Maryland Politics

In the last 2 hours

Judge will consider releasing Kilmar Abrego Garcia from jail, possibly leading to his deportation The Columbian, Washington17:50

In the last 8 hours

The secret to Baltimore's extraordinary year Popular Information11:42

Earlier today

Annapolis among cities to host rallies, activities in honor of late Rep. John Lewis Maryland Matters09:31

Maryland brings one-stop shopping to applications for multiple public benefits Maryland Matters09:31

Trump’s EPA flags a problem with offshore wind permit issued by Maryland Maryland Matters09:31

Yesterday

Trump adminstration accuses another political opponent of mortgage fraud: Adam Schiff Inman21:24 15-Jul-25

Trump accuses 'scam artist' Schiff of lying about Maryland home to commit mortgage fraud Fox News20:07 15-Jul-25

The End of Nationwide Injunctions: How Trump v. CASA Could Undermine Democracy Feminist Majority Foundation19:57 15-Jul-25

Governor Moore Announces Streamlined Benefits Access for Marylanders Through Maryland Benefits One Application Maryland Governor (Press Release)18:06 15-Jul-25

Trump accuses impeachment leader Schiff of ‘mortgage fraud’ over Maryland home he keeps while… Yahoo! UK & Ireland15:23 15-Jul-25

Trump slams CA congressman Schiff for out of state home The Independent15:14 15-Jul-25

Baltimore crime, homicide drops overshadowed by federal actions that could hinder gains Maryland Matters06:06 15-Jul-25

Moore taps Carroll County Republican, Army vet to head veterans department Maryland Matters06:03 15-Jul-25

Maryland joins 24 states suing White House over refusal to release $6.8 billion in school funds Maryland Matters05:51 15-Jul-25

In the last 7 days

Marylanders Urged to Stay Cautious and Prepared for Possible Flash Flooding Maryland Governor (Press Release)21:00 14-Jul-25

Governor Moore Announces Appointment of Ed Rothstein as Secretary of the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military… Maryland Governor (Press Release)18:58 14-Jul-25

Nick Mosby takes a job with his ex-wife’s employer, a California nonprofit seeking to build in Baltimore Baltimore Brew16:00 14-Jul-25

Maryland churches could openly endorse candidates from the pulpit, under IRS proposal Maryland Matters12:56 14-Jul-25

Trump says US will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine Yahoo! UK & Ireland01:35 14-Jul-25

Baltimore mayor continues ‘Safe Summer’ program ABC News15:49 13-Jul-25

Judge rips Department of Justice over case Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette09:42 12-Jul-25

Appeals court overturns Mosby’s mortgage fraud conviction, upholds perjury charges Maryland Matters08:23 12-Jul-25

Judge likely to keep Abrego Garcia detained to prevent quick deportation Maryland Matters08:23 12-Jul-25

Secret Service bolsters security with drones, mobile command posts following Butler CBS News00:41 12-Jul-25

Maryland judge grants 3 people linked to Zizian group a joint trial VTDigger23:52 11-Jul-25

‘The Evidence Is Not Credible’: Judge Skewers Defiant Trump DOJ In Abrego Garcia Case Talking Points Memo22:34 11-Jul-25

Governor Moore Announces More Than $4.6 Million in Maryland Heritage Grant Awards to Promote Local Economic Development Maryland Governor (Press Release)16:45 11-Jul-25

Health advocates warn budget reconciliation will strain the state health care system Maryland Matters14:40 11-Jul-25

State officials, advocates map out a grim future for food benefits under federal cuts to SNAP Maryland Matters12:07 11-Jul-25

Spending bill stalls in US Senate amid fight over Maryland as FBI HQ destination Maryland Matters12:07 11-Jul-25

ICE official’s court testimony provides few answers on agency’s plan for Abrego Garcia Maryland Matters12:07 11-Jul-25

Eric Costello takes a job with Baltimore’s Atlas Restaurant Group Baltimore Brew00:29 11-Jul-25

Governor Moore Announces Additional $1 Million in Emergency Funds for Western Maryland Families Impacted by Floods Maryland Governor (Press Release)18:18 10-Jul-25

Judge will consider Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s request to avoid deportation before his Tennessee trial PBS Online18:06 10-Jul-25

Judge will consider Abrego Garcia’s request to try to avoid deportation before his trial The Washington Times17:32 10-Jul-25

Kilmar Abrego Garcia Fights Trump Administration’s Effort to Deport Him Again Before Trial Mississippi Free Press17:16 10-Jul-25

Senators Act to Block Trump, Move FBI Headquarters to Maryland Bloomberg Law17:11 10-Jul-25

Governor Moore Announces Open Sector Request to Identify Reliable and Cost-Saving Electric Transmission Projects Maryland Governor (Press Release)16:26 10-Jul-25

Baltimore among cities looking to join lawsuit against Trump funding cuts to sanctuary cities Maryland Matters08:23 10-Jul-25

