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Once a beacon of cheap homes, Nevada has become a symbol of America's struggle with high costs

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These lawmakers were shaped by combat after 9/11. Now they're grappling with a new Mideast war

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Anthropic sues Trump administration seeking to undo 'supply chain risk' designation

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US military kills 6 in strike on alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific

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Armed or unarmed? US and Iran spar over status of Iranian warship sunk by a submarine

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New footage raises likelihood the US struck an Iranian school where a blast killed at least 165

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Iran names Khamenei's son to succeed him, signaling no letup in war as oil prices surge

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Maryland lawmakers weigh online casino gaming, but ask: 'How much is too much?'

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'Kicking the can down the road:' Will Maryland leaders address billion-dollar deficits?

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Ravens Hall of Famer Ed Reed responds to White House social media post

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READER POLL: Do you believe state and local government officials are committed to transparency when it comes to spending taxpayer money?

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3 Palestinians killed in West Bank clash, bringing toll from week of violence to 6

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Israeli military says 2 soldiers have been killed in Lebanon, first military fatalities since Iran war began

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Spotlight on Maryland to lawmakers: You are public servants. If there's nothing to hide, answer the questions

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Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father as supreme leader and Saudi sharpens warning

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Jan. 6 plaque honoring police officers is now displayed at the Capitol after a 3-year delay

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Old races, new bets: Maryland lawmakers weigh unusual horse racing law to raise revenue

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Trump administration and Democrats at odds over risk to US weapons stockpiles from Iran war

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Pope names veteran Vatican diplomat as ambassador to the US to manage relations with Trump

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Youth without anywhere to go fast-track foster care reform, advocates say

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Israel renews assault on Lebanon after Netanyahu promises 'many surprises' in next phase of war

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Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight cartels

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In Frederick County, a bipartisan movement to limit data centers is gaining ground

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Hampstead School senior home to get property tax discount in new contract

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As Scouting America agrees to Hegseth's anti-DEI changes, Maryland scouting leaders react

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Pentagon's chief tech officer says he clashed with AI company Anthropic over autonomous warfare

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Georgia Republicans push more bills aimed at Fulton County DA Fani Willis

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Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving for the second time

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Justice Department official eyes cases against Cuba leaders as Trump floats 'friendly takeover'

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A $220 million ad blitz and a public split with Trump mark the end of Kristi Noem's DHS tenure

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'Come and take it': Massachusetts governor challenges RFK Jr.'s request for Dunkin', Starbucks ingredients

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BGE transmission lines project on hold, but lawmakers' questions continue

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Over 30 Marylanders stranded in Iran amid U.S. airstrikes

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Baltimore leases Inner Harbor Marina to developer for cut of revenue

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Md. Senate Democrats roll out economic 'growth agenda' amid budget shortfall

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'50-foot-high monsters': Some say planned digital billboards would ruin rural Carroll

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Kennedy Center exodus continues as National Symphony director Jean Davidson heads to the Wallis

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Judge weighs bid to block policy limiting journalists' access to Pentagon

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Federal officials say Baltimore ICE office safe amid Legionella concerns from lawmakers

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US issues a license that authorizes sales of Venezuelan gold

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Evidence suggests the deadly blast at an Iranian school was likely a US airstrike

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Maryland Senate backs long-stalled push to curb automatic adult charges for teens

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Congress is on track for record retirements. In Illinois, that's created a candidate frenzy

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Customs and Border Protection official says new process for tariff refunds could be ready in 45 days

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Pentagon's break with Ivy League leaves colleges bracing for further changes to military programs

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Florida Bar walks back statement on investigation into Halligan, now says there is none

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Annapolis City Dock project gets long-awaited FEMA grant

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A South Florida university probes racist group chat tied to a local GOP official

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Van Hollen: FEMA, TSA funding effort blocked as DHS shutdown drags

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As Texas braces for messy Senate runoff, Georgia Republicans fear similar fate unless Trump endorses

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Americans stuck in the Middle East recount finding their way home with little government help

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Hegseth's comments are a reminder that government isn't always eager to show the human cost to war

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Trump takes forceful steps to pressure Latin American leaders to reduce China ties

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Gulf allies complain US didn't notify them of Iran attacks and ignored their warnings, sources say

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Trump rules out talks absent Iran's 'unconditional surrender' as Israel strikes Lebanon

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Maryland behavioral health advocates seek provider pay boost

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Eastern Shore captain says Moore abandoned watermen after promise

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Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately'

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Study suggests Trump's unproven autism claims influenced care

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Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump

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US and Venezuela agree to reestablish diplomatic relations in major shift after Maduro's ouster

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Van Hollen urges GOP support to shield consumers from data center energy costs

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Mexico and US will start talks March 16 on reviewing their free trade agreement

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Anne Arundel school board wants another support staffer, but it may be 'slippery slope'

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Trump turns to an Oklahoma senator with a fighter's reputation as his next choice to lead DHS

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Man pleads guilty to bringing explosives to a DC church marking the start of a Supreme Court term

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US Postal Service expects to run out of cash in a year without help from Congress, postmaster says

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Owner of proposed Elkridge ICE facility sues Howard County government

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Maryland Senate GOP pushes bill to roll back vehicle registration fee hikes

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Economists split on Moore's proposal to restrict how grocery stores fix prices

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Cornyn goes on offense against Paxton as Republicans await Trump's endorsement

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Penman files to reclaim seat on Harford council after 2025 removal

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Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership

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On Iran, Trump officials say the US mission is 'that simple.' It depends who's doing the talking

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GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas ends reelection bid after admitting to affair with aide

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More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss

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'Christ is king' becomes a loaded phrase in US political debates, especially on the right

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Panel reviewing Trump's White House ballroom project gets an earful from the public opposed to it

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Families turn to states for civil rights support as Trump dismantles the Education Department

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Hegseth urges Latin American allies to go on offense against drug cartels

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Fight over Trump's Iran war powers comes after a long stretch of Congress yielding to presidents

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Obama throws his support behind Virginia Democrats' redistricting plan as it heads to voters

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Homeland Security funding bill falters again as Republicans warn of Iran risk

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House narrowly rejects war powers resolution to halt Trump's attacks on Iran

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Trump says he wants to be involved in picking Iran's next leader as war ripples across the region

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Little pushback as Maryland Senate holds hearing on driverless car bill

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FOX45: Maryland sheriffs head to D.C. to limit immigration enforcement

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Maryland families 'can't even imagine' impact of Gov. Moore's disability funding cuts

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Trump's White House ballroom is too big, architect says, as 2nd panel prepares to vote on it

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Whether primary ballots set aside in two Texas counties will be counted remains uncertain

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Protester, three Capitol Police officers treated for injuries after scuffle in Senate hearing room

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US Homeland Security investigates whether Bovino made disparaging comments about Jewish faith

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Colorado governor signals willingness to release Tina Peters from prison amid Trump pressure

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Virginia court allows a referendum on Democrat-led redistricting that could flip 4 US House seats

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Trump administration widens its anti-fraud efforts with a Medicaid probe in New York

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Md. House panel weighs bill doubling penalties for vehicular manslaughter

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Anne Arundel development halted amid fears of sewage overflow

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Baltimore mayor's order limits ICE access, boosts immigrant protections

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Watered-down juvenile charging reform bill moves to full Md. Senate

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