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Moore’s war of words with Trump is good politics, experts say
President Donald Trump and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore have gone toe-to-toe in recent weeks. Is there a downside to Moore’s tougher tone?
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JULY 06: Governor of Maryland Wes Moore speaks onstage during the 2025 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture presented by Coca-Cola - Day 3 at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 06, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Donald Trump vs. Wes Moore: Everything the president has said about Baltimore
In an escalating war of words, President Donald Trump threatened to send the National Guard to Baltimore, revoke funding for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge and questioned Gov. Wes Moore's military awards. The Democratic governor wants Trump to come see Baltimore for himself or “keep our names out of your mouth.”
Moore loses another top aide: Budget Secretary Helene Grady to depart
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is losing another top official in his administration, as Budget Secretary Helene Grady announced Friday that she plans to step down in October.
Maryland Budget Secretary Helene Grady speaks about Gov. Wes Moore's budget proposal during a State House news conference on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024.
Moore to Trump: Come visit Baltimore
“Donald Trump, if you are not willing to walk our community, keep our name out of your mouth,” Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said Thursday, before extending an official invitation for the president to visit Baltimore.
Gov. Wes Moore clapped back at President Donald Trump in a video posted to social media.
Del. Malcolm Ruff will seek West Baltimore state Senate seat
The challenge from Del. Malcolm Ruff to state Sen. Dalya Attar sets up what could be a competitive Democrat-on-Democrat matchup.
Del. Malcolm Ruff, center, is launching a campaign for the state Senate in District 41.
Businessman Ed Hale Sr. will run for governor as a Republican, switching parties
Ed Hale Sr. becomes the biggest name to get into the Republican primary for a chance to take on Gov. Wes Moore. Four other GOP candidates have said they’re running.
Ed Hale Sr., the owner of the Baltimore Blast and a retired banker, speaks to reporters Wednesday after announcing he will switch parties.
Gov. Moore appeals FEMA denial of Western Maryland flood aid
The cost of storm damage has doubled to more than $30 million from initial estimates.
Gov. Wes Moore surveys the damage to the Westernport Library on May 15, two days after a storm caused catastrophic flooding in the area.
Wes Moore’s chief of staff to depart, run Abell Foundation
Fagan Harris will return to the nonprofit sector where he had spent all of his career before joining Wes Moore’s administration.
Fagan Harris, chief of staff for Gov. Wes Moore, at the State House in Annapolis in February. Harris will become the next president of the Abell Foundation.
Moore blasted Trump’s use of the National Guard in D.C. The president took notice.
"If the president wants to have a real conversation about how to reduce violence like we have had in the state of Maryland ... I'm ready to have that conversation any time, Mr. President," the governor said in a response video.
Gov. Wes Moore clapped back at President Donald Trump in a video posted to social media.
Beloved pit beef vendor mourned at Baltimore Farmers’ Market
Baltimore Farmers’ Market patrons paid tribute Sunday to a longtime pit beef vendor who was found shot dead in his burning Pennsylvania home a week ago.
An old photo of Michael Shores Jr. and his daughter, Ray, is displayed at a memorial for the longtime vendor at the Baltimore Farmers’ Market on Sunday.
Orioles, state have yet to begin negotiations on development around Camden Yards
The Baltimore Orioles and the state of Maryland sides are mandated to meet if they do not rekindle talks before Dec. 31.
A new Orioles ownership group, led by David Rubenstein, indicated it would move swiftly to complete a deal for ground lease at the Camden Yards complex.
Poll: 50% approve of Gov. Wes Moore, but support softens with Democrats
Just 68% of Democrats said Moore is doing an “excellent” or “good” job.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore takes questions from reporters on the first day of the General Assembly session in the Maryland State House in Annapolis, Md. on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
One victim dead after overnight mass shooting in Park Heights
One of the six people shot in Park Heights on Saturday night has died, Baltimore Police said Sunday morning.
7/8/22—A Baltimore Police officer’s car is parked on the corner of E Lombard St. & President St.
A Maryland lawmaker wants to up the ante on partisan congressional redistricting
It’s not guaranteed that Maryland lawmakers would be able to shift the balance of power through redistricting, as other states are contemplating.
Del. David Moon wants to push Maryland into the national debate over partisan congressional redistricting.
Moore disputes criticisms of reparations bill talks
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s team is pushing back on criticism that the governor considered his own plan to study the thorny issue of reparations before ultimately vetoing a similar proposal from state lawmakers.
Gov. Wes Moore's chief of staff is challenging lawmakers and advocates about the details of conversations over a General Assembly reparations bill.
Before Gov. Moore vetoed a reparations study, he drafted his own plan
Before Maryland Gov. Wes Moore was opposed to creating a commission to study reparations — saying it would slow down action — he had drafted his own executive order creating a similar commission.
Gov. Wes Moore takes questions from reporters on Maryland’s sweeping audit of police-custody deaths during a news conference at the Maryland State House in Annapolis, Md. on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
State senator’s former aide gets probation in scholarship theft case
A former aide to a state senator was granted probation before judgement Thursday in a case of an alleged theft of $20,000 in scholarship money that she routed to herself.
The seal of the Senate of Maryland on a podium in the Miller Senate Office Building in Annapolis.
Maryland streamlines application for food, cash, health assistance
It’s now an all-in-one process, no matter which benefits a Marylander is hoping to sign up for.
State officials have upgraded the application website for Marylanders to apply for government benefits.
Moore picks former Fort Meade commander to be state veterans secretary
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is tapping a former high-ranking Army officer who commanded Fort George G. Meade to be the state’s next secretary of veterans and military families.
Carroll County Commissioner Ed Rothstein
Governor’s offer to state workers: $20K plus $300 per year of service to quit
The buyout offer is one element of Moore’s plan to trim personnel costs by over $120 million to meet requirements of the state budget.
Gov. Wes Moore outlined a buyout offer to state employees: a payment of $20,000 plus $300 per year of state service, as well as six months of health insurance.
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