Trump admin wants to double Argentinian bailout; Maryland teens sentenced in assault on DOGE staffer

In this Media Miss Minute, the Trump administration wants to double the $20 billion in aid pledged to Argentina. Plus, two teens have been sentenced for attacking a former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer known as “Big Balls.”...

Jayne Miller on Maryland's emerging gubernatorial race, congressional redistricting and more

Award-winning investigative reporter Jayne Miller, the host of The Maryland Capital Podcast, joins Midday to talk about Maryland's nascent gubernatorial race, the prospects for new Congressional districts and challenges to two sitting Congressmen.

US homebuilder sentiment hits 6-month high; economy uncertainty clouds housing outlook

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. homebuilder sentiment jumped to a six-month high in October amid hopes that declining mortgage rates would stimulate demand for housing and help reduce an inventory overhang that has hampered new...

Government Shutdown Sparks ‘Dramatic Pullback’ in Regional Housing Market

As the government shutdown reaches day 14, the future remains uncertain. Although the Senate is set to reconvene today to vote on a Republican short-term spending measure, the fact that this is the eighth vote on the matter with little movement on...

Turning Demolition into Conservation: Maryland’s Nice Middleton Bridge Project

By Brook Brookshire, Contributing Author Replacing the aging Gov. Harry W. Nice Memorial/Senator Thomas "Mac" Middleton Bridge in Newburg, Md. created a challenge that goes to the heart of modern construction philosophy: How do you responsibly...

Moore outpaces Hogan in Maryland’s favorite hypothetical horse race

Right now, interest in Maryland’s 2026 gubernatorial race focuses on two men, one of whom may not even be a candidate: Gov. Wes Moore and former Gov. Larry Hogan. Both men have thrown fuel on the speculative fire. Moore, a Democrat in his first...

Councilman Mark Conway launches bid for Maryland’s 7th Congressional District

Baltimore City Councilman Mark Conway officially launched his bid against Kweisi Mfume for Maryland’s 7th Congressional District. Conway, 36, spoke from the city’s Penn North neighborhood Wednesday to make his announcement. He said he has a lot of...

Bolton pleads not guilty in DOJ case

GREENBELT, Md. — John Bolton pleaded not guilty Friday to charges accusing the former Trump national security adviser turned critic of emailing classified information to family members and keeping top secret documents at his Maryland home. Bolton...

Raccoon captured inside Baltimore school tests positive for rabies

A raccoon captured inside Fallstaff Elementary/Middle School in Northwest Baltimore on Tuesday tested positive for rabies, according to the city’s health department. The raccoon was seen outside the school during dismissal, school officials said,...

Sam Yoder & Son celebrates 50 years in business

In 1975, when trusses on local chicken houses began collapsing, Sam Yoder decided to build a stronger version. Fifty years later, the company that grew from that decision marked its anniversary celebration with former employees, customers, elected...

Massive data centers invaded Virginia — and Maryland wants to be next

It took just one signature from Gov. Wes Moore last year to accelerate data center development in Maryland. Now, developer Scott Plank’s War Horse Cities firm, which already builds data centers in Virginia, is reportedly considering similar...

Man found dead in Lake St. Clair after falling off dock, police say

MACOMB COUNTY, MI – An investigation is underway after a 27-year-old man fell into Lake St. Clair early Sunday, Oct. 19, and was later found dead. New Baltimore police and firefighters were called around 2:48 a.m. regarding a man who had fallen...

Expert says Maryland's new unclaimed property website still needs some work

Maryland just created a new unclaimed property website that it rolled out this month, and it's designed to make it easier for you to find missing money or property and claim it directly online. The new website can be found here. Earlier this year,...

Government shutdown creates financial strain and uncertainty for UI students

For many people, the current federal government shutdown, resulting from a budget impasse between Republicans and Democrats in the U.S. Senate, is a distant issue or a minor inconvenience. But for some University of Iowa students, the current...

Attorney general limits what Maryland police can do when working with federal authorities

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents make an arrest in Chicago Jan. 26, 2025, during an operation that featured a… This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’...

One dead and 13 injured, including a toddler, after driver crashes into child’s birthday party

A 31-year-old died and 13 others were injured after a driver slammed into a crowd outside of a child’s birthday party, police said. Just after 10 p.m. Saturday, “several” people were standing outside of a home in Bladensburg, Maryland, where a...

Maryland congressmen hold rally calling for end to government shutdown

TEAM MARYLAND DEMOCRATS ANGRY, FIRED UP AND TICKED OFF, AND THEY STAGED A PRESS CONFERENCE TO SEND THE MESSAGE ABOUT WHY, RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE BUILDING. SO RIGHT NOW, THE SHUTDOWN IS SCARY. BUT AT THE SAME TIME, WE...

Jesús Montero, former Yankees and Mariners catcher, passes away at 35 in tragic accident

Jesús Montero, a former Major League Baseball (MLB) catcher known for his offensive prowess, passed away at the age of 35, the New York Yankees confirmed on Sunday. The tragic news comes following a motor vehicle accident in Montero’s native...

INGERSOLL: Virginia Democrats Walk Right Into The Most Obvious Buzzsaw In Politics

Greetings, Dear Reader, Every now and then someone does something so stupid, it’s truly hard to comprehend how they reasoned it out in the moment. Virginia Democrats, welcome to State of the Day! NO SENSE WHATSOEVER As far as strategic blunders...

Hillary Scholten addresses government shutdown and constituent outreach via social media

Congresswoman Hillary Scholten, who represents Michigan’s 3rd district in the U.S. Congress, recently addressed constituents on social media about ongoing legislative efforts and the impact of the current government shutdown.On October 13,...