like wildfire online. Maryland Port Commissioner Karenthia Barber found herself in the crosshairs of a far-right disinformation campaign against “DEI” — diversity, equity and inclusion — alongside her co-commissioner Sandy Roberts.

Jack Luetkemeyer has long contributed to political campaigns, but is making his biggest move yet in support of Sheila Dixon.

Crews have removed containers from the Dali and unauthorized drones have entered the airspace around the ship.

What was going to be the first U.S. Senate Democratic candidate debate of the primary election, had to pivot to a question-answer format.

The Maryland House of Delegates welcomed a new student page on April Fool's Day.

President Joe Biden visited Baltimore Friday afternoon for an aerial tour of the collapsed France Scott Key Bridge and a meeting with families of the six construction workers killed in the disaster.

Former Gov. Larry Hogan, who is running for the U.S. Senate, has been low-key in his response to the Key Bridge collapse, primarily stressing the need for Democrats and Republicans to work together.

Crews are working to rig up some of the shipping containers that are on the bow of the Dali and get them moved to Tradepoint Atlantic, officials with the Unified Command said Thursday.

As Baltimore recovers from the Key Bridge collapse, America must not forget that the city has been an essential part of its history and progress, says Eric S. Singer, a historian and an authority on the structural, political and cultural history of the city.

The United Democracy Project, the super PAC arm of the influential American Israel Public Affairs Committee, launched a television ad on behalf of state Sen. Sarah Elfreth’s run for the open seat in Anne Arundel, Carroll and Howard counties.

Republican former Gov. Larry Hogan has been quick to condemn the revenue package that has led to a budget showdown between the General Assembly chambers.

With billions already earmarked, Baltimore could become a proving ground — and maybe a blueprint — for national Democrats’ infrastructure goals.

Each of the Democratic frontrunners would face a tight showdown against Republican front-runner Gov. Larry Hogan, the poll found.

Baltimore has become the latest target of a national far-right campaign spreading thinly veiled racism after a catastrophic event.