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Eyeing Andy Harris, a top Democrat waits on redistricting decision As state leaders debate whether to redraw the electoral map, Jake Day waits.

Weighing a run against Rep. Andy Harris, Jake Day’s polling found an uphill climb for any Democrat. But if Maryland leaders decide to redraw the district, it could be a game changer.

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Moore picks longtime Dem strategist to head budget office Weissmann was chief of staff for two Democratic Senate presidents: current President Bill Ferguson and the late, longtime President Thomas V. Mike Miller, from Prince George’s County.

In picking a new budget secretary, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore turned to someone with deep knowledge and extensive relationships in the State House: Yaakov "Jake" Weissmann, who served as chief of staff to 2 Senate presidents.

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Trump administration threatens back pay for furloughed federal workers Congress, a Trump administration memo says, is able to decide whether it wants to pay the workers or not as part of legislation to reopen the government.

Pres. Trump signed a law in 2019 that said furloughed federal workers get paid once a shutdown ends. Today he threatened their back pay. It was Maryland Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin who wrote that law for exactly this reason.

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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is everywhere. What’s his next move? Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is making national appearances, and everyone is vying for his attention. What’s his next move?

A fascinating and enlightening look at Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott’s recently elevated profile and his political future, by @emilyopilo.bsky.social.

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Maryland House speaker says ‘now is the time’ to take up congressional redistricting “Now is the time to have conversations about redistricting in Maryland,” Adrienne A. Jones told The Banner. “He has a ready and an eager and a willing partner in me.”

Maryland House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones said it’s time to talk — about redistricting.

Maryland is one Democratic stronghold poised to counter GOP remapping in a national battle for control of the U.S. House.

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State knew foster teen living in hotel was 'high risk,' mom says For years advocates had warned the practice of housing vulnerable children in hotels and hospitals could have tragic consequences.

Mom says Maryland agency knew foster teen was ‘high risk’ before placing her in hotel where she died of a suspected overdose.

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Trump’s potential bid to ‘whitewash’ Harpers Ferry meets pushback Maryland Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks called on the federal government to halt efforts to “whitewash American History” at Harpers Ferry National Historic Park in West Virginia.

Maryland senators are calling foul on President Trump’s attempt to whitewash history, @sararuberg.bsky.social reports.

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Maryland steps in to fill funding gaps amid federal shutdown Maryland plans to use state money to fund food and cash assistance and fund state employee salaries typically paid with federal dollars as it rides out a government shutdown, Gov. Wes Moore said Wedne...

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said he's directed state agencies to keep federally funded programs running with state money during the shutdown. In the past, the feds have reimbursed the state after reopening. There's been no guarantee that will happen this time.

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Senate can’t agree on a spending plan, putting Maryland’s federal workforce at risk It’s unclear, with the House of Representatives adjourned until next week, when lawmakers could consider their next moves to reopen the government.

The federal government is set to shut down tomorrow as Congress remains at an impasse. Federal workers in Maryland may feel the immediate effects.

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Maryland will pay a price whether there's a federal shutdown or not Maryland and its Democrat-dominated congressional delegation sit in the crosshairs of the federal government spending fight.

Here’s more snow hat Maryland stands to lose no matter what happens.

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House Democrats aren’t in session today but held a press conference restating their case to fight for health care hours before a government shutdown. Minority leader Hakeem Jeffries said Dems are ready to do their jobs while Republicans are “on vacation.”

State trimming 500 jobs through buyouts, eliminating vacancies With hundreds of jobs eliminated, Maryland’s state budget will see $47 million in savings annually.

📉The numbers are in: Maryland's state government workforce will shrink by 500 positions, a combination of workers taking buyouts and vacant positions being eliminated.

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Maryland will pay a price whether there's a federal shutdown or not Maryland and its Democrat-dominated congressional delegation sit in the crosshairs of the federal government spending fight.

Md. Sen. Chris Van Hollen on CNN Sunday said Dems in Congress are united heading into a federal shutdown even as Republicans threaten mass firings of federal workers.

Failed talks could hit Maryland right in the pocketbook.

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Maryland lawmakers seek to honor Black children buried in unmarked graves “[W]e need to be mindful of never, ever allowing something like this to happen again," said state Sen. Michael Jackson.

Just past the tree-line of a well manicured vet cemetery lies what researchers believe are the unmarked graves of Black children who died in state custody. Lawmakers said they want to restore dignity to those buried there.
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Trump administration questions Key Bridge cost, minority contracting President Donald Trump’s administration is questioning the cost of replacing Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge and criticizing Maryland laws that require some of the work be contracted ou...

In addition to questioning the cost of a rebuilt Francis Scott Key Bridge, Donald Trump’s administration has a new target: Maryland laws requiring minority-owned businesses complete a chunk of the work.

