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“Maryland has met long-standing criteria for FEMA support in the wake of historic floods across Mountain Maryland. And t...
08/20/2025

“Maryland has met long-standing criteria for FEMA support in the wake of historic floods across Mountain Maryland. And this appeal isn’t simply justified, it’s necessary.”

The cost of storm damage has doubled to more than $30 million from initial estimates.

“A state cannot duck criticism by silencing those affected by its tax,” the judge wrote.
08/19/2025

“A state cannot duck criticism by silencing those affected by its tax,” the judge wrote.

Maryland’s first-in-the-nation tax on digital advertising violated the Constitution, a federal appeals court says, because blocking Big Tech from telling customers about the tax violates the companies’ right to free speech.

On the way out the door, Vice Adm Yvette Davids wasn’t going to let anyone denigrate Annapolis or those who have made it...
08/19/2025

On the way out the door, Vice Adm Yvette Davids wasn’t going to let anyone denigrate Annapolis or those who have made it the top-rated service academy.

On the way out the door as Naval Academy superintendent, Vice Adm. Yvette Davids wasn’t going to let anyone denigrate her institution or those who have made it a success.

“Get ready, midshipmen. It’s time to buckle your chin straps."
08/18/2025

“Get ready, midshipmen. It’s time to buckle your chin straps."

Things to know about Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte, the first Marine to become Naval Academy superintendent.

“I heard him today talking about how the National Guard or the military is not trained in police,” President Donald Trum...
08/18/2025

“I heard him today talking about how the National Guard or the military is not trained in police,” President Donald Trump said. “But they’re trained in common sense, and they’re not allowing people to burn down buildings and bomb buildings and cheat people.”

"If the president wants to have a real conversation about how to reduce violence like we have had in the state of Maryland ... I'm ready to have that conversation any time, Mr. President," the governor said in a response video.

Daniel Fuentes Espinal, the Maryland pastor arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in late July, was final...
08/17/2025

Daniel Fuentes Espinal, the Maryland pastor arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in late July, was finally free and on his way back to his family in Easton.

Daniel Fuentes Espinal, the Maryland pastor arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in late July, is finally free and back with his family in Easton.

Harris said he would exercise his vote on a federal spending committee to hold back funds from the state unless Maryland...
08/17/2025

Harris said he would exercise his vote on a federal spending committee to hold back funds from the state unless Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Carey Wright backed off.

The monthslong tug-of-war between state and county officials has caught the attention of Andy Harris, Maryland’s lone Republican in Congress.

Under the Trump administration, ICE has detained immigrants in Baltimore holding rooms for an average of 51 hours, four ...
08/16/2025

Under the Trump administration, ICE has detained immigrants in Baltimore holding rooms for an average of 51 hours, four times longer than the maximum time limit under its longstanding policy. One man was confined for more than 191 hours, or about eight days.

Under the Trump administration, ICE has detained immigrants in Baltimore holding rooms for an average of 51 hours, four times longer than the maximum time limit under its longstanding policy, according to a Baltimore Banner analysis of federal data.

“Our school district’s investigation into this matter is not yet complete,” said Anne Arundel County Public Schools spok...
08/16/2025

“Our school district’s investigation into this matter is not yet complete,” said Anne Arundel County Public Schools spokesperson Bob Mosier.

Anne Arundel County school teacher Matthew Schlegel, who was acquitted of criminal charges, remains fully employed, according to a district spokesperson.

“I can’t think of a finer Marine to take the lead of USNA,” Vice Adm. Yvette Davids said. “Congratulations.”
08/15/2025

“I can’t think of a finer Marine to take the lead of USNA,” Vice Adm. Yvette Davids said. “Congratulations.”

Marine Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte will assume command of the U.S. Naval Academy at a ceremony Friday afternoon.

Does anyone need a good reason to bite into a crunchy slice of cool sweetness. I certainly don’t. So, instead, I went in...
08/15/2025

Does anyone need a good reason to bite into a crunchy slice of cool sweetness. I certainly don’t. So, instead, I went in search of meaning in something so sublimely everyday. Here’s the hard truth about watermelon dreams.

If you could interview the watermelon queen, what would you ask? I did, and they sent me in search of meaning in the ubiquitous fruit of summer. First off, it's not a fruit, and second, growing watermelons is no dream.

The shakeup at the academy comes as the Trump administration has been shattering norms in the military and waging war on...
08/14/2025

The shakeup at the academy comes as the Trump administration has been shattering norms in the military and waging war on diversity, equity and inclusion in the armed forces.

The U.S. Naval Academy will have its change of command ceremony for the new superintendent on Friday.

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