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A view of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, July 1, 2024. (REUTERS/Kevin Mohatt/File Photo)
Apr 20, 2026

Supreme Court rejects Massachusetts school gender-identity policy challenge

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a bid by parents to sue a public school district in Massachusetts over actions by teachers and officials to support the gender identity of students.

FILE PHOTO: First defendant in fake elector case set for arraignment
Apr 16, 2026

Trump ally John Eastman disbarred over bid to overturn 2020 election

The California Supreme Court stripped conservative attorney John Eastman of his law license over his efforts to overturn President Donald Trump's 2020 election loss.

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.

FILE PHOTO: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Flight Operations
Apr 9, 2026

Republicans block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers

U.S. House Republicans blocked a Democratic effort to end U.S. attacks on Iran, as Donald Trump's party continued to prevent efforts to rein in his war powers.

A ballot drop box outside of the Civic Building in Silver Spring
Apr 3, 2026

MD, states sue to block Trump’s order tightening mail-in voting

Maryland's attorney general is part of a coalition filing a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's new executive order tightening rules ‌on mail‑in voting.

A ballot drop box outside of the Civic Building in Silver Spring
Apr 2, 2026

Democrats ask judge to block Trump order tightening mail-in voting

The Democratic Party filed a lawsuit asking a U.S. judge to block President Donald Trump's executive order tightening mail-in voting nationwide.

SGK Contracting replaced the roof at the Elijah E. Cummings Courthouse, part of the Baltimore City Circuit Court. (The Daily Record/Ian Round)
Mar 12, 2026

Bill seeks to limit ICE arrests in MD courthouses

Maryland lawmakers discussed a bill to bar ICE from stopping, detaining or arresting people for certain offenses near or inside a courthouse.

A person holds a flag as the Capitol is seen in the background during a Transgender Day of Visibility rally on the National Mall in Washington on March 31, 2025. (REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo)
Mar 10, 2026

West Virginia can ban Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming surgery, 4th Circuit rules

The 4th Circuit upheld West Virginia's ban on Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming surgeries, overturning a decision that it violated anti-discrimination protections.

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.

Signage is seen outside of the law firm Perkins Coie at their legal offices in Washington on May 10, 2021. (REUTERS/Andrew Kelly)
Mar 3, 2026

Trump DOJ reverses, will pursue appeals in law firm executive order cases

The Justice Department abruptly reversed course, saying it would pursue its bid to revive President Donald Trump's executive orders punishing four prominent law firms.

A National Rifle Association (NRA) logo is displayed at the NRA annual national convention in Dallas on May 18, 2024. (REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo)
Feb 23, 2026

Supreme Court won’t revive NRA free speech suit against NY ex-official

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to revive the NRA's lawsuit accusing a former New York state official of coercing banks and insurers to avoid the group.

President Donald Trump holds a chart next to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick as Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington on April 2, 2025. (REUTERS/Carlos Barria//File Photo)
Feb 20, 2026

‘He cannot’: Supreme Court rejects Trump’s global tariffs

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs that he pursued under a law meant for use in national emergencies.