Maryland officials oppose plans to keep FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C.
The move reverses a plan the General Services Administration approved in 2023 for the bureau to be based in Greenbelt, Maryland.
UMD professors, students study federal government’s impact on Maryland economy
The University of Maryland business school collaborated with the state comptroller's office to produce the federal economic impact report.
University System of Maryland authorizes schools to furlough employees, reduce salaries
Any furloughs and temporary salary reductions would still be subject to review by the university system’s chancellor.
Mistakenly deported Maryland man returned to U.S. to face human smuggling charges
Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia’s return to the U.S. comes more than two months after his deportation to El Salvador sparked national controversy.
Trump administration lists 18 Maryland cities, counties as sanctuary jurisdictions
Maryland, eight of its counties and 10 cities, including Annapolis and Baltimore, were listed as sanctuary jurisdictions. Hyattsville and Greenbelt were also listed.
Maryland Democrats unite against Trump’s proposed federal budget cuts
Since taking office, Trump has threatened to reduce federal funding for Medicaid and significantly reduce the federal workforce.
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen introduces legislation to force Trump to obey court orders
The legislation would force the Trump administration to report how it’s complying with court orders related to U.S. citizens or residents wrongfully deported to El Salvador.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announces launch of Capital Quantum Benchmarking Hub at UMD
The announcement, made in this university’s Discovery District, comes after Moore launched the $1 billion “Capital of Quantum” initiative in January.
Trump administration deports another Maryland man in violation of court settlement
The 20-year-old man from Venezuela was deported to El Salvador despite having a pending asylum petition.
Maryland lawmakers unveil plans to support laid-off federal workers
The state released websites where laid-off federal workers can apply for multiple state job openings with a single application.