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Poll: Maryland voters back cooperation with feds on immigration enforcement 01/08/2025 12:12pm • A majority of Marylanders support requiring local officials to cooperate with federal efforts to arrest and deport noncitizens in the state who have committed crimes, according to a poll released Wednesday. Incoming President Donald Trump has vowed to make enforcement of immigration laws — inc Hundreds of years after they were prosecuted, exoneration sought for Md. 'witches' 01/07/2025 09:00pm • Lawmakers in Maryland's General Assembly will start their session by tackling some weighty issues, from a budget deficit of nearly $3 billion to the high cost of education reform and the potential ripple effects of changes under President-elect Donald Trump. But one legislative effort takes a loo DraftKings Promo Code: $200 Bonus for NBA, College Hoops This Week 01/07/2025 03:41pm • This article contains references to products from our advertisers and/or partners, and we may receive compensation when you click on links to products and services A new and exclusive DraftKings promo code offer is available for first-time bettors this week. Click here to qualify for a game-changin Trump's 2024 election win certified by Congress 01/07/2025 07:56am • For all the latest developments in Congress, follow WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller at Today on the Hill. Four years after his supporters broke into the U.S. Capitol to try to overturn the 2020 election results, Congress certified Donald Trump's election as president in a joint s Poll shows most Marylanders oppose tax increases to erase $3 billion budget deficit 01/07/2025 06:55am • A majority of Marylanders oppose tax increases to erase a nearly $3 billion budget deficit projected for the coming fiscal year, a political challenge — and risk — for Gov. Wes Moore (D). The results of a poll released Tuesday by Annapolis-based Gonzales Research & Media are unsurprisin These special elections will determine which party controls the Va. General Assembly 01/07/2025 04:59am • Virginia voters will crunch through the snow and ice on Tuesday and head to the polls in three special elections that will decide which party controls the General Assembly. Two of those elections are happening in Loudoun County. Voters will choose replacements for seats that were vacated by De Strong earthquake kills at least 95 people in western China near Mount Everest 01/07/2025 03:39am • BEIJING (AP) — A strong earthquake killed at least 95 people in Tibet on Tuesday and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the high-altitude region of western China and across the border in Nepal. Officials in the region said at a brief news conference that 130 others were inj CES opens Tuesday under new leadership of Virginia native 01/06/2025 05:37pm • When CES gets underway Tuesday morning in Las Vegas, Nevada, it will mark the first time in more than 30 years that the world’s largest celebration of innovation will take place under the direction of somebody other than Gary Shapiro. Earlier this year, the Consumer Technology Association, whic How much snow has fallen in the DC region? First major snowstorm of 2025 is underway 01/06/2025 12:08pm • Listen live to WTOP online and on 103.5FM for traffic and weather updates on the 8s. You can share photos of the first snowfall of the year on the WTOP app or by tagging WTOP News on X, Instagram and Facebook. Already, around half a foot of snow has fallen across the D.C. region Monday with e Clashes over budgets, abortion and energy facing Va. General Assembly 01/06/2025 10:14am • The Virginia General Assembly is set to return on Jan. 8, kicking off a pivotal legislative season that will test the balance of power between a Republican governor in his final full year and a Democratic-controlled legislature. Lawmakers are expected to tackle an ambitious agenda, with debates s Md. state lawmakers craft 'proactive' legislation ahead of new Trump administration 01/06/2025 10:00am • As she begins her sixth legislative session leading the House on Wednesday, Speaker Adrienne Jones (D-Baltimore County) admits that a projected $2.7 billion deficit will be the dominant issue for lawmakers — but she doesn’t believe it has to be the only one. “I understand the importance of What are Taylor Swift's literary references? English professor and musical theater artist write a guide 01/06/2025 04:24am • As one of the largest pop artists in the world, Taylor Swift's music has permeated grocery stores, car rides and playlists. The authors of a new book said Swift's songs are more than just earworms — their lyrics can teach us about both literature and literary devices. Over the course of her Car Review: Chevy expands the popular Silverado line with the all-electric Silverado EV RST 01/06/2025 04:02am • A new all-electric truck from Chevrolet is on the market and with long range and plenty of power the Silverado EV looks for big sales. (WTOP/Mike Parris) Pickups are still huge for manufacturers. The top two selling vehicles in America are full-size trucks from Ford and Chevrolet. Now, Chevy joins t Why Montgomery County's police department is focusing on mental health 01/03/2025 06:05pm • Montgomery County police say they're getting better at identifying officers who are struggling with mental health issues, and with providing access to mental health care. On Sunday night, Montgomery County police responded to an incident in which an officer was reported to be "in distress" in the Prince George's Co. schools has big budget gap to close, which 'will require further cuts,' superintendent says 01/02/2025 03:03pm • The start of the new year means state and local governments will also begin honing in on budgets for the next fiscal year, which begins this summer. In Maryland it won’t be easy. The state is looking at a multibillion dollar budget deficit, and county governments are also trying to figure out h