Baltimore’s Bobby LaPin reflected on small victories and possible missteps one day after his primary loss to Senate President Bill Ferguson. And he pondered what he might do next. Story: tinyurl.com/45cw736z

An analysis of what Senate Pres. Bill Ferguson learned from his race for the heart of Baltimore’s 46th District. By @leeosanderlin.bsky.social Pics: @kaitlinobscura.bsky.social app.thebaltimorebanner.com/UENEBUYPAZGP...

An energy mogul with a restaurant empire on Maryland’s Eastern Shore had his eyes on a power plant. To get it, he needed Gov. Wes Moore’s help. By Adam Willis. tinyurl.com/m9ncpks9

On Maryland’s primary ballot, there’s at least 8 federal workers running for office who were forced out of jobs they loved by Trump’s cuts. They say they’re uniquely qualified to lead because they know how to run government. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...

I asked Maryland voters what they thought about the state’s mail ballot blunder. Their answers unsurprisingly split along party lines. app.thebaltimorebanner.com/UI26DYFPVNGK...

Menopause. The once avoided conversation is now everywhere online and in the news. Women left in the dark on what’s happening to their bodies are thirsting for information. Maryland wants to ensure doctors know how to help them. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...

UPDATE: The Maryland Senate put more limits on police cooperation with ICE. The Community Trust Act blocks police from communicating with ICE unless there’s a warrant from a judge. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...

NyKayla Strawder was fatally shot in 2022 by a 9 year old with access to his grandmother’s gun. Her family has been trying to pass a law in her name to prevent similar deaths. Their efforts have become tangled in Baltimore politics. It’s Local News Day. Local news matters. Link below.

Here’s a photo of Baltimore’s former Columbus statue in its new digs. This office building is next to the White House.

What Rep. Andy Harris said Wednesday on presidential authority to declare war vs. what he said when Barack Obama held the office.

Maryland wants its $4 billion in tariff payments back. Gov. Moore and top fiscal leaders are demanding Pres. Trump reimburse Marylanders for price hikes from import tariffs, an estimated $1,744 per household. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...

We asked all 47 Maryland state senators where they stand on redistricting. You can look up their answers by county. w/ @maddioneill.bsky.social tinyurl.com/bdfyx2ty

The following letter was posted by Reps. Raskin and Hoyer on their X accounts today.

House Democrats aren’t in session today but held a press conference restating their case to fight for health care hours before a government shutdown. Minority leader Hakeem Jeffries said Dems are ready to do their jobs while Republicans are “on vacation.”

INBOX: Sen. Van Hollen spoke to Kilmar Abrego Garcia and his wife on a call Sunday ahead of Abrego Garcia’s ICE check in tomorrow, according to a press release.