Maryland Primary 2022: Where each gubernatorial candidate stands on gun control

Gun control is a hot-button issue for voters in Maryland and they want to know where each of the candidates for governor stand on the issue.  A significant increase in mass shootings plus an uptick in gun violence since the pandemic has made the right to bear arms and who should have access to them a contentious topic.  

Doctor's lawyer defends steps in 10-year-old girl's cross-state abortion

The doctor reported a June 30 medication abortion for a 10-year-old girl to the state health department on July 2, within the three-day requirement set in state law for a girl younger than 16.

In West Bank, Biden embraces 'two states for two peoples'

“Palestinians and Israelis deserve equal measures of freedom, security, prosperity and dignity,” President Joe Biden said.

Manchin says no to new taxes, climate action in 'stunning' blow to Dems

Senator Joe Manchin says he’ll oppose an economic measure he’s been negotiating with Democratic leaders if it includes climate change action or higher taxes on the rich or corporations.

Watchdog says Secret Service deleted Jan. 6 text messages

Secret Service agents deleted text messages sent and received around the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol even after an inspector general requested them as part of an investigation into the insurrection.

Idaho Republicans poised to reject 2020 election results

Jim Jones, a former chief justice of the Idaho Supreme Court and ex-Republican state attorney general, called the resolution rejecting the election results “asinine.”

New bill would allow pregnant women to collect child support

The Unborn Child Support Act comes less than a month since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Texas AG Ken Paxton files lawsuit to block use of EMTALA to allow abortions

The suit seeks to block the US Department of Health and Human Services from using the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) to require hospitals to perform abortions.

House votes to make reporting UFO sightings easier

In May, the House Intelligence subcommittee held the first hearing on UFOs in more than 50 years.

Maryland 2022 Primary: Get to know the Governor, Comptroller and Attorney General candidates

The 2022 Maryland Primary begins Thursday with early voting and vote-by mail. Election Day is July 19. There are multiple Republican and Democratic candidates vying for three of Maryland's top offices – governor, comptroller and attorney general. 

Maryland 2022 Primary: Get to know the Senate, House, and County Executive candidates

In addition to the big races for governor, comptroller and attorney general, several Republican and Democratic candidates are vying for votes in primary races for the Senate, House of Representatives, and Montgomery County Executive. Early voting kicked off last week and wraps up Thursday, July 14th ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, July 19. 

Man charged with raping 10-year-old girl who traveled to Indiana for abortion

The rape charges came days after some conservatives, including Ohio's Republican governor and attorney general, had raised questions about whether the case was real.

Maryland 2022 Primary: Where each gubernatorial candidate stands on abortion

Abortion rights have become a central issue in the 2022 midterm election after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. We take a look at where each of the candidates for governor of Maryland stand on the issue of abortion access. 

Biden arrives in Mideast jittery about Iran nuclear program

President Biden starts the first visit to the Middle East of his presidency with a monumental task: assuring uneasy Israeli and Saudi Arabian officials that he is committed to preventing Iran from becoming a nuclear power.

Biden to discuss immigration, trade with Mexico's president

The White House says the U.S.-Mexico relationship is a priority and that the countries plan to announce joint actions to improve infrastructure along parts of the U.S.-Mexico border.

Maryland sees surge in applications for wear and carry gun permits

Maryland is dealing with an "exponential increase" in applications for wear and carry gun permits, according to State Police. 

Doctors 'must' provide abortion if life of mother is at stake, Biden admin insists

The Biden administration said Monday that federal law on emergency treatment guidelines preempts state laws in jurisdictions that now ban abortion procedures without any exceptions.

Biden celebration of new gun law clouded by latest shooting

The gun legislation passed after recent mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas. Monday’s event also comes a week after a deadly shooting in Highland Park, Illinois on July 4.