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    Jason Hagan, 8, jumps off of a swing at Federal Hill Park as snow begins to fall on Tuesday.
    Weather updates: Baltimore gets around 4 inches of snow; schools closed or delayed
    Here’s our latest on the winter storm, including closings and more weather-related news from across the region.
    WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.  Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States.
    Trump administration appeals Maryland judge’s ruling blocking birthright citizenship order
    This is the second such appeal the administration has sought since Trump’s executive order was blocked in court.
    WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 07: U.S. President Donald Trump departs the White House on February 07, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump is expected to attend Super Bowl this weekend in New Orleans between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs.
    Maryland agencies checking access to federal funds daily under Trump
    Access to funding from bipartisan Biden administration initiatives has also been paused, officials say.
    Maryland state delegates await the arrival of the senate ahead of Gov Moore’s State of the State address at the state house in Annapolis on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
    Live coverage: Lawmakers reject bill banning trans athletes in school sports
    Now in the sixth week of the legislative session, lawmakers face several lengthy bill hearings as they consider policy changes large and small.
    A lawsuit, joined by the Johns Hopkins University, filed late Monday stemmed from NIH’s announcement last week that it would cap the availability of indirect funds.
    Johns Hopkins joins lawsuit against NIH cuts to universities
    Johns Hopkins University joined several universities in a lawsuit on Monday evening suing the federal government over NIH funding.

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    U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen speaks during a rally held by Maryland Delegation Members outside of the Social Security Administration Headquarters, in Woodlawn, Monday February 10, 2025. The rally held was for protecting the Integrity of Social Security, Medicare, & Medicaid Amid Reports of DOGE Interference.
    In a constitutional crisis, are Chris Van Hollen’s words enough?
    At every opportunity, U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen has been blunt in talking about the Trump administration’s assault on federal agencies, using descriptions such as “corrupt bargain,” “power grab,” and “coup.”
    Katie Curran O'Malley is the executive director of the Women's Law Center of Maryland.
    Letter: Katie Curran O’Malley is so much more than a former first lady
    The former executive director of the Women’s Law Center says Katie Curran O’Malley’s accomplishments make her far more than just a former first lady.
    The Dali cargo ship begins to move from the Key Bridge wreckage site, on the morning of May 20, 2024 in Baltimore, MD.
    Maryland will not be able to sue Dali owner in state court, judge rules
    The first trial against Grace Ocean is set to start in June 2026, but it will still be quite some time before a judgement is handed down.
    WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on January 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump announced an investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and took questions on a range of topics including his presidential pardons of Jan. 6 defendants, the war in Ukraine, cryptocurrencies and other topics.
    US judge keeps Trump plan to push out federal workers on hold
    President Donald Trump’s plan to downsize the federal workforce remains on hold after a courtroom hearing on Monday afternoon.
    Johns Hopkins University stands to lose million in funding from NIH for the indirect costs of research under a new directive from the Trump administration.
    Maryland sues to stop Trump cuts that could cost universities millions
    U.S. attorneys general are suing to stop the Trump administration from cutting funding for costs related to research, a move putting hundreds of millions in funding in Maryland at stake.

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    Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown addresses legal measures taken by his office related to federal funding and the integrity of the federal payment system regarding actions taken by the Trump administration.
    Maryland AG speaks of ‘need to act’ as he pushes back against Trump agenda
    Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has joined a series of lawsuits that have so far sandbagged the flood of executive orders signed by President Donald Trump.
    Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni lifts the Vince Lombardi Trophy after beating Kansas City 40-22 to win Super Bowl LIX in a game that proved the Chiefs are vulnerable.
    What the Ravens can learn from the Eagles, Chiefs and a Super Bowl blowout
    The Ravens aren’t far off the championship pace. They’re among the early favorites to get to next season’s Super Bowl.
    Why I’m logging off the dating apps this Valentine’s Day
    As Valentine's Day approaches, some potential daters over 45 (including myself) are wondering whether they want to avoid Cupid's arrow altogether.
    “Fear, cruelty and chaos is the point,” says Vanessa Cardenas, executive director of America’s Voice, a national pro-immigration organization based in Washington, D.C.
    Trump’s early actions drive Baltimore-area immigrants into hiding
    President Donald Trump’s immigration policies have immigrants, regardless of status, altering their normal routines. Some have stopped going to public places. Some have voluntarily returned to their home countries.
    Maryland guard Kaylene Smikle, pictured during an exhibition game, scored a career-high 36 points against Washington.
    Smikle scores career-high 36; No. 16 Maryland beats Washington 81-73
    Maryland (19-5, 9-4 Big Ten) made 30 of 60 from the field and outrebounded the Huskies 40-29.

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    WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 07: A worker removes the U.S. Agency for International Development sign on their headquarters on February 07, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) abruptly shutdown the U.S. aid agency earlier this week leaving thousands unemployed and putting U.S. foreign diplomacy and aid programs in limbo.
    Trump wants to cut humanitarian aid. These Maryland groups could suffer.
    More than 100 groups and contractors will be affected by cuts at USAID, a review by the Baltimore Banner shows.
    For sale: Remarkable 850-acre waterfront estate
    This one-of-a-kind Kent County waterfront estate is on the market for the first time in nearly a century.
    Abigail gets ready for the Puppy Bowl.
    Meet the goodest girl representing Maryland in the Puppy Bowl
    The Ravens won’t compete in Super Bowl LIX as many had hoped, but Marylanders can still root for a local: Abigail, a Labrador retriever mix, is competing in Puppy Bowl XXI.
    Lamar Jackson received 23 first-place votes for Most Valuable Player, 26 second-place votes and, somehow, one fourth-place vote.
    Voter who had Lamar Jackson 4th on MVP ballot: ‘I sleep very good with how I voted’
    Former NFL quarterback Jim Miller was the only MVP voter to have Jackson lower than second, ranking him fourth overall.
    Gov. Wes Moore delivers his State of the State address at the state house in Annapolis on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
    Live coverage: Senate president says federal Medicaid cuts would be ‘devastating’
    Gov. Wes Moore delivers his third State of the State speech on Wednesday. It’s a chance for Moore to pitch his plan to close the state’s $3 billion budget shortfall.