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The latest on the Key Bridge collapse, New York puts forth legislation to get clean energy projects on the grid and Wisconsin and other states join a federal summer food program to help feed kids across the country.

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Republicans float conspiracy theories on the collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge, South Carolina s congressional elections will use a map ruled unconstitutional, and the Senate schedules an impeachment trial for Homeland Secretary Myorkas.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

MD: Campaign Finance Reform/Money in Pol

A federal district judge has ruled that the State of Maryland and Washington, D.C., can pursue a lawsuit against President Donald Trump for unfair competition. (Pixabay)
Judge Allows Maryland, D.C. to Sue Trump

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that Maryland and Washington, D.C., have grounds to sue President Donald Trump. This allows …

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If you thought money plays a role in politics, a new study says you're correct. (Veronica Carter)
Study Cites Evidence of Money Shaping U.S. Elections

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Public outrage over the influence of money in politics continues to grow - as seen in both the Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump …

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Protesters marched 140 miles from the Liberty Bell to Washington, D.C., to demand that Congress restore voting rights and get big money out of elections. (Democracy Spring)
March on D.C. Ends in Sit-In to Protect Voting Rights

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Protesters are in the nation's capital after a march from the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia to the Freedom Bell in Washington…

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PHOTO: Senators Barbara Mikulski and Ben Cardin are co-sponsors of a proposed constitutional amendment giving Congress and states control of political campaign spending. A committee vote is expected Thursday. Photos courtesy of Senator Mikulski and Senator Cardin's offices.
Resolution Would Return Campaign Spending Control to States

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - A proposed constitutional amendment to give political campaign spending control to Congress and states is expected to come before …

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PHOTO: It's expected the U.S. Supreme Court will rule next week on a campaign finance case that could eliminate limits on the number of federal office candidates a donor could support. Credit: Microsoft Images
Supreme Court Campaign Donation Decision Expected

BALTIMORE - A decision about campaign donations and "free speech" is expected next week from the U.S. Supreme Court. The case involves limits on …

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PHOTO: Rep. Sarbanes is the lead sponsor of the
Government "By the People" Makes a Comeback in Congress

WASHINGTON – Backed by government reform groups and a growing list of other organizations, 128 members of the House of Representatives on …

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PHOTO: old telephone wrapped in cord. Photo Credit: Deborah Smith
RoboCops Needed for Political Robocalls?

BALTIMORE, Md. - Hold the phone! Robocall season is underway in Maryland, along with the election season. Political robocalls are exempted from …

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Financial Advisers Policing Themselves? Congress Takes a Look

WASHINGTON - A U.S. House committee today takes up a bill that would allow investment advisers to police themselves, through what's called a self-…

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Children's handprints. Photo credit: Deborah Smith.
Campaign Trail Advice: Kiss More Babies

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Images of candidates kissing babies may be clichés, but a connection to children on the campaign trail is needed - yet missing -…

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