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politics2 months ago

Wes Moore Initiates Maryland Redistricting Amid Political Challenges

Maryland Governor Wes Moore is moving forward with a plan to redraw the state's congressional districts through a new advisory commission, despite opposition from Senate President Bill Ferguson, in an effort to eliminate the last Republican district and influence the 2026 elections, potentially leading to a legislative showdown and legal challenges.

politics4 months ago

Baltimore Leaders and Governor Moore Address City Challenges and Political Tensions

Maryland Governor Wes Moore defends his stance against President Trump over Baltimore's crime issues, emphasizing his focus on community safety and criticizing federal intervention strategies like deploying the National Guard, while also addressing political attacks on his military record and discussing the broader Democratic approach to Trump.

politics4 months ago

Trump escalates threats to deploy National Guard in Democratic-led cities over crime

President Trump responded to Maryland Governor Wes Moore's invitation to visit Baltimore by demanding the city 'clean up this crime mess' and threatened to halt federal funding for the Key Bridge, criticizing Moore's handling of crime and deploying the National Guard, while Moore and Baltimore officials push back, emphasizing ongoing crime reduction efforts and opposing military intervention.

politics4 months ago

Trump Threatens Military Action in Baltimore Amid Maryland Dispute

Maryland Governor Wes Moore and President Trump exchanged sharp words over public safety and federal intervention, with Trump threatening to send troops to Baltimore and reconsider federal funding, while Moore criticized the move as unconstitutional and disrespectful to the National Guard, emphasizing the decline in Baltimore's violent crime and calling out Trump's false claims.

politics6 months ago

Gov. Moore launches initiatives to address racial wealth gap and social justice in Maryland

Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced initiatives to close the racial wealth gap, including designating over 400 communities as 'Just Communities' for targeted support, and pardoning over 6,900 individuals for cannabis possession, while vetoing a bill to establish a reparations commission, prompting ongoing debate and plans for legislative override.