Kevin McCarthy removed as House speaker in historic vote
"The office of speaker of the House of the United States House of Representatives is hereby declared vacant," said Rep. Steve Womack, who was presiding over the chamber.
"The office of speaker of the House of the United States House of Representatives is hereby declared vacant," said Rep. Steve Womack, who was presiding over the chamber.
Hours before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government running for 45 days.
President Joe Biden has chosen Shuwanza Goff as his new director of legislative affairs, making her the first Black woman to be the White House's chief emissary to Capitol Hill.
A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
The House passed the bill to raise the debt ceiling Wednesday. Now, the Senate will take it up.
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
A police officer who was injured in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and has pushed for an independent commission to investigate the attack will meet with House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy on Friday, according to two people familiar with the meeting.
Kevin McCarthy joined Peter Laviolette's Washington Capitals coaching staff Wednesday, an expected move continuing the pair's partnership that has lasted for more than 15 years.
Votes are still being tallied by election workers in Baltimore City in several tight local races on primary day.
The 149th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course are just a couple of days away, and traffic modifications are underway ahead of the race.
Wet weather returns to the area to start the weekend.
A bill that will change Maryland's Juvenile Justice system was signed into law Thursday morning.
It's almost Preakness weekend at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Here's everything you need to know about the event, how to get there and more.
The National Transportation Safety Board chair made her first public comments since the release of a preliminary report into the Key Bridge collapse and focused on the multiple power failures onboard the Dali.
A gorgeous day is in store, with sunshine and highs in the upper 70s.
The Baltimore Ravens know their schedule for the entire 2024 NFL season.
"Four more years." That's what supporters of Mayor Brandon Scott were chanting last night as the AP projected he would win his re-election bid.
Votes are still being tallied by election workers in Baltimore City in several tight local races on primary day.
It's almost Preakness weekend at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Here's everything you need to know about the event, how to get there and more.
Joan Vassos, who was revealed Wednesday as the leading lady of the inaugural season of ABC's "The Golden Bachelorette", is a school administrator from Maryland.
The polls are closed in Maryland's 2024 primary election, now the counting begins for mail-in and provisional ballots.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
Former Republican Gov. Larry Hogan won the GOP primary for the open seat in a race that could tip the balance of power in the Senate.
The final two episodes of the series air back to back on Thursday, May 16
Visit Harford and Say Delicious owner, Sadie Strong, are celebrating National Chocolate Chip Day
In honor of Preakness 149, the Guinness Open Gate Brewery is releasing “Preakness Cream Ale”
Huber's ideal horse name would confuse the crowds, while Meg, Sina and Tim's fit their own personalities!
Part 1 of the Blue Bloods finale airs this Friday night
It's almost Preakness weekend at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Here's everything you need to know about the event, how to get there and more.
Adley Rutschman's two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning gave Baltimore a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, enabling the Orioles — yet again — to avoid a sweep.
The Baltimore Ravens know their schedule for the entire 2024 NFL season.
Preakness favorite Muth, trained by Hall of Famer Bob Baffert, was declared out of Saturday's race after
The home of the second jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown had become something of an eyesore, far from the glitzy palace of Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby.
The polls are closed in Maryland's 2024 primary election, now the counting begins for mail-in and provisional ballots.
Former Republican Gov. Larry Hogan won the GOP primary for the open seat in a race that could tip the balance of power in the Senate.
Brandon Scott has won the Democratic nomination in the Baltimore mayoral race, the Associated Press has called.
Polls across Maryland are closed and results for the 2024 primary election are pouring in.
Former President Donald Trump's attorneys got their first chance to question Michael Cohen on his second day of testimony and took aim at his credibility.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
Regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating cancer early. It's also important to be aware of any genetic mutations that already exist in your body.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
It's almost Preakness weekend at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Here's everything you need to know about the event, how to get there and more.
Joan Vassos, who was revealed Wednesday as the leading lady of the inaugural season of ABC's "The Golden Bachelorette", is a school administrator from Maryland.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
Wet weather returns to the area to start the weekend.
A gorgeous day is in store, with sunshine and highs in the upper 70s. Unfortunately we return to the gray and wet pattern by the weekend.
After a brief break in the rain Thursday and Friday, more rain arrives just in time for the weekend.
Unfortunately, rain is likely for Preakness Day. Expect a muddy track with chances for rain throughout the morning and afternoon hours.
Rain showers in your Wednesday forecast
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Marty Bass spoke to the crew responsible for putting together the winning blanket for the Preakness Stakes.
A gorgeous day is in store, with sunshine and highs in the upper 70s. Unfortunately we return to the gray and wet pattern by the weekend.
The polls are closed in Maryland's 2024 primary election, but the counting begins for mail-in ballots.
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