James Newton
@jnewt-maps.bsky.social
Cartographer, freelance political analyst, University of Maryland Alum. Opinions are my own.
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Trump comes for the oysters, slashing budget of Maryland hatchery that produces billions
Trump cuts to Eastern Shore oyster hatchery could endanger Chesapeake Bay progress
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently slashed support for an Eastern Shore lab that has helped to seed an oyster resurgence in the bay.
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December 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Trump comes for the oysters, slashing budget of Maryland hatchery that produces billions
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In YouGov polling this week, less than half of Republicans said they strongly approved of Trump. www.ms.now/opinion/poll...
December 20, 2025 at 1:08 PM
In YouGov polling this week, less than half of Republicans said they strongly approved of Trump. www.ms.now/opinion/poll...
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oh yeah 100%. Congressman Stephen Warfield Gambrill was the son of Stephen Gambrill (the president of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal), who was the son of Richard Gambrill II, who was the son of another Richard Gambrill, who was the son of Augustine Gambrill II
There was a congressman named Stephen Warfield Gambrill in the 1920s and 30s who represented Anne Arundel County. I'm guessing he was related.
December 21, 2025 at 5:42 AM
oh yeah 100%. Congressman Stephen Warfield Gambrill was the son of Stephen Gambrill (the president of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal), who was the son of Richard Gambrill II, who was the son of another Richard Gambrill, who was the son of Augustine Gambrill II
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NEW: @GovWesMoore's Redistricting Advisory Commission is asking Marylanders to submit new congressional maps for consideration
After Christmas, they will hold two additional public hearings as they continue their work to recommend redistricting plans to the MD General Assembly
After Christmas, they will hold two additional public hearings as they continue their work to recommend redistricting plans to the MD General Assembly
December 18, 2025 at 11:28 PM
NEW: @GovWesMoore's Redistricting Advisory Commission is asking Marylanders to submit new congressional maps for consideration
After Christmas, they will hold two additional public hearings as they continue their work to recommend redistricting plans to the MD General Assembly
After Christmas, they will hold two additional public hearings as they continue their work to recommend redistricting plans to the MD General Assembly
Andrew Johnson 1865 inauguration vibes.
December 18, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Andrew Johnson 1865 inauguration vibes.
Just announced: Jazz Lewis will not be returning to the House of Delegates after the special session.
December 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Just announced: Jazz Lewis will not be returning to the House of Delegates after the special session.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia speaks at the ICE Baltimore field office for a scheduled check-in. Abrego was released from custody after a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration lacked legal authority to continue holding him in an immigration detention center.
December 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Kilmar Abrego Garcia speaks at the ICE Baltimore field office for a scheduled check-in. Abrego was released from custody after a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration lacked legal authority to continue holding him in an immigration detention center.
The expected Trone vs. Delaney primary is here.
David Trone will challenge Rep. McClain Delaney for U.S. House seat
David Trone will challenge Rep. McClain Delaney for U.S. House seat
Trone represented Maryland’s 6th District starting in 2019 but stepped down in 2024 to run for an open U.S. Senate seat in 2024.
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December 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The expected Trone vs. Delaney primary is here.
For anyone traveling around the Loch Raven Reservoir:
A Maryland delegate says she won't drive over the 103-year-old Warren Road Bridge until she sees the latest inspection. The bridge goes over a Baltimore County reservoir but is city-owned; https://www.wbaltv.com/article/baltimore-county-delegate-wont-drive-bridge-viewing-inspection/69689587
December 11, 2025 at 1:25 AM
For anyone traveling around the Loch Raven Reservoir:
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A Maryland delegate says she won't drive over the 103-year-old Warren Road Bridge until she sees the latest inspection. The bridge goes over a Baltimore County reservoir but is city-owned; https://www.wbaltv.com/article/baltimore-county-delegate-wont-drive-bridge-viewing-inspection/69689587
December 11, 2025 at 1:23 AM
A Maryland delegate says she won't drive over the 103-year-old Warren Road Bridge until she sees the latest inspection. The bridge goes over a Baltimore County reservoir but is city-owned; https://www.wbaltv.com/article/baltimore-county-delegate-wont-drive-bridge-viewing-inspection/69689587
Crockett doesn't have much chance in a general election, even against Paxton. This likens back to the tea party primary cycles of 2010 and 2012 - when Rs nominated candidates who almost certainly cost them some winnable senate seats - Sharron Angle, Christine O'Donnell, Todd Ak8n, Richard Mourdock.
