Brenda Wintrode
@brendawintrode.bsky.social
Reporter, covering Maryland state politics and government for The Baltimore Banner. Tips, comments, questions: [email protected].
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The NTSB will be talking about the Key Bridge collapse today here in Washington.
Board Chair Jennifer Homendy and investigators, like Marcel Muise who led the agency's probe, will discuss the probable cause of the collapse. www.thebanner.com/economy/ntsb...
Board Chair Jennifer Homendy and investigators, like Marcel Muise who led the agency's probe, will discuss the probable cause of the collapse. www.thebanner.com/economy/ntsb...
NTSB to issue findings about the deadly Key Bridge collapse
Nearly 20 months after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed into the Patapsco River, federal officials are poised to make a final ruling about how it happened.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The NTSB will be talking about the Key Bridge collapse today here in Washington.
Board Chair Jennifer Homendy and investigators, like Marcel Muise who led the agency's probe, will discuss the probable cause of the collapse. www.thebanner.com/economy/ntsb...
Board Chair Jennifer Homendy and investigators, like Marcel Muise who led the agency's probe, will discuss the probable cause of the collapse. www.thebanner.com/economy/ntsb...
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson has a primary challenger.
Bobby LaPin, aka Baltimore's "Sail Local Guy" or "Captain Bobby," is running to oust Ferguson and riding a wave of anger over the veteran politician's opposition to mid-cycle redistricting.
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Bobby LaPin, aka Baltimore's "Sail Local Guy" or "Captain Bobby," is running to oust Ferguson and riding a wave of anger over the veteran politician's opposition to mid-cycle redistricting.
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Baltimore influencer to challenge Sen. Bill Ferguson in primary election
Baltimore social media influencer and small-business owner Bobby LaPin will challenge Senate President Bill Ferguson in the Democratic primary in June.
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November 15, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson has a primary challenger.
Bobby LaPin, aka Baltimore's "Sail Local Guy" or "Captain Bobby," is running to oust Ferguson and riding a wave of anger over the veteran politician's opposition to mid-cycle redistricting.
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Bobby LaPin, aka Baltimore's "Sail Local Guy" or "Captain Bobby," is running to oust Ferguson and riding a wave of anger over the veteran politician's opposition to mid-cycle redistricting.
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And it is done. The U.S. House passed the CR plus three budget bills, 222-209, 2 not voting, to end the shutdown. Maryland's House Democrats all voted NO. The state's sole Republican Rep. Andy Harris voted YES.
Read what they had to say before the vote.
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Read what they had to say before the vote.
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Maryland’s House Democrats criticize deal to reopen government
Budget bill to reopen the federal government criticized as ‘woefully insufficient’ by Maryland House Democrats.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:16 AM
And it is done. The U.S. House passed the CR plus three budget bills, 222-209, 2 not voting, to end the shutdown. Maryland's House Democrats all voted NO. The state's sole Republican Rep. Andy Harris voted YES.
Read what they had to say before the vote.
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Read what they had to say before the vote.
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Gov. Wes Moore had a five letter response to a scathing editorial criticizing his redistricting push in Maryland: "IDGAF."
His colorful retort came on the same day his redistricting commission's first meeting.
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His colorful retort came on the same day his redistricting commission's first meeting.
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Gov. Moore to critic of redistricting push: ‘IDGAF’
Gov. Wes Moore’s high-profile attempt to push Maryland into the national fray of redistricting got off to a low-profile start on Tuesday.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Gov. Wes Moore had a five letter response to a scathing editorial criticizing his redistricting push in Maryland: "IDGAF."
His colorful retort came on the same day his redistricting commission's first meeting.
w/ @pwoodreporter.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/yc6sejtp
His colorful retort came on the same day his redistricting commission's first meeting.
w/ @pwoodreporter.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/yc6sejtp
Gov. Wes Moore’s high-profile attempt to push Maryland into the national redistricting fray got off to a low-profile start on Tuesday. @pwoodreporter.bsky.social has a recap.
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Gov. Moore’s commission takes Maryland’s first step toward redistricting
Gov. Wes Moore’s high-profile attempt to push Maryland into the national fray of redistricting got off to a low-profile start on Tuesday.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Gov. Wes Moore’s high-profile attempt to push Maryland into the national redistricting fray got off to a low-profile start on Tuesday. @pwoodreporter.bsky.social has a recap.
