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President Trump to Gov. Moore: “Clean up the crime disaster” in Baltimore before expecting him to “walk the streets” there

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore and President Donald Trump exchanged sharp words over crime in Baltimore this week, with Moore challenging Trump to visit the city and Trump threatening to deploy federal troops while suggesting he might withhold funds for rebuilding the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge. The feud escalated Sunday when Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that […]

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Maryland ranked among America’s most social media-obsessed states in 2025

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BALTIMORE, MD—The average American checks their phone 205 times daily, with much of that time spent scrolling through social media feeds. As platforms continue to expand their influence on everything from shopping to news consumption, our collective relationship with social media becomes increasingly complex. But which parts of America are most captivated by the world of likes, shares, and follows? […]

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AGs call for social media law to protect youth mental health

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BALTIMORE, MD—As growing evidence suggests that social media platforms can exacerbate mental health issues among young people, a coalition of 43 attorneys general, including Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, is calling on Congress to pass a law to protect them. In a letter to Congress (PDF), the attorneys general cite research linking young people’s use of social media platforms […]

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