Recent Articles from The Washington Post News Service & Syndicate
Why nobody really knows the scale of the US housing crisis
Experts disagree sharply on the housing shortage, with estimates ranging from zero to 20 million homes as affordability pressures intensify.
Lawmakers pitch bipartisan plan to address affordability crunch
A bipartisan group of 45 House lawmakers is proposing a menu of policies they argue could lower the cost of living for Americans.
Standoff over ICE tactics could trigger another partial government shutdown
Congress is facing another government shutdown in 10 days unless a deal is reached on new restrictions on federal immigration authorities.
Multimillion-dollar fraud probe in MD leads to call centers in India
A joint FBI and India investigation shut down call centers that impersonated U.S. officials, scamming more than 650 victims out of over $48 million.
Person with measles traveled through Dulles airport, officials say
Virginia public health officials warned of possible exposure to measles after a passenger with the disease traveled through Dulles Airport.
4th Circuit upholds Montgomery County policy on trans students’ pronouns
The 4th Circuit upheld a Montgomery County Public Schools policy requiring teachers to use transgender students’ pronouns in the classroom,
Trump administration fights MD judge’s ban on green card interview arrests
The 4th Circuit is reviewing a Maryland ruling that blocks ICE from arresting immigrants at green card interviews with U.S. citizen spouses.
Dan Cox files to run for MD governor, eyeing possible rematch with Moore
Republican Dan Cox has filed to run for Maryland governor again, potentially setting up a rematch with Democratic Gov. Wes Moore in 2026.
Layoffs up, hiring down as Amazon cuts reverberate through economy
Job cuts and other changes at Amazon rippled through the economy, as thousands of corporate employees learned they will lose their jobs.
Viral video shows overcrowded conditions inside ICE facility in MD
A viral video has reignited concerns about overcrowding in federal immigration holding cells run by ICE in Baltimore.
They ransacked the US Capitol. They want the government to pay them back.
Jan. 6 Capitol riot defendants pardoned by Trump are seeking refunds and compensation, raising new legal battles.
MD senators seek answers over terminated DC golf lease
Senators from Maryland and Virginia are seeking answers after the Interior Department terminated the lease for public golf courses in D.C.


















