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Train Derailments & Hazardous Spills: What you need to know
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- Train Derailments & Hazardous Spills: What you need to know
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- For months, the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism has been looking into the risks posed by trains carrying hazardous materials. Here are some major takeaways from that investigation.
🎥 Video by Mary Burke and Mo Jongwilai.
🔗 Link in our bio.
"Off the Rails" is a collaborative project between the Howard Centers for Investigative Journalism and news organizations from the U.S. and Canada.
#trains #traintok #derailment#railroad #fyp
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- Aftermath of a hazardous chemical derailment
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- In 2012, train cars loaded with vinyl chloride plunged off a bridge in Paulsboro, N.J., releasing a toxic cloud in the town. First responders weren’t prepared and hundreds were sickened.
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This video is a production of the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism. The Howard Center for Investigative Journalism, funded by the Scripps Howard Foundation, gives University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism students the opportunity to work with news organizations across the country to report stories of national or international importance.
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- Retired Senior Embraces College Life through UMD’s Golden ID Program
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The Golden ID program at the University of Maryland allows retired seniors to take college courses without paying tuition. Nancy Loy, an enrolled student, uses the program to learn languages and participate in campus clubs. Follow along an afternoon with Loy as she navigates college life as a senior citizen.
Story By: CNS Freelance Video Journalist, Sara Rooney
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- Behind the Butterflies: Hundreds Return to Brookside Gardens
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- WHEATON, Md. — A look inside the new Butterfly Exhibit at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton. It is the relaunching of an exhibit with hundreds of live butterflies from around the world, including North America, Costa Rica, Africa, and Asia.
Story By: CNS Video Journalist, Jenna Bloom
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- Recovery Through Rock Climbing
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Despite suffering a debilitating back injury that left him incapacitated for months, Josh Lu finds his motivation to recover in family, friends, and rock climbing.
Story By: CNS Video Journalist, Benicio Balignot
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- CNS-TV, May 13th, 2025
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- CNS-TV, May 13th, 2025
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- How Books for International Goodwill is Building a More Literate Future
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- ANNAPOLIS, Md. — In a quiet warehouse outside Annapolis, a global movement is taking shape—one book at a time. This visual story follows Books for International Goodwill, a local nonprofit turning used pages into powerful tools for literacy and opportunity worldwide.
Story By: CNS Video Journalist, Lleyton Beinhaker
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- Germantown Senior Aims for 2028 Paralympics
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- MARYLAND — Lisa Markland of Germantown, MD was at the top of her game before the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Unfortunately, she had to step down. 18 years later, she is back on the range with her sights on the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Follow Markland as she shoots her shot at the next games.
Story By: CNS Video Journalist, Abby Olear
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- Sen. Alsobrooks Urges RFK Jr. to Resign at 'Sick of it Rally' outside NIH
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- WASHINGTON — Citizens gather to voice their discontent with cuts to NIH and the Trump Administration's attitude towards the scientific community. Maryland Sen. Alsobrooks and others call for RFK Jr's resignation and restoration of NIH programs, employees, and resources.
By: CNS Video Journalist, Kevin Cartwright
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- Heavy truck traffic after Key Bridge collapse hurts both commuters and truckers
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024, trucks have had to find alternate routes – often on local roads in the areas surrounding the bridge, like Dundalk.
The increase in trucks has led to significant road damage, as these local, community roads are not meant to withstand the weight of a large number of trucks.
Community members and truck drivers see worsening road quality, making it more difficult to commute due to the increased traffic and more likely to damage their vehicles.
#Baltimore #Dundalk #KeyBridgeCollapse #Maryland #MarylandNews
✍️ Story by Andrew Mollenauer and Zephan Matteson
🎥 Video by Mira Beinart
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- CNS-TV, May 6th, 2025
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- CNS-TV, May 6th, 2025
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- SMALL DOGS RUNNING FOR A BIG CAUSE
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- WASHINGTON- Rural dog rescue along with management at DC’s Wharf host the 13th annual chihuahua race. The event raises money to support various animal welfare organizations. Dogs rescued from high risk shelters are brought to these events to be adopted.
By: Halexys Williams
Videographer: Loretta Pulwer
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- Volunteer Ushers Keep the Hippodrome Theater Alive
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
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- BALTIMORE, Md. — The Hippodrome Theater is the heart of live performances in Baltimore. Volunteer ushers and their passion for the productions are the foundation for keeping the theater around after a century. Follow around Murray, an usher since 2016, on a long yet thrilling shift.
