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Here’s the link I meant to post from Christina Hilsenrath & @FitzFox5DC. Thank you both!
Maryland Senate primary winners start on campaign trail fox5dc.com/video/1458227
INBOX: @GovWesMoore issues a directive for MD Department of Juvenile Services to partner w/“relevant” law enforcement agencies & departments to implement a pilot program for youth-involved mother vehicle thefts.
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🚨 Scooplet: @PalantirTech, a data firm with $145M in ICE contracts, was promoted as a "top supporter" at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's annual legislative conference in Washington, D.C. last week, according to photos reviewed by HuffPost and a statement from the company.
This comes after @CHCI, the nonprofit aligned with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, publicly canceled Palantir's sponsorship and returned a donation after facing backlash.
Story here: huffpost.com/entry/palantir-…
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At Republican Midterm Convention @VP rallies crowd against “radical” Democrats. He wants schools that teach reading, writing and math, but also love of country. Says violent criminals should be thrown in prison.
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🚨 Senate Republicans moved one step closer in their push to prosecute Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's lead scientist during the coronavirus pandemic.
On Thursday, the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted 8-5 along party lines on a resolution to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress for declining to answer lawmakers’ questions during last week’s contentious hearing.
Story for @HuffPost here:
apple.news/AmZJhBfZhQHqX_Hd7…
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#NABJ26 Save the Date for our PTF Annual Business Meeting! A lot going on in Atlanta 👇🏾
🗓️ DATE: Friday, Aug 14th at 10:30 a.m. ET
🎙️ DEETS: A fireside chat with @11alivenews
NBC Atlanta Anchor @FJessieTweets and Brad Raffensperger.
- The NABJ Political Task Force will also hold elections for officers.
- Also, hiring managers in the audience will have time to share current job openings!
Come for the newsy conversation, stay for updates from your task force, and meet your next potential bosses.
Our business meeting will be Aug 14th at 10:30am and feature a fireside chat with 11 Alive anchor Faith Jessie and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.
We will hold elections for officers and hiring managers will have time to share current job openings. #NABJ26
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BREAKING US House Republicans take ‘first step’ toward dismantling Department of Education reports @ShauneenMiranda
newsfromthestates.com/articl…
If you want a Sunday morning read, check out @joshkurtznews expansive Q&A w/ @ChrisVanHollen marylandmatters.org/2026/07/…
INBOX: Several statements released on various U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions this morning inc. this one from @BrookeELierman
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MoCo Politics...In a message to his supporters Sunday afternoon, @Andrew_Friedson conceded the contest for county executive to @CMJawando, saying he had spoken with Jawando "to congratulate him on his successful campaign, and offered him my support as our Democratic nominee."
Breaking: Press conference scheduled for 11a.m. today. marylandmatters.org/2026/05/…
INBOX: @GovWesMoore releases statement that he will allow the immigration-related measure known as the Community Trust Act to go into law w/out his signature. “The bill creates ambiguities around joint investigations that we are working w/ @OAGMaryland to clarify.”
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👀 via DMN's @gromerjeffers, Rep. Julie Johnson says in leaked audio:
"The thing that has always irritated me about Marc Veasey and about other campaigns and other people who have this platform is they don’t use it," Johnson said. "They get a cushy, safe seat and then they don’t do a damn thing. And that’s never been me."
The Democratic primary runoff between and former Rep. Colin Allred is May 26.
#TX33
Go to the 19:35 minute mark of recording embedded in the story for Johnson discussion about Veasey: dallasnews.com/news/politics…
A letter from @CASAforall to @GovWesMoore calling for him to sign Community Trust and Data Privacy acts into law. Next bill signing ceremony is scheduled for May 26.
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⚖️ NEW via me: VA’s state Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter-approved measure that would have allowed Dems to redraw the state’s congressional map.
The ruling hands Republicans a massive win amid a nationwide redistricting battle ahead of the midterms.
huffpost.com/entry/virginia-…
INBOX: @GovWesMoore releases endorsements. A few names missing inc. Sen. President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City in District 46), and Del. Aletheia McCaskill (D-Baltimore County in District 44B). No endorsement noted in 5th Cong. district race to replace @RepStenyHoyer
Something rarely seen or heard during bill hearings in Annapolis: singing. That’s what Jayla Elise did singing “The Heart of Maryland” for SB 191 sponsored by Sen. Benjamin Brooks (D-Baltimore County). Brooks wants it to be designated as Maryland’s state song.
.@SenBillFerg announced the Senate has 1,000 bills. Senate President also said earlier his son is joining him today at the rostrum.
ICYMI on plans to study land near Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in @PrinceGeorgesMD. marylandmatters.org/2026/02/…
UPDATE: The legislation is part of the @BlackCaucusMD list of priorities for this year’s 90-day session. Here’s a letter to back that up.