The latest from me and @hayesgardner.bsky.social:

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Maryland Democrats in Congress vote against stopgap bill as shutdown looms Maryland members of Congress voted along party lines Friday as Democrats and Republicans failed to agree on a plan to fund the government past Sept. 30.

Congress clocked out today without a plan to fund the government. Maryland Democrats said their side has been willing to negotiate but all voted against a stopgap bill because they’re hoping to get Republicans to the table.

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More vocal than ever, Van Hollen pressures Democrats to ditch ‘spineless politics’ Senator’s Iowa speech criticizes minority party leaders for “spineless politics”

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen isn't known as a rabble rouser in Congress, but this year he's stepped in front of issues some Dems think are too hot to touch.

On a national platform Saturday, he blasted his own party for their timidity.

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Can confirm. Maddi's your girl.

Maryland’s Van Hollen has Democrats' leadership on his mind Senator’s Iowa speech criticizes minority party leaders for “spineless politics”

@vanhollen.senate.gov did more than eat steak in Iowa on Saturday. He delivered a performance review for minority leaders in Congress, telling them to stop the "spineless politics."

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She led troops into Baltimore in 2015 and is now worried about a Trump deployment High-ranking, retired military officers have warned the president’s use of troops against residents politicizes an apolitical institution and erodes Americans’ trust in its military.

Maj. Gen. Linda Singh led troops into Baltimore in 2015 after the death of Freddie Gray. She's not seeing that level of crisis now as Pres. Trump sends troops to American cities. She and others are speaking out.

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Van Hollen urges Iowans to step up for democracy In a sweeping speech, Van Hollen assailed a long list of President Donald Trump’s policies and blasted his Republican colleagues for “rubber-stamping” them.

Sen. Chris Van Hollen traveled to Iowa to deliver a message to hundreds of Democrats on Saturday: Democracy is in trouble, and so is their party. It’s up to them to fix it.

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Top Maryland General Assembly leaders targeted by bomb threats The presiding officers of Maryland’s General Assembly were targeted by bomb threats on Thursday, amid rising concern about political violence in the nation.

The top Democratic leaders of the Maryland General Assembly – House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones and Senate President Bill Ferguson – were both targeted by bomb threats at their homes today.

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Top Maryland General Assembly leaders targeted by bomb threats The presiding officers of Maryland’s General Assembly were targeted by bomb threats on Thursday, amid rising concern about political violence in the nation.

The presiding officers of Maryland’s General Assembly were targeted by bomb threats on Thursday, amid rising concern about political violence in the nation. By @pwoodreporter.bsky.social

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What a court ruling means for Trump’s plans to send troops to Baltimore Attorney General Anthony Brown said he was encouraged by a California judge’s “good ruling” to keep a state’s military from policing civilians.

Pres. Trump’s National Guard deployments in other cities are facing legal challenges. Maryland’s A.G. Anthony Brown said he’s closely watching what happens should the president send them to Baltimore.

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Trump hints at sending troops to Baltimore; White House won’t clarify President Donald Trump was declarative on his plans for Chicago but ambiguous when it came to Baltimore.

Pres. Trump on Tuesday hinted at sending National Guard to Baltimore. The White House did not clarify the president’s meandering remarks.

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What the law says about whether Trump can send troops to Baltimore As President Donald Trump normally acts first and lets the courts sort it out later, experts say we’re drifting into uncharted territory.

Here's more on what the law says on the president's and governors' use of the National Guard.

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Trump’s use of National Guard in Los Angeles is illegal, judge rules The decision comes as Trump has discussed National Guard deployments in Democratic-led cities like Chicago, Baltimore and New York.

A federal judge ruled the Trump admin's use of the National Guard in L.A. was illegal and violated a law that keeps military from carrying out law enforcement activities against civilians.

This is a key decision by the court's over how the president can use the Guard.

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Have you been wondering if President Trump can send troops to Baltimore? There are pathways, but he’d be testing the law. Experts weigh in on what’s possible:

Judge wants Kilmar Abrego Garcia to remain in US amid deportation fight Immigration and Customs Enforcement is currently holding Kilmar Abrego Garcia in a Virginia detention center, as the case of the Salvadoran native reaches yet another crescendo.

The latest turn in Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s legal saga from @thebaltimorebanner.com reporters Danny Zawodny & John-John Williams.

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Trump vs. Moore: Everything the president has said about Baltimore In an escalating war of words, President Donald Trump threatened to send the National Guard to Baltimore, revoke funding for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge and questioned Gov. Wes Moore's mil...

President Donald Trump v. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore: We've tracked all the back-and-forth from the last couple weeks for you.

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