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Jamie Raskin

U.S. House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (D-MD) speaks at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on "Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security" on the day U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies, on Capitol Hill in Washington on March 4, 2026. (REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo)
Apr 13, 2026

MD Rep. Raskin seeks commission to oversee removal of presidents

Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland said he will introduce legislation creating a commission to facilitate the removal of any president deemed unable to carry out their duties.

U.S. House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (D-MD) speaks at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on "Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security" on the day U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies, on Capitol Hill in Washington on March 4, 2026. (REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo)
Mar 25, 2026

MD lawmaker says new records in Trump documents case raise concerns over business conflict

Newly released records in the now-dismissed classified documents case against President Donald Trump raise fresh concerns over national security risks and potential private business motivations, Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland said.

U.S. Rep. Andy Harris of Maryland pauses while speaking to members of the press after a press conference introducing the newly formed Maryland Freedom Caucus. (Giuseppe LoPiccolo/Capital News Service)
Mar 6, 2026

Here’s where MD lawmakers stand on Trump attacks on Iran

Congress is split largely along party lines on the Trump administration’s military campaign in Iran. Maryland's congressional delegation is no different.

House Committee on the Judiciary Ranking Member Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., speaks during a news conference at the Department of Justice in Washington on March 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
Jul 31, 2025

Raskin among members of Congress suing Trump administration over access to ICE centers

A dozen members of Congress filed a federal lawsuit after they were blocked from making oversight visits at immigration detention centers.

Maryland’s small businesses need help from Congress
May 5, 2025

Maryland’s small businesses need help from Congress

Supporting small businesses is an investment in Maryland’s prosperity – one that drives growth and opportunity for all.

Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., participates in the House Oversight and Accountability Committee's hearing about Congressional oversight of Washington, D.C., on March 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Jun 6, 2023

Democrats await Raskin’s decision on Senate race

If he decides to run for U.S. Senate, Rep. Jamie Raskin could shake up what has so far has been seen as a two-candidate Democratic primary for the Maryland seat.

Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin speaks to reporters as members leave after the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol final meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington on Dec. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Dec 28, 2022

Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin says he’s been diagnosed with lymphoma

Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin said he has a type of lymphoma that's a “serious but curable form of cancer.”

Rep. Jamie Raskin links impeachment with personal tragedy
Feb 10, 2021

Rep. Jamie Raskin links impeachment with personal tragedy

The congressman’s voice cracked and he paused to drink from a bottle of water as he told of apologizing to his daughter for bringing her to the U.S. Capitol on the day a deadly mob overran it.

Gansler says he will not run for governor
Oct 25, 2018

Gansler, Raskin recall O’Connor’s opposition to judicial elections

Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s farewell announcement from public life this week quiets the voice of perhaps the most eloquent opponent of judicial elections to ever speak out […]

Jonathan Shurberg, activist, attorney, political guru, dies at 54
Jul 20, 2017

Jonathan Shurberg, activist, attorney, political guru, dies at 54

Montgomery County lawyer Jonathan S. Shurberg, whose community activism endeared him to the downtrodden and whose election-law expertise was sought by legislators and counties, died Thursday after a long illness. […]

Montgomery Co. settles transit center lawsuit for $25M
Jul 18, 2017

House gives go-ahead for Washington Metro safety commission

WASHINGTON — The House approved legislation Monday giving the go-ahead for a new safety watchdog for the passenger rail system serving commuters and visitors in and around the nation’s capital. […]

Frosh: Emoluments ‘not on my radar’ during empowerment to sue Trump
Jun 12, 2017

Frosh: Emoluments ‘not on my radar’ during empowerment to sue Trump

Frosh says he had no plans to sue Trump under the Emoluments Clause when the General Assembly authorized the attorney general to take the president to court.

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