Federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law
A federal court is blocking President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law. The ruling from a three-judge panel came after several lawsuits arguing Trump has exceeded his authority, leaving U.S. trade policy dependent on his whims.
3 takeaways from the first day of Baltimore City Council budget hearings
New online permitting is not going well and the battle for the ‘narrative’ in Baltimore City.
Flooding forced state to evacuate troubled youth center, left staff in limbo
Internal emails and memos over two weeks following the storm sent conflicting messages to staff about their future assignments.
Maryland government keeps two top credit ratings after suffering downgrade
S&P Global affirmed Maryland’s AAA rating on its bonds Wednesday, following a similar decision from Fitch Ratings last week.
Yes, Baltimore County recycles everything in your bin — even glass bottles
Baltimore County is trying to get people to understand that it does actually recycle our trash and wants more people to believe it, and to put out their bins.
Here’s what happens to migrant children in the U.S. without their parents
The U.S. government recognizes these children as a particularly vulnerable group, and border agents are required to transfer them to minors-only shelters within 72 hours.
ICE ‘wellness checks’ on migrant children in Baltimore intimidate families, advocates say
Advocates say ICE "wellness checks" on migrant children are intimidating for families.
Hacker who crippled Baltimore in 2019 ransomware attack pleads guilty
The attack shut down Baltimore computer and communications systems for months and caused $19 million in lost revenue and expenses.
COVID vaccines no longer recommended for healthy children, pregnant women, RFK says
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was a leading anti-vaccine advocate before becoming health secretary.
Baltimore’s janky, pothole-filled roads have long been neglected — that may be changing
City transportation officials aim to cover 111 miles of streets before the weather gets too cold to lay asphalt.
Maryland trades with over 200 countries. Trump’s tariffs could change the numbers.
The Banner analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau to understand how Trump's tariffs might affect Maryland.
Wes Moore is betting $1 billion on qubits. What the heck is a qubit?
Economic development is a bit like quantum physics in that it’s hard to make sense of most of the time.
Trump says he’ll delay a threatened 50% tariff on the European Union until July
In a social media post Friday, Trump had threatened to impose the 50% tariff on EU goods.
On Memorial Day we honor the dead, but are we neglecting the living?
Memorial Day 2025 begs the question: In this age of cuts to the VA, insults to veterans and the assault on our history, what are we really trying to remember?
Senior awards at Howard County schools changed this year — and Trump played a role
The change follows a directive from the U.S. Department of Education that said schools cannot “administer scholarships, prizes, or other opportunities offered by third parties based on race.”
Ivan Bates marries in Memorial Day weekend wedding
This is Bates’ fourth marriage. His most recent marriage to former wife Lana ended in 2021.
Cities tied to George Floyd mark the 5th anniversary of his death
Religious services, concerts and vigils are set to mark Sunday’s fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder by a Minneapolis police officer.
Federal workers considering retirement can take these steps to see if they’re ready
Are you a federal employee who is ready to retire? Here are some tips for answering that question from financial experts, including some who specialize in federal retirement benefits.
Maryland veterans join pro-Ukraine GOP group: ‘There’s nothing left of the Republican Party’
Republicans for Ukraine is part of an umbrella group that also leads projects such as Republicans for Voting Rights and Republicans for the Rule of Law.
Maryland congressman Glenn Ivey heads to El Salvador to visit Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey is set to leave for El Salvador on Friday evening from Dulles International Airport. His trip comes one month after Sen. Chris Van Hollen visited El Salvador and met with Abrego Garcia.