It's official: Rep. Jasmine Crockett has announced she's running for U.S. Senate in Texas.
December 9, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Crockett doesn't have much chance in a general election, even against Paxton. This likens back to the tea party primary cycles of 2010 and 2012 - when Rs nominated candidates who almost certainly cost them some winnable senate seats - Sharron Angle, Christine O'Donnell, Todd Ak8n, Richard Mourdock.
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One thing that Crockett probably brings to this primary is backing from the crypto industry www.texastribune.org/2022/02/11/c...
December 9, 2025 at 1:15 AM
One thing that Crockett probably brings to this primary is backing from the crypto industry www.texastribune.org/2022/02/11/c...
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Del. Jessica Feldmark drops out of Howard County executive race following cancer diagnosis
Jessica Feldmark drops out of Howard County executive race following cancer diagnosis
Del. Jessica Feldmark is withdrawing from the Howard County executive race in 2026 and will instead seek reelection to the House of Delegates following a breast cancer diagnosis.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Del. Jessica Feldmark drops out of Howard County executive race following cancer diagnosis
Inbox: Jessica Feldmark is dropping out of the Howard County Executive race, citing a recent cancer diagnosis. She will be running for re-election to the House of Delegates in District 12A. #MDpolitics
December 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Inbox: Jessica Feldmark is dropping out of the Howard County Executive race, citing a recent cancer diagnosis. She will be running for re-election to the House of Delegates in District 12A. #MDpolitics
Joseline Peña-Melnyk appears to be poised to be nominated for speaker by Maryland House Democrats; Ben Barnes, C.T. Wilson, and Jheanelle Wilkins have removed themselves from contention and offered her their support.
NEW: Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk emerges as favorite to replace Speaker Adrienne A. Jones as next House of Delegates speaker buff.ly/gmJCYsH
Peña-Melnyk emerges as favorite to become next House of Delegates speaker
In the race to succeed Del. Adrienne A. Jones as speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates, Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk said Sunday that the other top candidates have dropped out and pledged their support...
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December 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Joseline Peña-Melnyk appears to be poised to be nominated for speaker by Maryland House Democrats; Ben Barnes, C.T. Wilson, and Jheanelle Wilkins have removed themselves from contention and offered her their support.
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NEW: Peña-Melnyk emerges as favorite to become next Maryland House of Delegates speaker
www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
Peña-Melnyk emerges as favorite to become next House of Delegates speaker
In the race to succeed Del. Adrienne A. Jones as speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates, Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk said Sunday that the other top candidates have dropped out and pledged their supp...
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December 8, 2025 at 3:05 AM
NEW: Peña-Melnyk emerges as favorite to become next Maryland House of Delegates speaker
www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
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When the House and Senate marked up stablecoin legislation, we raised all of these concerns - their anonymity, their nearly perfect design for money laundering. All the barn doors were left wide open. It’s used for crime because that is its purpose. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/07/t...
How a Cryptocurrency Helps Criminals Launder Money and Evade Sanctions
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December 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
When the House and Senate marked up stablecoin legislation, we raised all of these concerns - their anonymity, their nearly perfect design for money laundering. All the barn doors were left wide open. It’s used for crime because that is its purpose. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/07/t...
