In a staggering twist, Americans are paying $240M a day extra on gas, totaling $8.4B since the Iran War began The Americans are paying a steep price for this war. We Got This Covered · Apr 6
Gas prices are high. But do the numbers support suspending state gas taxes? Some federal and state officials are talking about reducing fuel taxes to ease the burden of high gas prices caused by the war in Iran The Independent UK · Apr 1
Baltimore/Washington International Airport TSA Wait Times Stabilize Near Normal Levels Travelers at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are experiencing relatively normal TSA checkpoint wait times averaging 10 to 30 minutes as of late March 2026, a marked improvement from chaotic scenes over the weekend when some lines stretched up to two or three hours amid staffing shortages caused by… International Business Times · Mar 26
How states are testing ICE resistance strategies The efforts will likely lead to court fights with the Trump administration. Axios · Feb 24
Dems eyeing 2028 tap the brakes on AI data centers A growing voter revolt signals how the politics of AI are evolving almost as rapidly as the technology. Axios · Feb 22
Watch: Donald Trump, Melania Trump host governors' dinner at White House President Trump attended the Governors' Dinner amid controversy, with several Democratic governors boycotting due to exclusions from a prior White House session. The event, attended only by Republican governors and officials, concluded early after the Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariff policy, a significant blow to his agenda. The Times of India · Feb 22
Trump approves federal emergency declaration for Potomac River sewage spill Millions of gallons of raw sewage have been pouring into the water through a ruptured pipe since last month The Guardian - US · Feb 21
Potential 2028 Democratic nominee hits out at his own party: ‘I don’t answer to party bosses’ Maryland Governor Wes Moore has repeatedly denied wanting to run for president in 2028 The Independent UK · Feb 19
Morning Mail: Lake Cargelligo suspect’s past revealed, supermarket ‘per unit’ prices under scrutiny, shark attack spike Julian Ingram threatened to kill new boyfriend of former girlfriend, documents show; shark fatalities almost double on 2024, report finds The Guardian - AU · Feb 18
Trump and Maryland governor feud over Potomac River sewage spill disaster President accused Wes Moore of ‘gross mismanagement’ after federally managed sewer line ruptured last month The Guardian - US · Feb 18
Trump says he will help Democrats fix polluted waterway - but only if they ask ‘politely’ Maryland officials say they quickly jumped on the job, even though federal officials should’ve taken the lead The Independent UK · Feb 17
Trump and Maryland Gov. Moore trade barbs over Potomac River sewage spill blame Trump slammed state and local officials for not requesting help. Moore said the Trump administration "failed to act" over the spill. Axios · Feb 17
Trump takes aim at Democratic Maryland Governor Wes Moore over massive sewage spill in the Potomac River Crews have still not finished repairing wastewater infrastructure after an aging sewer line burst in January The Independent UK · Feb 17
Wes Moore won’t call Trump racist over Obama apes post but doesn’t say he’s not: ‘I know his actions hit Black folks’ Democratic Maryland governor says president’s ‘actions’ speak for themselves, even amid Trump’s denials of racist intentions The Independent UK · Feb 16
Axios · Feb 15 Moore's bitter Maryland fights weigh on push to '28 The Democratic governor appears to have little control over his state's Democrat-led legislature, as lawmakers repeatedly defy his wishes.
The Independent UK · Feb 12 Trump finally apologizes for something President Donald Trump sorry for endorsing the ‘very mediocre (at best!) RINO Governor of Oklahoma’
The Independent UK · Feb 12 Trump slams ‘mediocre’ Republican in spat over inviting Democratic governors to White House dinner Trump attacked Republican Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt as part of the public back-and-forth around the upcoming events
The Times of India · Feb 10 US governors cancel White House meeting after Donald Trump didn’t invite Democrats: Report The National Governors Association canceled its meeting with President Trump after the White House excluded Democratic governors. This decision undermines federal-state collaboration, as the association emphasizes unity and constructive engagement. The White House's exclusion of key Democratic leaders goes against the NGA's tradition of bipartisan gatherings.
We Got This Covered · Feb 10 Gov. Wes Moore says he was blocked from Trump’s governors dinner, and as the nation’s only Black governor that feels deliberate "I find that to be particularly painful."
The Independent UK · Feb 8 Nation’s only Black governor says race could have been the reason he was excluded from Trump event Moore and Trump have sparred in past over National Guard deployments and funding to repair the Francis Scott Key Bridge
Roll Call · Feb 2 Maryland Democrats advance new map that would eliminate sole GOP-held seat The Maryland House approved a new congressional map that would favor Democrats, but the prospects in the state Senate remain unclear.
The Independent UK · Jan 16 How the White House and governors want to fix AI-driven power shortages and price spikes The White House and a bipartisan group of governors are taking aim at power shortages and price spikes from data centers for artificial intelligence
Roll Call · Dec 29, 2025 These former members of Congress are seeking comebacks in 2026 - Roll Call Here’s a look at the former members of Congress who have launched comeback bids in the 2026 midterm elections.
Latin Times · Dec 26, 2025 Migrant Driver Shot After Crashing Van While Fleeing ICE Officers in Maryland A migrant driver was shot and hospitalized after crashing a van while fleeing Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers during an enforcement operation in Glen Burnie, Maryland.
International Business Times UK · Dec 13, 2025 Trump's Baltimore 'Hellhole' Comments Set to Trigger Furious Reaction at Saturday's Army-Navy Showdown President Trump returns to Baltimore for the Army-Navy game months after branding the city a 'hellhole,' sparking security concerns and political tension at the historic military rivalry.