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Here’s what I found out. Md.’s House Dems aren’t happy with the deal that doesn’t lower health care or protect against the president making more cuts. They’re open to negotiation, hoping to amend and hoping some Rs vote with them.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Here’s what I found out. Md.’s House Dems aren’t happy with the deal that doesn’t lower health care or protect against the president making more cuts. They’re open to negotiation, hoping to amend and hoping some Rs vote with them.
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A GOP attempt to redraw congressional districts in Utah backfired after a judge called Republicans’ map an “extreme gerrymander.” She then chose an alternate map that gives the Democrats a favorable district for the first time in 25 years.
November 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
A GOP attempt to redraw congressional districts in Utah backfired after a judge called Republicans’ map an “extreme gerrymander.” She then chose an alternate map that gives the Democrats a favorable district for the first time in 25 years.
Any takers?
Hey there, Maryland Blue Sky 👋.
I'm a Maryland politics reporter @thebaltimorebanner.com. I'm going to be asking your U.S. House reps where they stand on the Senate deal coming back to their chamber. What else do you want me to ask? Drop a comment. DMs open.
I'm a Maryland politics reporter @thebaltimorebanner.com. I'm going to be asking your U.S. House reps where they stand on the Senate deal coming back to their chamber. What else do you want me to ask? Drop a comment. DMs open.
November 10, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Any takers?
Hey there, Maryland Blue Sky 👋.
I'm a Maryland politics reporter @thebaltimorebanner.com. I'm going to be asking your U.S. House reps where they stand on the Senate deal coming back to their chamber. What else do you want me to ask? Drop a comment. DMs open.
I'm a Maryland politics reporter @thebaltimorebanner.com. I'm going to be asking your U.S. House reps where they stand on the Senate deal coming back to their chamber. What else do you want me to ask? Drop a comment. DMs open.
November 10, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Hey there, Maryland Blue Sky 👋.
I'm a Maryland politics reporter @thebaltimorebanner.com. I'm going to be asking your U.S. House reps where they stand on the Senate deal coming back to their chamber. What else do you want me to ask? Drop a comment. DMs open.
I'm a Maryland politics reporter @thebaltimorebanner.com. I'm going to be asking your U.S. House reps where they stand on the Senate deal coming back to their chamber. What else do you want me to ask? Drop a comment. DMs open.
Maryland’s senators voted NO Sunday on a bill to reopen the government. They said it failed to help Americans better afford health care.
Their comments:
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Their comments:
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November 10, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Maryland’s senators voted NO Sunday on a bill to reopen the government. They said it failed to help Americans better afford health care.
Their comments:
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Their comments:
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The Senate voted to end the shutdown late Sunday. Enough Democrats joined Republicans to meet the 60 vote threshold. There’s still more procedural hurdles yet to go.
Md.’s senators voted no, saying the agreement fell flat on health care affordability for the American people.
Md.’s senators voted no, saying the agreement fell flat on health care affordability for the American people.
November 10, 2025 at 4:05 AM
The Senate voted to end the shutdown late Sunday. Enough Democrats joined Republicans to meet the 60 vote threshold. There’s still more procedural hurdles yet to go.
Md.’s senators voted no, saying the agreement fell flat on health care affordability for the American people.
Md.’s senators voted no, saying the agreement fell flat on health care affordability for the American people.
Maryland Sen. Pres. Bill Ferguson said Md.’s US House maps are fair and changing them could mean a worse outcome for Dems.
His stance has infuriated the national party and battle lines are being drawn in the State House.
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His stance has infuriated the national party and battle lines are being drawn in the State House.
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Senate president’s redistricting stand has started a Democratic family feud
Party leaders, rank and file want an opportunity to fight back against President Donald Trump
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November 9, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Maryland Sen. Pres. Bill Ferguson said Md.’s US House maps are fair and changing them could mean a worse outcome for Dems.
His stance has infuriated the national party and battle lines are being drawn in the State House.
tinyurl.com/2m88xje9
His stance has infuriated the national party and battle lines are being drawn in the State House.
tinyurl.com/2m88xje9
Redistricting News: Gov. Wes Moore is setting up a commission to study Maryland’s congressional maps one week after state Senate Pres. Bill Ferguson threw water on the idea. @pwoodreporter.bsky.social has the story.
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Moore’s new redistricting push: A map-drawing commission led by a political ally
“My commitment has been clear from day one — we will explore every avenue possible to make sure Maryland has fair and representative maps,” Moore said in a statement Tuesday.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Redistricting News: Gov. Wes Moore is setting up a commission to study Maryland’s congressional maps one week after state Senate Pres. Bill Ferguson threw water on the idea. @pwoodreporter.bsky.social has the story.
