Biden willing to shorten programs to pass $3.5T spending bill

President Joe Biden says he would prefer to cut the duration of programs in his big social services and climate change package rather than eliminate some entirely.

Delicate GOP dance for Trump, Youngkin in Virginia gov race (AP analysis)

While schedules could change in the final weeks of the race, the two are not expected to turn out together in person before the Nov. 2 election against Democrat Terry McAuliffe.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan introduces 'Refund the Police' initiative, met with pushback

A boost in funding is on the way for police agencies across the state of Maryland to combat violent crime and also assist victims of crime. However, not everyone supports the idea.

DC mayor defends Chappelle as a ‘genius’ in wake of trans-phobic allegations

Controversy has once again surrounded iconic comedian and Silver Spring native Dave Chappelle – this time for alleged trans-phobic jokes he made on a Netflix special.

Trump expected to give deposition in lawsuit

Former President Donald Trump is slated to return to New York City to provide a videotaped deposition in a case about his security team’s crackdown on a protest during the early days of his presidential campaign in 2015.

‘Loved and accepted just the way you are,’ Biden says on National Coming Out Day

The president released a statement to formally recognize National Coming Out Day, which began in 1988 to remember the anniversary of the second major National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan opens ‘Koreatown’ in Ellicott City

Ellicott City welcomed a new neighborhood into its city limits on Friday when Governor Larry Hogan officially opened “Koreatown.”

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan's former Chief of Staff indicted for fraud, illegal wiretapping

A former Chief of Staff for Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has been indicted for allegedly fraudulently obtaining funds from Maryland Environmental Service corporation and illegally recording private conversations with senior Maryland state officials. 

‘SNL’ pokes fun at Biden and the feuding Dem factions

Senators Sinema and Manchin and reps Omar and Ocasio-Cortez were all lampooned during the show's season opener.

Biden says 'everybody is frustrated' as Dems battle over infrastructure, spending bills

As Democrats work to resolve the rift stalling President Joe Biden's agenda, the president told reporters on Saturday, “Everybody is frustrated. That’s part of being in government.”

COVID booster shot eligibility in Maryland clarified by Gov Hogan

Citing confusion and conflicting guidance, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday clarified which state residents are eligible for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster.

Florida State Representative rips DC food, reaps the whirlwind on Twitter

If there’s one thing District residents are proud of, it’s the dining experience in the nation’s capital – so a Florida State Representative may have bitten off more than he could chew when he ripped DC food on Twitter.

Donald Trump sues niece Mary Trump, NY Times over 2018 story on taxes

Mary Trump, the former president's estranged niece, and the New York Times are facing a lawsuit filed by Donald Trump over a 2018 story about his family’s wealth and tax practices that was based on confidential documents she provided to the newspaper’s reporters.