Federal freeze on funds could cost Maryland schools $125 million this year Maryland Matters05:24 10-Jul-25

Judge denies Trump admin's attempt to dismiss Abrego Garcia suit The Raw Story04:29 10-Jul-25

White House under tornado threat? Massive warning issued in Washington DC Hindustan Times02:34 10-Jul-25

Judge turns down attempt by Trump administration to dismiss Abrego Garcia suit Kansas Reflector23:44 9-Jul-25

Governor Moore Announces Maryland Department of Transportation Leadership Transition Maryland Governor (Press Release)21:51 9-Jul-25

Baltimore Mayor’s Office shows council its overdose prevention plan, allays fears overlong term solutions WYPR21:03 9-Jul-25

Governor Moore Announces First Round of Maryland Business Ready Sites Funding to Support Business Attraction,… Maryland Governor (Press Release)16:34 9-Jul-25

Attorney General Bonta Joins Lawsuit to Prevent Trump Administration from Distributing Thousands of Forced Reset… California Attorney General (Press Release)00:58 9-Jul-25

In the last month

Governor Moore Scales Up Nationally-Recognized EARN Maryland Program to Connect More Workers with High-Demand Careers Maryland Governor (Press Release)23:53 8-Jul-25

'Repeatedly skirted this Court's directive': Trump-appointed judge orders DHS response after… Law & Crime22:13 8-Jul-25

DOJ launches unusual lawsuit against entire federal district court in Maryland NPR18:11 8-Jul-25

Governor Moore Announces $50 Million in Grant Awards and a New Philanthropic Fund to Support Vacancy Reduction in… Maryland Governor (Press Release)14:51 8-Jul-25

Another federal judge orders AmeriCorps to reinstate workers, restore funds Maryland Matters08:35 8-Jul-25

Abrego Garcia lawyers try to return him to Maryland, fearing removal to third country Maryland Matters08:23 8-Jul-25

Trump Administration Vows to Deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia Before His Trial People22:59 7-Jul-25

Governor Moore Visits Baltimore City Youth Development Nonprofit for Roundtable on Empowering Young Men and Boys Maryland Governor (Press Release)22:40 7-Jul-25

U.S. will try to deport Abrego Garcia before his trial, Justice Department attorney says Los Angeles Times21:01 7-Jul-25

Judge Xinis grills Trump lawyers over plans to deport Abrego Garcia in high-profile hearing Fox News20:23 7-Jul-25

U.S. will try to deport Abrego Garcia before his trial, prosecutor says The Washington Times20:07 7-Jul-25

Judge calls DOJ's motion to dismiss Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawsuit "meritless" CBS News19:32 7-Jul-25

'A one-off mistake': Trump administration contradicts White House officials, admits Abrego… Law & Crime17:11 7-Jul-25

Obama-appointed judge to rule on motion to dismiss in high-stakes Abrego Garcia case hearing Fox News14:26 7-Jul-25

Legal Aid That Helped Abuse Victim Threatened with Trump Cuts Bloomberg Law09:46 7-Jul-25

Maryland's New 3 Percent Tax Will Chill the State's Emerging Tech Sector Reason11:46 6-Jul-25

Maryland aging slightly faster than U.S. as a whole, new Census numbers show Maryland Matters12:59 5-Jul-25

News analysis: What Mamdani’s win may portend for Maryland Maryland Matters12:21 5-Jul-25

Baltimore officials push for more action to lower energy bills Maryland Matters06:19 4-Jul-25

Staffing cuts to national parks could pose safety concerns for summer visitors CBS News01:26 4-Jul-25

Maryland State Board of Elections Sends Invitation to All Libertarian Voters, Suggesting They May Want to Switch Ballot Access News (Weblog)01:01 4-Jul-25

Governor Moore Announces Increased Energy Assistance Benefits Maryland Governor (Press Release)23:04 3-Jul-25

Abrego Garcia says he endured beatings, torture in Salvadoran prison ahead of criminal trial Fox News21:47 3-Jul-25

Abrego Garcia says beaten, tortured in El Salvador prison, Trump admin calls account 'sob story' Just The News21:35 3-Jul-25

Maryland lawmakers vote along party lines on Trump’s budget bill WYPR21:30 3-Jul-25

Trump Appointee and Ex-Prosecutor to Hear DOJ’s Judges Lawsuit Bloomberg Law20:11 3-Jul-25

Man arrested for trying to bring "ghost gun" into Capitol Hill office building CBS News16:33 3-Jul-25

U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks, Duke Alumna, Meets with Inaugural Master of Public Affairs Cohort Duke Today15:49 3-Jul-25

Salvadoran Prison Officials Admitted to Abrego Garcia 'Your Tattoos Are Fine' Despite Trump Insisting Otherwise: Lawyers Latin Times15:29 3-Jul-25

Millions spent on City website redesign being handled by company with close ties to Mayor Scott Baltimore Brew14:26 3-Jul-25

Clean cars in Maryland? Governor, attorney general drag their feet as Trump harms our state Maryland Matters13:36 3-Jul-25