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Maryland state lawmakers put pressure on Gov. Wes Moore today to use some of the state’s $2B+ Rainy Day Fund to pay for SNAP benefits that are due to run out in November.
One senator likened the situation to not just a rainy day, but a hurricane.
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One senator likened the situation to not just a rainy day, but a hurricane.
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Maryland lawmakers push Moore to use emergency funds for food benefits
Maryland state lawmakers pressed Gov. Wes Moore and his administration to keep food benefits intact during the federal government shutdown — even if that means tapping the state’s Rainy Day Fund.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Maryland state lawmakers put pressure on Gov. Wes Moore today to use some of the state’s $2B+ Rainy Day Fund to pay for SNAP benefits that are due to run out in November.
One senator likened the situation to not just a rainy day, but a hurricane.
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One senator likened the situation to not just a rainy day, but a hurricane.
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Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson officially says he won't support Congressional redistricting, saying it's too legally and politically risky.
Gov. Wes Moore and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones have been supportive.
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Gov. Wes Moore and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones have been supportive.
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Senate President Bill Ferguson dismisses Maryland redistricting
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson says of redistricting: "The legal risks are too high, the timeline for action is too dangerous, the downside risk to Democrats is catastrophic, and the certaint...
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October 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson officially says he won't support Congressional redistricting, saying it's too legally and politically risky.
Gov. Wes Moore and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones have been supportive.
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Gov. Wes Moore and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones have been supportive.
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Today, Maryland lawmakers will weigh potential options for covering November SNAP payments for 680,000 recipients. The state’s Rainy Day Fund could be one of them.
By @pwoodreporter.bsky.social & me
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By @pwoodreporter.bsky.social & me
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Could Maryland tap its ‘rainy day’ reserves to fund SNAP?
Maryland has more than $2 billion in a Rainy Day Fund that's been tapped before for emergencies, including the Key Bridge collapse and the coronavirus pandemic.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Today, Maryland lawmakers will weigh potential options for covering November SNAP payments for 680,000 recipients. The state’s Rainy Day Fund could be one of them.
By @pwoodreporter.bsky.social & me
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By @pwoodreporter.bsky.social & me
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Last week, @mdhumanservices.bsky.social Sec. Rafael López issued a policy prohibiting social services agencies from placing children in state care in unlicensed settings.
Four days later, the agency broke the rule.
@leeosanderlin.bsky.social, Jessica Calefati
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Four days later, the agency broke the rule.
@leeosanderlin.bsky.social, Jessica Calefati
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Maryland already violated its newest foster care directive
Last Wednesday, Oct. 22, Human Services Secretary Rafael Lopez issued a policy directing social services providers to “immediately stop facilitating stays in unlicensed settings.”
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October 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Last week, @mdhumanservices.bsky.social Sec. Rafael López issued a policy prohibiting social services agencies from placing children in state care in unlicensed settings.
Four days later, the agency broke the rule.
@leeosanderlin.bsky.social, Jessica Calefati
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Four days later, the agency broke the rule.
@leeosanderlin.bsky.social, Jessica Calefati
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Maryland's AG Brown is suing the Trump administration for suspending SNAP benefits on behalf of the 680,000 Marylanders starting Nov. 1.
The lawsuit, filed by a coalition of states, called on the USDA to use $6 billion in aid already set aside by Congress.
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The lawsuit, filed by a coalition of states, called on the USDA to use $6 billion in aid already set aside by Congress.
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Maryland sues Trump administration over decision to halt food benefits
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown is asking the federal government to cover SNAP payments with money already set aside by Congress
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October 28, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Maryland's AG Brown is suing the Trump administration for suspending SNAP benefits on behalf of the 680,000 Marylanders starting Nov. 1.
The lawsuit, filed by a coalition of states, called on the USDA to use $6 billion in aid already set aside by Congress.
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The lawsuit, filed by a coalition of states, called on the USDA to use $6 billion in aid already set aside by Congress.
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Maryland’s state government has $3.5 billion sitting in fully liquid cash.
Gov. Wes Moore says he won’t use any of it to keep SNAP food benefits going once federal funding dries up — unless the feds guarantee repayment.
From me & @brendawintrode.bsky.social:
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Gov. Wes Moore says he won’t use any of it to keep SNAP food benefits going once federal funding dries up — unless the feds guarantee repayment.
From me & @brendawintrode.bsky.social:
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Moore won’t use state funds to replace federal food aid during shutdown
One in nine Marylanders puts food on the table with the help of SNAP, but with benefits soon running out as a federal government shutdown drags on, Gov. Wes Moore is not planning to tap state money to...
