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Trump presses for new census that excludes immigrants in US illegally. Can a president do that?
President Donald Trump has instructed the Commerce Department to have the Census Bureau start work on a new census that would exclude immigrants who are in the United States illegally from the head count which determines political power and federal spending.
President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn upon arriving at the White House, Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Washington.
Maryland judge blocks Trump’s birthright order in fourth such ruling since Supreme Court decision
A federal judge in Maryland late Thursday ruled President Donald Trump’s administration cannot withhold citizenship from children born to people in the country illegally or temporarily.
FILE - Demonstrators holds up a banner during a citizenship rally outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, May 15, 2025.
Baltimore County redistricting map increases minority representation, but is it enough?
The Baltimore County Council has introduced legislation to adopt a final redistricting plan, a move it hopes will raise minority representation in an increasingly diverse county.
Baltimore County Seventh District Councilman Todd Crandell, left, at a Baltimore County Council work session at the Old Baltimore County Courthouse in Towson on July 29, 2025.
Annapolis can do more to atone for its racist past. This election is voters’ chance.
Thirty-two years ago, Orlando Ridout IV organized the rescue of the Maynard-Burgess House in Annapolis as a form of reparations.
The Maynard-Burgess House was built in the mid-19th century and was the home of two middle-class Black families over the next 143 years.
What to know about Maryland tax-free week ahead of school shopping
It’s back-to-school season, which means Maryland tax-free week is almost upon us.
FILE - Shoppers look for school supplies deals at a Target store, July 27, 2022, in South Miami, Fla.
He played Superman on TV. Now Dean Cain will be an honorary ICE officer in real life.
Dean Cain, the actor best known for portraying Superman on a 1990s television show, wants to join the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
FILE - Dean Cain speaks during a ceremony honoring Mehmet Oz with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on Feb. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
Kamala Harris doesn’t owe us anything
Kamala Harris wants to fight tyranny from outside an elected office, but that's not good enough for some people.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris was interviewed by Stephen Colbert on the July 31 episode of "The Late Show."
Detention cells in Baltimore designed for short stays instead confine immigrants for days
Under the Trump administration, ICE has detained immigrants in Baltimore holding rooms for an average of 51 hours, four times longer than the maximum time limit under its longstanding policy, according to a Baltimore Banner analysis of federal data.
After spotlight on inequity, CCBC pool opens to Baltimore County residents
For the next 10 days, Baltimore County residents can access the pool inside CCBC Essex’s Wellness and Athletic Center.
CCBC Essex pool is now open to the public for limited days at CCBC Essex Wellness and Athletics Center starting on August 6.
Some constituents ‘shouting into the void’ as Baltimore County councilman seeks sobriety
As Baltimore County Councilman Todd Crandell faces alarming revelations about a drunken encounter with police last year, some constituents have concerns about his accessibility as an elected official.
State chronically undervalues vacant land in Baltimore, report finds
A report from the Center for Land Economics suggests that state tax assessors have systematically undervalued Baltimore's vacant lots.
The now vacant lot in Poppleton where Diane Bell's previous home stood. Photographed February 26, 2025.
Trump threatens federal takeover of DC after attack on former DOGE worker
The attack gave new fuel to long-standing Republican efforts to challenge Washington’s autonomy.
President Donald Trump threatened to bypass local authority and impose direct federal control over Washington.
What Brazil’s 50% tariff means for Maryland
President Trump is increasing tariffs on products imported from Brazil. Here's how that will affect Maryland.
Piles of sugar in a warehouse at the Canton Port Services headquarters in Baltimore. Maryland imports more than $1 billion in goods each year from Brazil, a majority which is sugar and confectionery products.
State warns Eastern Shore school district seeking to oust superintendent
Maryland's schools leader says they could withhold funding or seek to remove school board members if Somerset County tries to oust its superintendent.
Baltimore County is Maryland’s only ‘sanctuary’ county in revised DOJ list
Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier believes the county's inclusion on the list was “in error.”
Baltimore County is the only Maryland jurisdiction on a revised list of local governments identified by the Trump administration as impeding the enforcement of federal immigration laws
Baltimore Election Board picks fresh face to lead office, ending Jones era
Tatum has worked for election agencies in Texas and Washington, D.C. as well as the U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
Baltimore’s elections office has been without a permanent director since April.
Federal worker brews a new beginning after USAID dismantling
After losing her job at USAID due to federal cuts, Anne Arundel mom Annie Leverich turned her passion for coffee into a growing small business, First Light Coffee.
Annie Leverich packs up coffee out of her home in Deale.
Feud between Anne Arundel judges heads toward finale. Unfortunately, they dragged me into it.
The two-year feud between two Anne Arundel County Orphans Court judges heads toward a denouement this month, when a disciplinary commission considers complaints against one of them. Unfortunately, they dragged me into this.
The sign outside an obscure office building near Annapolis points toward the Anne Arundel County Orphans Court.
Baltimore County Council rejects Klausmeier’s pick for inspector general
The Baltimore County Council was to vote Monday night on the nomination of former EPA program manager Khadija Walker to be inspector general. County Executive Kathy Klausmeier tapped Walker to replace IG Kelly Madigan, who has ruffled feathers in the suburban county.
Baltimore County Inspector General nominee Khadija Walker attends a Baltimore County Council work session ahead of addressing the council at the Old Baltimore County Courthouse in Towson on July 29, 2025.
Check your student loan status: Millions could move into default by August
Until past due payments are paid or the loan’s default status is resolved, borrowers are at risk of having their wages garnished.
In this May 5, 2018, file photo, graduates at the University of Toledo commencement ceremony in Toledo, Ohio.
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