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Maryland lost almost 15,000 federal jobs in 2025, a 9% drop in the workforce, state data shows 01/01/2026 06:16pm • Maryland ends the year with almost 15,000 fewer federal jobs than it had at the start of the year, according to the latest estimates from the Maryland Department of Labor. The department reported this month that the state lost another 700 federal jobs in September, the most recent month for whi Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year 01/01/2026 04:18pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed a New Year's Eve proclamation delaying increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks. Trump's order signed Wednesday keeps in place a 25% tariff he imposed in September on those go These laws start New Year's Day in Virginia, Maryland, DC 01/01/2026 03:22pm • A wide range of legislation hit the books on New Year's Day in Virginia, Maryland and D.C. Health, social media and paychecks are among the topics addressed in the laws that began on Jan. 1, 2026. Here a few of the new laws beginning in the new year: Virginia You can find details on any Virg 'I'll continue fighting': Preventing another shutdown top of mind for this Virginia congressman 01/01/2026 01:25pm • Congress will soon be back in session, and one of the first orders of business will be passing a funding bill to keep the government open. Rep. James Walkinshaw, a Democrat from Virginia, said Congress must avoid another government shutdown. The most recent shutdown, which set a record for its le Md. Rep. Glenn Ivey says the GOP is in trouble over health care premiums 01/01/2026 10:10am • With the expiration of the Affordable Care Act tax subsidies, millions of Americans are entering the new year with far more expensive health insurance premiums. Maryland Rep. Glenn Ivey said he believes this issue has fractured the Republican coalition in Congress. "The health care fig Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes 01/01/2026 07:36am • NEW YORK (AP) — Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year. Democrats forced a 43-day government shutdown ov Federal ruling blocks Hawaii's climate change tourist tax on cruise ships 12/31/2025 09:26pm • HONOLULU (AP) — A federal appeals court ruling on New Year's Eve blocked Hawaii from enforcing a climate change tourist tax on cruise ships passengers, a levy that was set to go into effect at the start of 2026. Cruise Lines International Association challenged the tax in a lawsuit, arguing that Appeals court says Medicaid funding cuts for Planned Parenthood can stand while lawsuit proceeds 12/31/2025 04:04pm • CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The Trump administration can continue to withhold Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood and other health centers that provide abortions as a coalition of mostly Democratic states challenges the cuts, a federal appeals court ruled. The decision on Tuesday is one of multiple From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact 12/31/2025 03:35pm • The death of Pope Francis brought change to the Catholic Church, which counts 1.4 billion adherents and is now led — for the first time — by an American pope. The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as he spoke before a crowd horrified many and prompted somber conversations abou Trump made lots of tariff threats in 2025. Here are some that never materialized 12/31/2025 09:09am • President Donald Trump made a lot of tariff threats and trade promises this year. Many materialized into a barrage of new import taxes that overturned decades of U.S. economic policy — but others have yet to be fulfilled as 2025 comes to a close. Some of Trump’s unrealized threats reflect a broa If You're in Student Loan Default, Trump Might Start Garnishing Your Wages. Now What? 12/30/2025 07:00pm • Some student loan borrowers may discover an alarming letter in their mailbox in the coming weeks: A notice that the federal government is coming for their paycheck. The Department of Education has confirmed its plans to begin garnishing wages of student loan borrowers who are in default, dusting off 10 Best Low-Cost Index Funds to Buy in 2026 12/30/2025 07:00pm • Ask a beginner retail investor what they think best predicts whether a fund will outperform, and the answers tend to vary. Some point to the long-running dominance of U.S.-focused funds as evidence of geographic superiority. Others argue that technology-heavy portfolios have structural advantages th US Sen. Angela Alsobrooks reflects on her first year on Capitol Hill 12/30/2025 05:07pm • Sen. Angela Alsobrooks made history in 2025 as the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Senate from Maryland. In a year-end interview, the Democrat and former Prince George's County Executive told WTOP that Marylanders wanted her to concentrate on economic opportunity. "They wanted me to foc Last-minute tax moves could save you money before 2025 ends 12/30/2025 03:31pm • With just hours left in 2025, some quick steps could help taxpayers keep more money in their pockets. Sikich tax expert Bryan Lake said charitable giving is one option to consider before the year ends. That’s because starting in 2026, itemized charitable deductions will be reduced based on inco Editorial Roundup: United States 12/30/2025 03:00pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Dec. 29 The Washington Post on Trump's China policy, deal with Taiwan The Trump administration’s approval of an $11.1 billion arms sale will help Taiwan gear up for, and therefore deter, a potential Chinese attack. It’s an over