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October 25, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Maryland’s state government has $3.5 billion sitting in fully liquid cash.
Gov. Wes Moore says he won’t use any of it to keep SNAP food benefits going once federal funding dries up — unless the feds guarantee repayment.
From me & @brendawintrode.bsky.social:
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Gov. Wes Moore says he won’t use any of it to keep SNAP food benefits going once federal funding dries up — unless the feds guarantee repayment.
From me & @brendawintrode.bsky.social:
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Gov. Wes Moore said Friday he wouldn’t use state money for SNAP benefits without assurances the feds will pay it back.
Moore indicated on shutdown Day 1 he would keep the program operating. The state had said there was billions in cash reserves.
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Moore indicated on shutdown Day 1 he would keep the program operating. The state had said there was billions in cash reserves.
w/ @pwoodreporter.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/3wkwz4nr
Moore won’t use state funds to replace federal food aid during shutdown
One in nine Marylanders puts food on the table with the help of SNAP, but with benefits soon running out as a federal government shutdown drags on, Gov. Wes Moore is not planning to tap state money to...
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October 25, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Gov. Wes Moore said Friday he wouldn’t use state money for SNAP benefits without assurances the feds will pay it back.
Moore indicated on shutdown Day 1 he would keep the program operating. The state had said there was billions in cash reserves.
w/ @pwoodreporter.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/3wkwz4nr
Moore indicated on shutdown Day 1 he would keep the program operating. The state had said there was billions in cash reserves.
w/ @pwoodreporter.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/3wkwz4nr
National Democrats have entered the Maryland redistricting chat and are out with a new poll showing the idea has support with the base.
@pwoodreporter.bsky.social has the story.
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@pwoodreporter.bsky.social has the story.
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National Democrats push a new poll showing Marylanders support redistricting
Maryland has not yet entered the national redistricting fray, but a poll commissioned by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee could put pressure on leaders to try to eke out one more Democr...
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October 24, 2025 at 12:34 PM
National Democrats have entered the Maryland redistricting chat and are out with a new poll showing the idea has support with the base.
@pwoodreporter.bsky.social has the story.
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@pwoodreporter.bsky.social has the story.
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ICYMI: Maryland Democrat Rep. Jamie Raskin called on his state to fight back against GOP-led redistricting efforts. He's the latest lawmaker to weigh in on what the Free State should do, saying: "Our democracy and freedom are at stake."
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Raskin calls for Maryland to fight back against GOP redistricting
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland called on his state to fight back against GOP-led redistricting efforts across the country.
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October 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
ICYMI: Maryland Democrat Rep. Jamie Raskin called on his state to fight back against GOP-led redistricting efforts. He's the latest lawmaker to weigh in on what the Free State should do, saying: "Our democracy and freedom are at stake."
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Reposted by Brenda Wintrode
More than 10% of Marylanders keep food on their table with the help of SNAP. That assistance is due to run out on Nov. 1, a consequence of the federal shutdown.
Gov. Wes Moore hasn’t said whether or how the state will step in to help.
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Gov. Wes Moore hasn’t said whether or how the state will step in to help.
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680,000 Marylanders could lose food assistance next week, officials warn
Maryland’s state government has $3.5 billion in “fully liquid cash” available for emergency needs, but the governor has not indicated whether he would use the money for SNAP.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:44 PM
More than 10% of Marylanders keep food on their table with the help of SNAP. That assistance is due to run out on Nov. 1, a consequence of the federal shutdown.
Gov. Wes Moore hasn’t said whether or how the state will step in to help.
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Gov. Wes Moore hasn’t said whether or how the state will step in to help.
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A Sliver Spring construction company hired to tear down the White House’s East Wing faces online backlash, @jackhogan.me reports.
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Silver Spring company demolishing White House wing faces online firestorm
ACECO, a Silver Spring construction company, is taking flak for its role in the demolition of the East Wing of the White House for President Donald Trump’s ballroom project.
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October 22, 2025 at 11:09 AM
A Sliver Spring construction company hired to tear down the White House’s East Wing faces online backlash, @jackhogan.me reports.
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Towson University students moved their “No Kings” rally off campus after a school official told them speakers’ names would be run through federal government databases and vetted for security reasons. The official mentioned concerns over political violence.
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October 17, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Towson University students moved their “No Kings” rally off campus after a school official told them speakers’ names would be run through federal government databases and vetted for security reasons. The official mentioned concerns over political violence.
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Story w/ @elliew0lfe.bsky.social