Maryland Freedom Caucus, Gov. Moore condemn fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah university event

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus issued a statement Wednesday condemning the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a campus event in Utah, attributing the violence to rising political division fueled by the left and calling for national unity against such attacks. Kirk, the 31-year-old founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, a prominent right-wing youth organization, was shot […]

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore launches 2026 re-election campaign, touts economic and public safety gains

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Gov. Wes Moore formally announced his bid for re-election in 2026 on Tuesday, emphasizing his administration’s achievements in reducing crime, boosting the economy, and navigating crises like the 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The announcement, made in a campaign video, comes amid speculation about the rising Democratic star’s potential 2028 presidential ambitions, which he has repeatedly downplayed. […]

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore rules out 2028 Presidential run, focuses on re-election

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) firmly ruled out a presidential run in 2028 during an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press” Sunday, emphasizing his commitment to serving a full second term as governor if re-elected in 2026. Moore, 46, has been widely viewed as a potential contender for the Democratic presidential nomination, with his leadership during the 2024 Francis […]

Maryland Freedom Caucus calls on Governor Moore to work with President Trump following National Guard proposal

ANNAPOLIS, MD— The Maryland Freedom Caucus issued a statement Tuesday calling on Gov. Wes Moore to work with President Donald Trump, after Trump pledged to offer National Guard assistance to Baltimore to combat crime. The press release from the caucus, a group of conservative state lawmakers, praised Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and cited statistics […]

Judge blocks Trump administration from deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia until at least October

BALTIMORE, MD—A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda, granting a reprieve in the Salvadoran native’s latest legal battle. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis on Wednesday extended a temporary restraining order, barring the government from removing Abrego Garcia from the country until his case is resolved. ABC News reports that the judge […]

Trump calls Baltimore ‘a hellhole’ in cabinet meeting, escalating feud with Gov. Wes Moore [VIDEO]

WASHINGTON, DC—President Donald Trump labeled Baltimore a “hellhole” during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, intensifying a heated war of words with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore over crime and public safety in the city. The remarks, made while addressing Moore’s invitation for Trump to join a public safety walk in Baltimore, mark the latest escalation in a feud that has unfolded […]

AG Brown secures agreement to release $110 million in frozen Maryland federal education funding

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced this week that he has secured an agreement with the Trump administration to release approximately $110 million in federal education funding that had been frozen since late June. The funding, which supports a variety of programs for K-12 and adult education, is expected to be fully released by Oct. 3. The agreement […]

Maryland Freedom Caucus praises Trump administration for halting offshore wind project

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus on Tuesday lauded the Trump administration for its decision to halt an offshore wind project off the state’s coast, calling the move a victory for the economy and a rejection of what they called a “failed energy experiment.” The caucus praised President Donald J. Trump and the Department of Justice for withdrawing federal approval for […]