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New Provision in Recent Bill to Re-Open the Government, Allows Congress Members to sue DOJ … it’s Suspiciously Retroactive to 2022, during Jan 6 Investigation.
Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina. Photo: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images The American people are tired of these disgusting politics. First Congress can’t do their job and force a government closedown. This of course pulled salaries from hardworking federal employees and their families. It also temporarily left million’s overnight without SNAP benefits to feed themselves and their families. Then, when re-opening the Government, a sneaky provision wa

Maryland Forward
Nov 15, 20251 min read


Contract proposals show possible increase in ICE presence coming to Baltimore
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Baltimore Field Officer director Matt Elliston listens during a briefing, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Silver Spring, Md By Scott Maucione “ICE may be gearing up to bring more agents into Baltimore and other parts of Maryland, according to public records analyzed by WYPR and federal procurement experts. ICE and the Department of Homeland Security posted two contracts at the end of October requesting proposals for “administrative office

Maryland Forward
Nov 5, 20251 min read


Blackmail allegations make Dalya Attar the latest chapter of Maryland political scandal
State Sen. Dalya Attar, facing federal charges of extortion and conspiracy, is shown last year advocating for the Park Heights community when she was a member of the House of Delegates. (Kylie Cooper/The Banner) Corruption, mismanagement, and unethical behavior has long plagued Baltimore and Maryland voters are tired of it. Baltimore has not had a republican in office for over 60 years. Uncontested, unchallenged, complete and dominant control for 60 years. So why does it rem

Maryland Forward
Oct 31, 20251 min read


Doritos or a Gun? Maryland Student Detained at Gun Point Over False AI Identification
By: Courtney Hart A Baltimore County student was handcuffed at gunpoint for eating chips after football practice. The school called it 'protocol' but is it protecting? Learn more here: https://afewthousanddays.substack.com/p/ai-surveillance-in-a-maryland-school?fbclid=PAVERFWANo0GJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp--9eNfJ3eb4e0Ljo1h02vo368WOrSfE2UTbnBaDoWdPNLPWOY6y0pz1zs1Q_aem_PR6_yfa1rMvCTkf6XebMsQ

Maryland Forward
Oct 24, 20251 min read


Unaffiliated voters ask judge to let their challenge to partisan primaries proceed
BY: BRYAN P. SEARS Maryland Matters “Lawsuit argues current system of state-funded party primaries disenfranchises close to 1 million...

Maryland Forward
Oct 8, 20251 min read


Maryland House Speaker & Governor Moore indicate “eager”-ness to gerrymander Maryland ahead of 2026 Elections
Gerrymandering is wrong. We, the voters, should be empowered to choose our own elected officials. THEY SHOULD NOT BE CHOOSING US....

Maryland Forward
Oct 4, 20252 min read


White House denies border tsar Tom Homan accepted $50,000 bribe
“The White House has dismissed US media reports alleging that border tsar Tom Homan accepted a $50,000 (£37,000) bribe last year during...

Maryland Forward
Sep 22, 20251 min read


What the law says about whether Trump can send troops to Baltimore
““The legality of any use of the armed forces domestically is dependent upon which armed forces you’re using, where you are using them...

Maryland Forward
Sep 2, 20251 min read


Where Your Medicines Are Made?
See article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/23/health/prescription-drugs-manufacturing-tariffs.html

Maryland Forward
Aug 24, 20251 min read


Poll: 50% approve of Gov. Wes Moore, but support softens with Democrats
“Half of Marylanders give positive marks to Gov. Wes Moore’s performance in office, according to a new poll from two Annapolis-based...

Maryland Forward
Aug 11, 20251 min read


The Feds Deliver A Heartbreaking Blow To A Project In Worcester County
“Nearly $1 million has been stripped from the town of Berlin. The money would have been crucial in the town's efforts to bridge the gap...

Maryland Forward
Aug 9, 20251 min read


Trump denies Maryland’s request for FEMA aid after devastating floods
“ From May 12 to 14, extreme rainfall caused water to rise to a historic 12.4 feet in Georges Creek, which spilled over and forced...

Maryland Forward
Aug 3, 20251 min read
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