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The Baltimore City Council scrutinized the Department of Public Works’ $1.34 billion proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year, probing the agency’s recent performance and questioning its commitment to safeguarding employees. Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen asked the first questions of the Wednesday evening hearing, focusing mainly on DPW’s commitment to the safety … [Read more...] about Baltimore City Council questions DPW commitment to employee safety

WASHINGTON — Democrats have a sudden vacancy in a visible committee role. Rep. Kweisi Mfume is in the race to fill it. A number of lawmakers are campaigning to become the Democratic leader of the House Oversight Committee. Among them is Mfume, a Baltimore Democrat. Whoever wins will be the chief Democrat on a committee vital to the party’s messaging while it’s in the minority. … [Read more...] about Rep. Kweisi Mfume vying for key congressional role: Why it matters

The Trump administration says it will begin revoking Chinese students' visas, including those studying in "critical fields." … [Read more...] about Trump administration will “aggressively revoke” Chinese students’ visas

Two hikers in New York's Adirondack Mountains called 911 to report a third member of their party had died, but it turned out they had taken hallucinogenic mushrooms and were mistaken, officials say. … [Read more...] about Hikers’ report of companion’s death turns out to be greatly exaggerated