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House expected to vote on bill forcing release of Jeffrey Epstein files
The House is expected to vote Tuesday on legislation to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, the culmination of a monthslong effort that has overcome opposition from President Donald Trump and Republican leadership.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., center, is joined from left by House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., and Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., to talk to reporters about the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Kevin Plank wants Maryland to buy his luxury horse farm
Emails detail a pitch to turn Sagamore Farm into a state-owned horse training facility.
Sagamore Farm in northern Baltimore County was founded in 1925 by Issac Emerson, the inventor of Bromo-Seltzer.
‘Help, I have a baby!’ ICE struggles with Honduran man before Baltimore arrest
Videos posted in a Southeast Baltimore social media group Sunday show a group of agents wearing black tactical gear marked “Police” dragging a man along a sidewalk in Highlandtown.
A still from a video from Baltimore residents as they move to confront apparent immigration agents on a Southeast Baltimore residential street Sunday morning.
Deal between Dali and US has left crew ‘marooned’ in Baltimore for 19 months
The NTSB will discuss probable cause of the Key Bridge collapse during a meeting Tuesday in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, nine crew members of the Dali ship that struck the bridge are stuck in Baltimore under a deal between the ship owner and U.S. government.
Several members of the Dali's crew have remained in the Baltimore area since the Dali lost power and smashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024, killing six construction workers.
Judge scolds Justice Department for ‘profound investigative missteps’ in Comey case
The Justice Department engaged in a “disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps” in the process of securing an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, a federal judge ruled Monday in directing prosecutors to provide defense lawyers with all grand jury materials from the case.
The case against former FBI Director James Comey, right, and a separate prosecution of New York Attorney General Letitia James have hastened concerns that the Justice Department is being weaponized in pursuit of Trump’s political opponents.
Key Bridge rebuild expected to cost billions more than preliminary estimate
The new bridge is now expected to open by the end of 2030 and cost between $4.3 billion and $5.2 billion — more than twice initial estimates — Bruce Gartner, executive director of the Maryland Transportation Authority, said Monday.
Crane barges are seen at the Francis Scott Key Bridge site at sunrise as test piles are installed into the Patapsco River bed to test the strength and stability for the new bridge's foundation.
Hagerstown mother and nail salon owner set for deportation to Vietnam
Melissa Tran’s six-month legal battle has highlighted the impacts of President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement campaign on longtime residents and their families.
Mong “Melissa” Tuyen Thi Tran’s university diploma in her Hagerstown home. The mother of four is set to be deported to Vietnam as soon as Monday.
Can Maryland kick Avelo out of BWI over ICE flights?
A small airline is raising a big stir at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall airport.
People gather Sunday, July 27, 2025, on an Interstate 195 overpass near BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport to protest Avelo Airlines deal with ICE to operate deportation flights. Avelo operates a limited number of passenger flights out of BWI.
Is Bill Ferguson playing with fire when it comes to redistricting Maryland?
Maryland's Democratic Senate leader has taken a redistricting position that’s at odds with his party.
Senate President Bill Ferguson moderates floor debate on crossover day at the Maryland State House in Annapolis, Md. on Monday, March 17, 2025. Any bill not passed by either the House or Senate by midnight on crossover day is likely defeated for the 2025 session.
FAA lifts order slashing flights, allowing airlines to resume regular schedules
The Federal Aviation Administration says it is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed during the government shutdown at 40 major U.S. airports.
Travelers walk through the terminal at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in Baltimore, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025.
‘Paul Revere’ of Baltimore says he was shoved by apparent ICE agent
Baltimore activist Clifford “Buzz” Grambo said, after confronting apparent ICE agents in Patterson Park, he was shoved several times.
A still from a video showing Baltimore resident Clifford “Buzz” Grambo as he confronts apparent immigration agents on a Southeast Baltimore residential street Sunday morning.
Chris Van Hollen for Senate minority leader? Don’t bet on it.
As criticism of Chuck Schumer’s leadership rises after Democrats’ collapse on the shutdown, you have to strain to hear anything but loyalty from Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks.
Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 - Senator Chris Van Hollen addresses the crowd at Symphony Woods Park in Columbia during the No Kings rally.
Feds confirm ICE officers have begun enforcement surge in North Carolina’s largest city
Federal officials confirmed Saturday that a surge of immigration enforcement in North Carolina’s largest city had begun as agents were seen making arrests in multiple locations.
Willy Aceituno, left, makes a police report with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officer N. Sherill, after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers broke his window during an enforcement operation, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)
Marylanders weigh in on Democrats’ congressional redistricting plan
Members of Gov. Wes Moore’s redistricting advisory commission sat stone-faced Friday as dozens of Marylanders weighed in for two hours.
The Maryland State House in Annapolis is the oldest state capital building in the nation still in continuous legislative use.
FAA takes first steps to restore flights after shutdown strain, but some limits remain
Baltimore and Washington, D.C.-area airports were running smoothly on Saturday morning after the shutdown has impacted travelers over recent days.
Southwest Airlines planes sit at gates as travelers walk through Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in Baltimore, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit in a push to lower grocery prices
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits.
President Donald Trump speaks during an event on foster care in the East Room of the at the White House, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Baltimore influencer ‘Sail Local Guy’ to challenge Sen. Bill Ferguson in primary election
Baltimore social media influencer and small-business owner Bobby LaPin will challenge Senate President Bill Ferguson in the Democratic primary in June.
Sailor Bobby LaPin on his boat near the Key Bridge.
Resignations sweep Howard County appeals board. Chair blames political interference
A simmering conflict between Howard County’s Board of Appeals and County Council members erupted this week with claims of political interference and a wave of resignations.
The Howard County Board of Appeals voted on Thursday, June 26.
Maryland working to get SNAP back to normal
The federal government shutdown is over, but it’s going to take some time for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to get back on track.
FILE - SNAP EBT information sign is displayed at a gas station in Riverwoods, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, file)
Baltimore County Public Library lays off 14 part-time employees
The positions were due to be phased out since 2018, when the library decided to no longer hire part-time librarians.
6/22/22—Exterior of the Towson branch of the Baltimore County Library.
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