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Trump trial sees new witnesses on the stand to close out first week of testimony
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/live-updates/trump-trial-david-pecker-cross-examination/
Trump trial hears new details about alleged "catch and kill" scheme as Pecker continues testimony
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/live-updates/trump-trial-testimony-david-pecker/
In Trump immunity case, divided Supreme Court seems open to some protection
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/supreme-court-trump-immunity-2020-election-arguments/
Trump trial hears testimony from David Pecker about "catch and kill" scheme
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential elect...
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/live-updates/trump-trial-new-york-first-witness-david-pecker/
Trump trial in "hush money" case gets underway with opening statements and first witness
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York got their first glimpse of the arguments both sides plan to make.
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/trump-hush-money-trial-opening-statements-witness-testimony/
Supreme Court to weigh whether bans targeting homeless encampments run afoul of the Constitution
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday on whether bans on public camping constitute "cruel and unusual punishment" barred by the Eighth Amendment.
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/supreme-court-homeless-encampments-constitution/
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican, navigates dangerous political terrain in pivotal Senate contest
Hogan hopes to become the first Republican in more than 40 years to win a Senate seat in deep-blue Maryland, where Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-1 statewide.
Supreme Court appears divided over obstruction law used to prosecute Trump, Jan. 6 rioters
The Supreme Court seemed divided over a case challenging the scope of a federal obstruction law that prosecutors have used to charge more than 300 Jan. 6 defendants.
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/supreme-court-january-6-trump-obstruction-law-oral-arguments/
Federal law enforcement investigating Baltimore bridge collapse, sources say
The investigation is being conducted by Maryland's U.S. Attorney's Office and the FBI.
Biden is canceling $7.4 billion in student debt for 277,000 borrowers. Here's who is eligible.
The White House is turning to other methods to erase student debt after the Supreme Court blocked its broader effort to forgive loans.
Baltimore voters largely approve of leaders response in Key Bridge collapse, poll finds
Baltimore voters broadly approve of elected leaders' response to the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month, according to a newly released poll.
Maryland members of Congress unveil bill to fund Baltimore bridge reconstruction
The two-page bill, dubbed the Baltimore BRIDGE Relief Act, would have the federal government cover 100% of the cost of replacing the bridge.
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/baltimore-bridge-reconstruction-funding-congress/
Brandon Scott sees surge in approval amid Baltimore mayoral race
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is seeing a surge in support from city voters as he makes a bid to keep his seat.
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/baltimore-mayor-brandon-scott-elections-race-approval/
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says "aggressive timeline" to reopen channel after bridge collapse is realistic
The governor said he's been "amazed" by the work so far, with channels having been opened up for some ships just in less than two weeks since the bridge's March 26 collapse.
Biden in Baltimore announces more federal assistance after bridge collapse
Biden said Friday the government was "going to move heaven and earth to rebuild this bridge as rapidly as humanly possible."
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/baltimore-bridge-collapse-biden-visit-francis-scott-key/
Emergency summit on Baltimore bridge collapse set as tensions rise over federal funding
One Democrat wants to protect bridge funding from elimination by Trump, if he wins the presidency.
Biden says he'll visit Baltimore this week as response to bridge collapse continues
The Biden administration said Thursday it approved $60 million in immediate federal aid to help in the aftermath of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/biden-baltimore-francis-scott-key-bridge-visit/
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says "we don't fully know" conditions for Baltimore bridge repair
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said that as officials eye rebuilding efforts, it's not fully known the condition of what remains of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Francis Scott Key Bridge reconstruction should be paid for by federal government, Biden says
The FBI earlier said there was no "there is no specific or credible information to suggest there are ties to terrorism."
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/fbi-baltimore-bridge-collapse/
Lawmakers unveil $1.2 trillion funding package, kicking off sprint to avoid government shutdown
The package would conclude the long-delayed process of funding the government with a shutdown deadline quickly approaching.
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/government-funding-package-spending-congress/
Maryland labor attorney becomes first openly gay judge on 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals
A Maryland labor lawyer is set to become the first openly gay judge on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals after winning final confirmation by the U.S. Senate.
U.S. hits Apple with landmark antitrust suit, accusing tech giant of stifling competition
The Justice Department said Apple illegally engaged in anti-competitive behavior in an effort to build a "moat around its smartphone monopoly."
Supreme Court wary of restricting government contact with social media platforms in free speech case
The Supreme Court heard a free speech case involving the Biden administration's efforts to pressure social media companies to remove what it said was false information.
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/supreme-court-government-pressure-social-media-free-speech/
Transcript: Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland on "Face the Nation," March 17, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on March 17, 2024.
Maryland Senate votes for Gov. Wes Moore's gun violence prevention center
The Maryland Senate has voted for a measure to create a new statewide center to foster a partnership with federal and local agencies to reduce gun violence.
Maryland House pushes higher taxes, online gambling in $1.3B plan for education and transportation
Top leaders in the Maryland House are backing roughly $1.3 billion in new revenues to help pay for future education and transportation costs.
CASA advocates for healthcare, tenant rights bills to benefit Maryland immigrants
CASA is pushing three bills to address eviction protections for tenants, including immigrants.
TikTok bill passes House in bipartisan vote, moving one step closer to possible ban
The House on Wednesday passed legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. if its Beijing-based parent company ByteDance doesn't sell its stake.
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/tiktok-ban-house-vote/
In State of the Union, Biden urges GOP to back immigration compromise: "Send me the border bill now"
President Biden used his State of the Union remarks on Thursday to forcefully call on Republican lawmakers in Congress to pass a bipartisan immigration compromise that stalled last month.
In defiant 2024 State of the Union, Biden fires opening salvo in likely rematch with Trump
While President Biden did not mention former President Donald Trump by name, he frequently chided "my predecessor."
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/live-updates/biden-state-of-the-union-address-2024/