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For the second time this session, the House has given final approval to a bill that would ease restrictions on Congressional redistricting, but the Senate is not budging.
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Maryland House approves $71B budget, advances Congressional redistricting amendment
The House of Delegates has given final approval to a balanced state budget, as well as initial approval of a redistricting Constitutional amendment that is on track to die in the Senate.
Maryland House attempts to revive Congressional redistricting, Senate remains opposed
The House of Delegates quietly attached an amendment to a bill that would make Congressional gerrymandering easier within Maryland, but the Senate is unlikely to take it up for a vote.
Adrienne Jones exit leaves major leadership void in Baltimore County
The former House Speaker shattered two glass ceilings.
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Ariana Cubillos/APA U.S. judge pressed the Trump administration Thursday about its basis for barring Venezuela's government from paying former President Nicolás Maduro's legal fees in the drug trafficking case that has put him behind bars in New York. -
Kirk Siegler/NPRTwo-term GOP Sen. Steve Daines shocked Montana when he announced his retirement. Democrats worry a new independent candidate will split their party's vote. -
Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty ImagesIn August, Education Department employees will relocate to a smaller office roughly a block away, and the larger Energy Department will take over the old headquarters. -
RICCARDO MILANI/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty ImagesThe order briefly stops the government from labeling tech company Anthropic a "supply chain risk," calling that "classic First Amendment retaliation." -
Noah K. Murray/APIt's an extraordinary move that came as senators were reviewing a "last and final" offer to end the funding impasse that has jammed airports and disrupted travel, just as TSA workers faced another missed paycheck Friday. -
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Leon Neal/Getty ImagesThe International Olympic Committee will require all athletes who want to participate in women's events to undergo genetic testing. The policy takes effect for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. -
At 20 airports around the U.S., security screeners are getting paid as usual despite the ongoing DHS shutdown — because they're private contractors. Will more airports look at privatizing security?
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Nam Y. Huh/APThe president says ICE agents are being stationed at airports to help reduce long wait times. Here's a look at what they're authorized to do. -
Gus Van SantFlea's first musical love wasn't rock. It was jazz. The iconic bassist joins Christian McBride to talk about his debut solo album, Honora, and his return to the music that started it all.
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