As Congress debates ban on funds for gender-affirming care, trans advocates watch, worry Maryland Matters12:58 3-Jul-25

Maryland’s ‘fight is not over’ after Trump’s decision to keep FBI in D.C. The Washington Post05:08 3-Jul-25

‘Don’t Maryland my Virginia’: Youngkin, 2025 GOP ticket rallies together for first time ahead… Fox News21:02 2-Jul-25

'The court has found no such case': Judge calls out immigration lawyer for citing 'seemingly… Law & Crime19:05 2-Jul-25

Maryland House members, on both sides of the aisle, pan Senate budget bill Maryland Matters14:34 2-Jul-25

Maryland officials vow to fight Trump plans to relocate FBI to another site in D.C. Maryland Matters13:29 2-Jul-25

Maryland gets one court win, joins two more suits against Trump administration Maryland Matters13:16 2-Jul-25

ICE investigation leads to prison sentence for 'dangerous predator' who abused 2-year-old Fox News03:22 2-Jul-25

Governor Moore Announces Appointment of Bob Yeager as Director of the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation Maryland Governor (Press Release)17:58 1-Jul-25

Maryland’s sanctuary law could prevent Abrego Garcia’s return The Washington Times14:40 1-Jul-25

The Godfather Presidency: How Donald Trump’s Governing Style Mimics the Mob Vanity Fair11:12 1-Jul-25

With payment of a fine, Pittman cleared to take leadership of state Democrats Maryland Matters00:01 1-Jul-25

Leases in Maryland will now come with a mold clean-up plan WYPR22:39 30-Jun-25

A Public Access Line — Finally — in the Abrego Garcia Case Fix the Court (Press Release)22:01 30-Jun-25

Supreme Court Rules for Parents’ Right to Opt Children Out of LGBT-Themed Lessons California Globe11:38 30-Jun-25

In the heat of summer, snowman cans face Trump’s ‘chaotic’ steel tariff storm Malay Mail04:42 29-Jun-25

Municipal league goes ‘back to the future,’ Bouchat goes big, more in political notes Maryland Matters13:55 28-Jun-25

Check’s not in the mail: Maryland energy bill rebate won’t come until August or later Maryland Matters12:34 28-Jun-25

What They Are Saying: Governor Moore Announces Transit-Oriented Concept to Advance Development of State Center Complex… Maryland Governor (Press Release)22:29 27-Jun-25

SCOTUS Grants Parents Right to Opt-Out Children from School Anti-Faith LGBTQ Indoctrination CNS News21:41 27-Jun-25

Baltimore Sun: Trump’s entry into Iran war left Congress Mia Decatur Herald & Review, Illinois18:45 27-Jun-25

Mahmoud v Taylor: Supreme Court rules Maryland students can opt out of LGBTQ-themed classes,… The Times of India17:30 27-Jun-25

Supreme Court says Maryland parents can pull their kids from public school lessons using LGBTQ… Boston Globe17:11 27-Jun-25

Read the full Supreme Court ruling allowing parents to pull their kids from lessons using LGBTQ+ storybooks PBS Online16:59 27-Jun-25

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Maryland Parents in Challenge to Mandatory LGBTQ Curriculum National Review Online16:29 27-Jun-25

Supreme Court rules Maryland parents can pull children from public school lessons that use LGBTQ storybooks Chicago Sun-Times16:11 27-Jun-25

Supreme Court rules Maryland parents can pull their children from public school lessons that use LGBTQ storybooks PBS Online16:03 27-Jun-25

Supreme Court sides with parents who object to kids' books on gender identity, sexuality CBS News16:00 27-Jun-25

US government plans to deport Abrego Garcia to a third country: Prosecutors Al Jazeera12:25 27-Jun-25

As he ramps up political activities, Moore hires ex-Whitmer aide to helm campaign Maryland Matters11:22 27-Jun-25

Administration intends to deport Abrego Garcia to third country, DOJ lawyer says Maryland Matters10:41 27-Jun-25

Moore issues latest call for proposals to redevelop aging State Center complex Maryland Matters10:31 27-Jun-25

Maryland landowners appeal ruling that allows surveys for Piedmont power line Maryland Matters10:31 27-Jun-25

A home for Blueprint board may now not happen until early next year Maryland Matters10:31 27-Jun-25

DOJ Sues All of the Judges on the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland Center for Immigration Studies10:01 27-Jun-25

Trump administration sues Maryland judges CBS News00:20 27-Jun-25

U.S. plans to deport Abrego Garcia to a country that’s not El Salvador, prosecutor tells judge Los Angeles Times22:37 26-Jun-25

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Maryland is considered a blue state. In the federal government, Maryland is represented by two U.S. Senators and eight U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen are Democrats. Of the eight Representatives, seven are Democrats and one is a Republican. Maryland has a Democrat governor, Wes Moore, who was elected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by the Democrats, who have majorities in both chambers.

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