Today’s news
Lawmakers Bypass TSA Lines as Airport Delays Mount Amid Funding Dispute
House Democrat Minority Whip Kathleen Clark escorted past security as TSA agents await pay during DHS budget impasse

Governor Proposes Supplemental Budget to Address DDA Funding Shortfalls
Additional $36 million allocated to close budget gap for Maryland's Developmental Disabilities Administration
TSA Officers Struggle Amid Partial Government Shutdown
Staffing shortages and financial hardship plague Baltimore-Washington airport security amid ongoing pay freeze
Recent news
Mar. 25, 2026
Maryland Advocates Warn of Devastating Cuts to Disability Services
Proposed $126 million in budget reductions could slash caregiver wages by 50%, impacting thousands of vulnerable residents
Mar. 25, 2026
Maryland Advocates Warn of Cuts Threatening Vulnerable Residents
Proposed $126 million in budget cuts could slash home-based caregiver wages by up to 50%
Mar. 23, 2026
Trump Admin Installs Restored Columbus Statue Near White House
The replica of the toppled Baltimore monument is now on display near the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
Mar. 23, 2026
Trump Administration Installs Christopher Columbus Statue on White House Campus
The president hails the Italian explorer as a 'gallant and visionary' figure despite controversy over his legacy.
Mar. 23, 2026
Trump Brings Back Controversial Columbus Statue at White House
The resurrected statue has been installed on White House grounds.
Mar. 22, 2026
Replica of Baltimore's Columbus Statue Placed at White House
The original sculpture was dumped into the harbor in 2020 amid civil unrest over police violence.
Mar. 22, 2026
White House Installs New Christopher Columbus Statue from Remains of Toppled Baltimore Monument
The 13-foot, one-ton replica was commissioned by the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations after Baltimore officials refused to put up the new monument.
Mar. 22, 2026
Trump Installs Christopher Columbus Statue on White House Grounds
The controversial statue was previously removed from Baltimore and later rebuilt.
Mar. 20, 2026
TSA Agent at BWI-Marshall Discusses Shutdown Challenges
Robert Williams urges lawmakers to work together to get TSA agents paid during partial government shutdown.
Mar. 20, 2026
TSA Officer Speaks Out on Lack of Pay During Partial Shutdown
Robert Williams, a 16-year veteran TSA officer at BWI-Marshall, discusses the financial strain of working without pay during the ongoing government shutdown.
Mar. 16, 2026
Moore Appoints Carla Hayden, Kimberly Moffitt to MPT Board
Librarian of Congress and Howard University dean join Maryland Public Television's governing body.
Mar. 15, 2026
US Airline CEOs Urge Congress to End Partial Government Shutdown
CEOs say it is 'simply unacceptable' to expect TSA officers to work without pay
Mar. 13, 2026
Baltimore Woman Honored by President for Women's History Month
Nora Pruitt, a manufacturing worker, recognized at White House event.
Mar. 11, 2026
Maryland State Sen. Jennings Calls to Protect Duties of Inspectors General
Legislation aims to give inspectors general direct access to government records amid dispute between Baltimore mayor and city inspector general.
Mar. 6, 2026
Maryland Leaders React to Firing of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
Elected officials in Maryland express relief and call for reforms after President Trump dismisses Noem from her post
Mar. 3, 2026
Maryland SNAP Recipients Face New Work Requirements
Thousands risk losing benefits if they don't comply with new rules
Mar. 3, 2026
Maryland SNAP Recipients Face New, Tougher Work Requirements
Up to 80,000 additional Marylanders could be subject to the new rules, raising concerns about access to food assistance
Mar. 2, 2026
Del. Adrienne Jones to retire after nearly 30 years
Pioneering Maryland lawmaker steps down after decades of service
Feb. 28, 2026
BWI-Marshall TSA Officers Receive Partial Paychecks Amid Shutdown
Hundreds of TSA officers at the Baltimore airport are only getting half their usual pay due to the ongoing partial federal government shutdown.