Lea Skene, The Associated Press

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Federal judge blocks Trump's firing of Consumer Product Safety Commission members

BALTIMORE (AP) -- A federal judge has blocked the terminations of three Democratic members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission after they were fired by President Donald Trump in his effort to assert more power over independent federal agencies.

Federal judge in Baltimore temporarily limits DOGE access to Social Security data

Federal judge in Baltimore temporarily limits DOGE access to Social Security data

BALTIMORE (AP) -- A federal judge on Thursday imposed new restrictions on billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, limiting its access to Social Security systems that hold personal data on millions of Americans.

Democrat April McClain Delaney wins a US House seat in a competitive Maryland race

Democrat April McClain Delaney wins a US House seat in a competitive Maryland race

BALTIMORE (AP) -- Democrat April McClain Delaney narrowly won a U.S. House seat in Maryland's most competitive congressional races that came to focus on reproductive rights and the economy.

Candidates in Maryland's 6th Congressional District remain in a close contest

Candidates in Maryland's 6th Congressional District remain in a close contest

FREDERICK, Md. (AP) -- Democrat April McClain Delaney and conservative Republican Neil Parrott remained in a close contest early Wednesday in Maryland's most competitive U.S. House race, which will determine whether the sprawling 6th Congressional District will flip red after being represented by Democrats for over a decade.

In Maryland, competitive US House race focuses on abortion, economy and immigration

In Maryland, competitive US House race focuses on abortion, economy and immigration

FREDERICK, Md. (AP) -- In Maryland's most competitive U.S. House race, voters on Tuesday will decide whether the sprawling 6th Congressional District will flip red after being represented by Democrats for over a decade.

As women seek open congressional seats in Maryland, reproductive rights are front and center

As women seek open congressional seats in Maryland, reproductive rights are front and center

FREDERICK, Md. (AP) -- In an election where the future of reproductive rights is on the ballot in Maryland and elsewhere across the country, the state's all-male congressional delegation stands to gain an influx of women.

Glock pistols are popular among criminals because they're easily modified, report says

Glock pistols are popular among criminals because they're easily modified, report says

BALTIMORE (AP) -- Glock pistols are a popular choice for people committing gun crimes, in part because they can be easily converted into fully automatic weapons using a small device, according to a new report based on data from nearly three dozen U.S. cities.