Del. C.T. Wilson has confirmed he is running for speaker. Ben Barnes, Jheanelle Wilkins, and Joseline Pena-Melnyk have also confirmed they are exploring bids. Former State Sen. Jill Carter likes Pena-Melnyk the most, and is skeptical of Berne's potential bid. www.baltimoresun.com/2025/12/06/m...
‘Coalition builder, fiscal steward and budget strategist’: Who will be Maryland’s next House Speaker?
Maryland delegates and insiders are assessing who might succeed outgoing House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones
www.baltimoresun.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Del. C.T. Wilson has confirmed he is running for speaker. Ben Barnes, Jheanelle Wilkins, and Joseline Pena-Melnyk have also confirmed they are exploring bids. Former State Sen. Jill Carter likes Pena-Melnyk the most, and is skeptical of Berne's potential bid. www.baltimoresun.com/2025/12/06/m...
Breaking, Speaker Jones is stepping down, but will remain in the House of Delegates.
BREAKING NEWS: Maryland House of Delegates Speaker Adrienne Jones (D-Baltimore County), the first woman and the first Black legislator to hold the post, is stepping down after more than six years in the job.
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Jones to step down, ending historic era as House Speaker - Maryland Matters
Maryland House of Delegates Speaker Adrienne Jones (D-Baltimore County) is stepping down from her historic position.
marylandmatters.org
December 4, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Breaking, Speaker Jones is stepping down, but will remain in the House of Delegates.
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Oh my god the absolute depravity of this.
🧵This 58-year-old nurse from Maryland is seen being violently dragged along the ground by officials in Ghana.
Trump deported her there.
This abhorrent & disgusting abuse of a woman who saved American lives and cared for injured and ill Americans for 30 years.
All the details below are worse.
Trump deported her there.
This abhorrent & disgusting abuse of a woman who saved American lives and cared for injured and ill Americans for 30 years.
All the details below are worse.
Woman deported from Maryland shown on video being dragged in Ghana
Rabbiatu Kuyateh was detained this summer at her annual ICE check-in, her son said. She moved to the D.C. area 30 years ago as she fled civil war in Sierra Leone.
www.nbcnews.com
November 30, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Oh my god the absolute depravity of this.
This nurse is from Bowie. She should be there right now.
🧵This 58-year-old nurse from Maryland is seen being violently dragged along the ground by officials in Ghana.
Trump deported her there.
This abhorrent & disgusting abuse of a woman who saved American lives and cared for injured and ill Americans for 30 years.
All the details below are worse.
Trump deported her there.
This abhorrent & disgusting abuse of a woman who saved American lives and cared for injured and ill Americans for 30 years.
All the details below are worse.
Woman deported from Maryland shown on video being dragged in Ghana
Rabbiatu Kuyateh was detained this summer at her annual ICE check-in, her son said. She moved to the D.C. area 30 years ago as she fled civil war in Sierra Leone.
www.nbcnews.com
November 30, 2025 at 1:50 PM
This nurse is from Bowie. She should be there right now.
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Thanks for reading, Mr. President
November 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Thanks for reading, Mr. President
So much for all the bootlicking that CBS and The Washington Post have been doing. The extortionist always comes back for more, after you've caved once.
November 29, 2025 at 4:34 AM
So much for all the bootlicking that CBS and The Washington Post have been doing. The extortionist always comes back for more, after you've caved once.
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Asked if he’ll attend the funeral of the slain National Guard member from West Virginia, Trump immediately pivots to talking about how popular he is in that state
November 28, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Asked if he’ll attend the funeral of the slain National Guard member from West Virginia, Trump immediately pivots to talking about how popular he is in that state
Terrible, and on Thanksgiving of all days. I weep for her family.
BREAKING: President Donald Trump says West Virginia National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom has died from wounds in the Washington, D.C., attack.
Afghan national charged in Guard ambush shooting drove across US to carry out attack, officials say
An Afghan national has been accused of shooting two West Virginia National Guard members just blocks from the White House in a brazen act of violence.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Terrible, and on Thanksgiving of all days. I weep for her family.