Conservative nonprofit linked to Unity Party has chapters at more than 1,000 universities Turning Point USA provided campaign materials to the Unity Party, which withdrew from the SGA election last week. Carrie Snurr April 16, 2017
Keystone pipeline, health care and an FBI investigation: What you missed over spring break Because of a lack of necessary votes, House Speaker Paul Ryan pulled the American Health Care Act on Friday. Julia Heimlich March 26, 2017
Trump appeals Maryland judge’s ruling blocking part of revised travel ban Trump told supporters this week he is prepared to fight the court rulings. Rosie Kean March 17, 2017
SGA could take action to support Chesapeake Bay cleanup after potential Trump budget cuts President Trump is proposing to cut Chesapeake Bay restoration funding from $73 million to $5 million. Leah Brennan March 15, 2017
Maryland Democrats want state funding for Planned Parenthood if Trump cuts federal aid The bill proposes $2.7 million allocated toward the organization. Julia Heimlich March 9, 2017
Some Maryland HBCU presidents are concerned Trump’s executive order doesn’t set aside funds There are four historically black colleges and universities in Maryland. Michael Brice-Saddler March 9, 2017
Maryland Democrats fear millions will lose coverage under Republican Obamacare replacement Republican lawmakers say the Affordable Care Act has failed, leading to higher premiums and a lack of choice in the health care market. Lexie Schapitl March 7, 2017
Trump’s new travel bans eases restrictions on visa holders, Syrian refugees The new order will go into effect March 16 to give those affected a 10-day warning. Diamondback Staff March 6, 2017
After Trump’s announcement, a UMD official wants to codify protections for trans students This university does not have a written policy allowing transgender students to use the bathroom of their choice. Christine Condon March 2, 2017
President Trump called for unity in his first address to Congress “Everything that is broken in our country can be fixed,” Trump said. Julia Heimlich March 1, 2017