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In accordance with President Donald Trump’s proclamation, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has ordered the United States Flag and the Maryland State Flag to be flown at half-staff today from sunrise to sunset in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. This action is taken under the Protocol for the United States and Maryland State Flag.

UPDATE: The Trumps are sending their youngest, 11-year-old Barron, to St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Potomac, according to a report in The Daily Caller. The school refused to confirm the news Monday morning. “St. Andrew’s respects family privacy,” a spokesman said. “We will not comment on whether a student has sought enrollment.” But, according to […]

Casey Aiken is the host for the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Aiken and the panel discuss the Rockville High rape case, prospective candidates for Maryland’s 2018 Democratic gubernatorial nomination, the media reaction to the firing of FBI Director James Comey, and more. This week’s panel of political observers includes Sam Statland, Mark Uncapher, […]

Susan Heltemes is the guest host for the latest episode of 21 This Week. On this week’s show, Heltemes and the panel discuss President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office, legislation to repeal parental rights of rapists in Maryland, and more. This week’s panel of political observers includes Luiz Simmons, Robin Uncapher, Bill Askinazi, and John Hurson. You can […]

Maryland Congressman John Delaney has released a statement about the Trump administration’s decision to not disclose White House visitor logs. “President Trump’s actions betray a fundamental contempt for democracy and a lack of respect for the American people,” said Delaney. “It is now clear that this country is being subjected to a deeply secretive presidency, […]

Here are five things to know today, March 21st, in Montgomery County: 1.  The Montgomery County Council meets today and one of the items on the agenda is a resolution asking Congress to reject President Donald Trump’s federal budget proposal. 2. It’s Election Day in the town of Somerset. 3. In Takoma Park, Mayor Kate […]

UPDATED Democrats have picked former Labor Secretary Tom Perez, a Takoma Park resident, to lead the Democratic National Committee (DNC). On his Twitter account on Saturday, Perez wrote, “It will be the privilege of my life to serve you as DNC chair to unify our party and lead the fight.” Also on Twitter, President Donald […]

Gaithersburg was recently ranked number one by WalletHub as the most diverse city in the country, which is why one resident expressed his concern over the recent executive orders on immigration signed by President Donald Trump at last night’s mayor and council meeting. “We celebrate the fact that we are the most diverse city in America […]

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett and County Council President Roger Berliner are meeting with community organizations today to discuss strategy for the challenges ahead when it comes to local immigration issues. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, below, Berliner says the hotline number to know is 3-1-1 if you have questions or concerns about immigration locally.

Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner discussed a variety of issues at his weekly briefing with reporters on Jan. 30, beginning with President Trump. “When I assumed this responsibility as president of the County Council I did not think I would be spending my time talking about the president of the United States of America […]