Howard County is one step closer to a new Central Branch library at the Columbia Lakefront. County Executive Calvin Ball announced Thursday that he has filed legislation to move forward with purchasing land for the long sought-after library. “With new progress on affordable housing and a much-needed Central Library at the Columbia Lakefront, we are building a Downtown that … [Read more...] about Columbia Lakefront Library talks revived as Ball proposes land purchase
VP Vance slams Psaki’s ‘disgraceful’ claim that wife Usha needs rescuing
Vice President JD Vance called Jen Psaki’s comments that his wife was being held captive and needed to be saved from him “disgraceful.” Reporters asked Vance for his response to Psaki’s comment while on a tarmac heading back to the United States after a two-day trip to Israel. His wife, Second Lady Usha Vance, accompanied him. “I think it’s disgraceful, but of course the second … [Read more...] about VP Vance slams Psaki’s ‘disgraceful’ claim that wife Usha needs rescuing
GOP lawmakers lead charge to mandate proof of citizenship for voter registration
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Tex., and Rep. Eli Crane, R-Ariz., have launched an effort to support a petition that would mandate proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in elections at the federal level. The petition was started by America First Legal Foundation. “We submit this comment in support of America First Legal Foundation’s petition urging the Election Assistance … [Read more...] about GOP lawmakers lead charge to mandate proof of citizenship for voter registration
Democratic Sen. Merkley of Oregon stages marathon speech to protest Trump amid shutdown
By MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon is staging a marathon speech on the Senate floor to protest President Donald Trump’s “tightening authoritarian grip on the country” amid the government shutdown. Merkley started speaking at 6:21 p.m. Tuesday evening and was still going more than 21 hours later Wednesday afternoon, … [Read more...] about Democratic Sen. Merkley of Oregon stages marathon speech to protest Trump amid shutdown
Person arrested after Baltimore County police set barricade in Cockeysville
Baltimore County Police officers set up a barricade in Cockeysville on Wednesday afternoon before taking a person into custody, police said in a social media post. The barricade, at Blue Bell Way, is currently resolved, police said. No additional details were available. #UPDATE The barricade has been resolved. One subject has been taken into custody. Thank you for your … [Read more...] about Person arrested after Baltimore County police set barricade in Cockeysville