The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday about the constitutionality of Tennessee’s 2023 ban on gender-affirming health care for minors. ✍️: Caley Fox Shannon Marijke Friedman and me 📸: Menna Ibrahim and me Read Capital News Service story here: cnsmaryland.org/2024/12/04/on-…

At 76, #KeyvanSamimi, veteran journalist/political activist, had spent more than 10 years behind bars. His experiences exemplify one of Iran’s greatest issues for reporters: the inability to tell a story without becoming the story. My latest for Capital News Service: cnsmaryland.org/2024/12/16/ira…

‘More than just a police dog’: County police officer mourns loss of K-9 Monte moco360.media/2024/12/30/pol…

MoCo’s first seed library takes root at Rockville Science Center bethesdamagazine.com/2025/01/28/see…

Donald Trump blamed DEI hires and Democrats for last night's fatal plane collision near DCA. He offered no evidence for his speculations but said “I have common sense” when asked to elaborate. Check out my latest for Capital News Service for more: cnsmaryland.org/2025/01/30/wit…

President Trump blamed the Obama and Biden administration diversity policies for yesterday's fatal #planecrash. Trump offered no evidence for his speculations, but said “I have common sense” when asked to elaborate. cnsmaryland.org/2025/01/30/wit…

Hundreds rallied near the U.S. Capitol yesterday to defend USAID as the Trump administration moves to dismantle the agency, marking the third day of such protests in Washington. Read more in my latest for Capital News Service: cnsmaryland.org/2025/02/06/dem…

A federal inspector general found that some of the reasons cited for picking Greenbelt, Maryland, as the new FBI headquarters site were unjustified, according to a report released by the General Services Administration Monday. Read more on Capital News Service: cnsmaryland.org/2025/02/04/rep…

Hundreds rallied at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday to protest the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle #USAID, the world’s largest provider of humanitarian aid. Read more from Menna Ibrahim: cnsmaryland.org/2025/02/06/dem… 📸 by Cait Kelley

#Maryland officials, including Senator Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks denounced the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle federal civil services this week. Story by Menna Ibrahim and Colin McNamara cnsmaryland.org/2025/02/11/mar…

Today, fired federal workers gathered in D.C. at the Senate Hart Office Building to talk to lawmakers about the recent mass layoffs by the #TrumpAdministration. 📷 Photos by Giuseppe LoPiccolo Story to come on cnsmaryland.org ...

Nearly 40 recently terminated federal workers walked from Senate office to Senate office yesterday, hoping to share their experiences with senators and their staffs. Read some of their stories in our latest for Capital News Service: cnsmaryland.org/2025/02/25/fir…

Check out the full story here by Sasha Allen, Menna Ibrahim, Daranee Bala, Colin McNamara, and Emma Tufo: cnsmaryland.org/2025/02/25/fir…

The NTSB issued two urgent safety recommendations yesterday, warning that helicopter flights near DCA pose serious safety risks. Hours later, Sean Duffy accepted them on behalf of the FAA, promising lasting changes. Read more in my latest for Capital News Service: cnsmaryland.org/2025/03/11/on-…

The NTSB warned that helicopter flights near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport pose serious safety risks, prompting the FAA to close a helicopter route. Full story by Menna Ibrahim: cnsmaryland.org/2025/03/11/on-…

NEW from The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism: In 2013,Washington Commanders linebacker Ryan Kerrigan created a foundation for ill and special needs children. His experience highlights the challenges faced by athletes who start charities. Full story by Mennatalla Ibrahim and Sam Jane: cnsmaryland.org/2025/03/24/wea…

Maryland and Virginia Democratic lawmakers are proposing legislation aimed at preventing costly federal agency moves pushed by the #TrumpAdministration. Story by Mennatalla Ibrahim and Colin McNamara: cnsmaryland.org/2025/03/27/van…

Today marks 100 days of Trump’s second term. From federal cuts to immigration crackdowns, Capital News Service has covered the impact on Marylanders. #Trump100Days #Trumpadministration #Maryland Check out our full story collection of Trump’s actions in office: cnsmaryland.org/collection-tru…

The advocacy group Caring Across Generations organized an event urging #Congress not to cut #Medicaid. Watch the video by Mennatalla Ibrahim and Daranee Balachandar: cnsmaryland.org/2025/05/08/mar…

After celebrating Christmas in June, Chevy Chase girl loses brain cancer battle   bethesdamagazine.com/2025/08/18/zac…