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Trump says US will ‘finish the job’ soon in first prime-time speech since starting Iran war
Trump’s comments offered another mixed signal from the American leader who has offered shifting objectives for the war.
President Donald Trump speaks about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington.
Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump’s birthright citizenship limits as he attends arguments
The Supreme Court seemed poised Wednesday to reject President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship in a momentous case that was magnified by his unparalleled presence in the courtroom.
FILE - Demonstrators holds up a banner during a citizenship rally outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, May 15, 2025.
From new schools to the lakefront library: Inside Howard County’s capital spending plan
Howard County’s $432.6 million capital budget proposal represents an approximately 16% increase from last year.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball briefs the County Council on his proposed fiscal year 2026 budget on April 21, 2025.
Howard County Police chief to retire in June following two fatal police-involved incidents
Howard County’s Chief of Police Gregory Der is planning to retire from the department on June 1 in the wake of two fatal police-involved incidents.
Gregory Der, Howard County Police Chief, holds up a photo of a suspect wanted in the 2024 Columbia Mall shooting during a press conference where he discusses recent crime on February 27, 2025.
Ivan Bates claims Brandon Scott endorsed him. But did he?
One Baltimore Democrat endorsing another is usually a nothing burger, but in this case, there’s so much beef.
Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates and Mayor Brandon Scott chat on October 17, 2024 before sitting on a panel discussion about gun violence at the historic Clifton Mansion.
Why are Baltimore leaders getting a raise? Thank Sheila Dixon.
In Baltimore, annual salary increases for elected officials are a foregone conclusion, a gift from city lawmakers past.
Baltimore City Hall is seen on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 in Baltimore, MD.
Getting rid of that old paint can just got easier in Maryland
Starting April 1, residents and business owners can drop off paint at solid waste facilities and retail or material reuse stores, or order direct pickup through the new PaintCare program.
A nonprofit called PaintCare has a new program in Maryland that will make recycling paint easier for residents and  businesses with leftovers.
Scott to introduce $4.9B budget with focus on infrastructure
The spending plan, which must still be approved by the City Council, is about $3 million larger than the current fiscal year, which began July 1.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott’s spending plan for the upcoming year focuses on infrastructure and closing a small budget gap.
Proposed Baltimore soccer stadium will not receive state funding in 2026
Plans to bring professional soccer to Baltimore took a hit after legislation to build a soccer stadium stalled out in Annapolis.
The Maryland Stadium Authority studied the possibility of building a soccer stadium on the Carroll Park Golf Course.
Everyone has opinions about Mayor Scott’s social media usage. He doesn’t care.
In Baltimore, a no-nonsense city where residents say they value authenticity, Mayor Brandon Scott said his social media usage is “an extension of who I am.”
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott speaks at Baltimore’s Black History Month Parade last month.
Tom McMillen’s Epstein ties prompt University of Maryland student vote
A University System of Maryland regent’s connection to Jeffrey Epstein prompted a student-led referendum at the University of Maryland, College Park.
WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 10:  Former Congressman Tom McMillen (D-MD) arrives at the National Archives Foundation Annual Gala, honoring Laura Bush with the Records Of Achievement Award, at The National Archives on October 10, 2018 in Washington, DC.
Gov. Wes Moore’s approval drops under 50% for first time in new UMBC poll
About 48% of Marylanders approve of the job the Democratic governor is doing, while 42% disapprove and 9% aren’t sure.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s approval rating is 48% in a new poll from the UMBC Institute of Politics.
What’s on Mayor Scott’s agenda? 4 promises from his State of the City address.
At Baltimore Center Stage, Scott gave the speech in the style of a theater performance, navigating the stage in front of stylized images of Baltimore and oversized text.
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026 - Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott addresses attendees of the annual State of the City at Baltimore Center Stage on Tuesday.
US Supreme Court ruling against conversion therapy bans could affect Maryland law
An 8-1 high court majority sided with a Christian counselor who argues the law banning talk therapy violates the First Amendment.
The United States Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. on Friday, January 3, 2025.
Analysis: ICE arrests have slowed down — but not in Maryland
ICE administrative arrests in Maryland more than tripled during the first year of Trump’s second term as compared to former President Joe Biden’s last year in office, a Banner analysis of newly released data shows.
Judge orders Trump administration to halt White House ballroom construction
Construction workers, bottom right, atop the U.S. Treasury, watch as work continues on a largely demolished part of the East Wing of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Washington, before construction of a new ballroom.
What to know about TSA wait times at BWI today
Operations at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport appear to have returned to normal on Tuesday after hours-long lines and travel disruptions last week.
Passengers arrived to relatively short lines at Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport following a weekend of long waits at security checkpoints.
Proposed Baltimore ballot measure would protect inspector general’s records access
The move comes amid a legal dispute between Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming and Mayor Brandon Scott over access to city materials.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 — Councilman Mark Conway listens as former Baltimore City Health Department investigation manager Kyle McDermott testifies during a hearing on the opioid crisis at City Hall.
A stinky milk plant in Laurel is closing, laying off 72 workers
A Maola Local Dairies milk processing plant in North Laurel is laying off 72 workers and closing by Dec. 31, meaning residents no longer have to deal with a stench coming from the plant since at least the ’90s.
The Wellington Farms development is seen beyond the Maola milk processing plant in Laurel.
Gas prices eclipse average of $4 a gallon, the highest since 2022
U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday as the Iran war pushed fuel prices to soar worldwide.
A person fills their car with gas as fuel prices at a gas station are displayed behind them, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Baltimore.
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