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- High School Sports and NIL: An Explainer
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
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- "High School Sports and NIL: How dollars are changing the game" is a four-month investigation into Name, Image and Likeness and its impact on high school sports produced by students at the Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism.
This video by Laura Shaughnessy, Oliver Schaack and Matthew Neus provides an overview of the current patchwork approach to NIL, with policies differing from state to state.
Read more at https://cnsmaryland.org/high-school-sports-nil/.
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- Caught in the Crossfire: Chinese Students Navigate US-China Tensions
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
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- COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Hundreds of Chinese exchange students have had their visas revoked amidst the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and China. With Trump administration policies targeting Chinese students and workers who allegedly pose a security threat, those left in the U.S. now fear for their future. While many are hoping to stay under the radar and continue their studies, others are making their voices heard.
Story By: CNS Video Journalist, Benicio Balignot
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- Scholars weigh in on the removal of DC's Black Lives Matter Plaza
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
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- WASHINGTON, D.C.— Amid threats to the district's funding, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser approved the erasure of Black Lives Matter Plaza in DC. These 50-foot yellow letters were painted on the road leading up to the White House, and the destruction led scholars to worry about the future of American art.
Story By: CNS Video Journalist, Jenna Bloom
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- CNS-TV, April 29nd, 2025
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
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- CNS-TV, April 29nd, 2025
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- The Price Tag of Living in Northern Virginia
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
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- ARLINGTON, Va. - Despite being one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, Northern Virginia has seen more pockets of economic disparity resulting from the higher costs of living. Rising rents and a lack of affordable options have forced many to reconsider their future in the area. Follow two people from different walks of life as they attempt to navigate living in one of the most expensive areas in the National Capital Region.
Story By: CNS Video Journalist, Benicio Balignot
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- Walk the Walk Foundation: Empowering Annapolis' Children in Need
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
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- ANNAPOLIS, Md. — In the heart of Annapolis, Maryland, the Walk the Walk Foundation (WTWF) is making a profound impact on the lives of underprivileged children. As a faith-centered organization, WTWF's mission is to bless children in need by empowering individuals to serve through their time, talents, and treasures.
Story By: CNS Video Journalist, Lleyton Beinhaker
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- Greyhound racers' lives slow down after retirement
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
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- HANOVER, Va. — Greyhound racers enjoy a high-speed life during their career, but what happens after their retirement? Greyt Love Retirement in Hanover, Virginia, connects these pups with families for their next leg of the race, being a pet. Mark Lane guides the retired racers through this transition as they find their new home and adapt to the slow life.
Story By: CNS Video Journalist, Abby Olear
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- Former gymnasts are shaping NCAA judging
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
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- TOWSON, Md. — Who makes up gymnastics judges? The story looks into the life of an NCAA gymnastics judge who formerly competed in the sport. She says former gymnasts make up today's top judges and carry the sport to safe and fair scoring.
Story by: CNS Video Journalist, Lea Glaser
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- CNS-TV, April 22nd, 2025
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
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- CNS-TV, April 22nd, 2025
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- Senator Van Hollen returns from meeting with wrongly deported Md. man
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- CNS was there as Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen arrived from El Salvador after meeting with Kilmar Abrego García, the man who was wrongly deported to El Salvador. #trumpadministration #deportation #youtubeshorts #shorts
Video by Jess Daninhirsch.
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- Md. coach becomes the first female to win a Maryland Boys’ Soccer State Title
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Allie Coyle is the Boys’ Head Soccer Coach at Montgomery Blair High School in Montgomery County, Maryland. As a female coach of a boys’ soccer team, Coyle has been doubted for years, but that never deterred her pursuit of winning.
#sports #soccer #coaching #womeninsports #Maryland #MarylandNews #Shorts #YouTubeShorts
Reporting by Alexa Wootten
Video by Sophia Slaughenhoupt
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- Things in our Annapolis newsroom that just make sense
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- It's not a real newsroom without a broken microwave 🫣
#maryland #news #annapolis #newsroom #Shorts #YouTubeShorts
Filmed by Tara Goldstein
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- CNS-TV, April 15th, 2025
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- CNS-TV, April 15th, 2025
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- The decline in pollinators such as honey bees and butterflies would affect the food that we grow
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- SILVER SPRING,Md.- Insect populations that help with pollination are on the decline. The reasons for these declines could be from pesticides, climate change and the extinction of certain plants. With the decline, food grown with the help of pollination would be affected.
By: HALEXYS WILLIAMS
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- This allergy season is said to be the worst yet as more pollen is in the air
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Fans Flock to Nationals Opening Day
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- WASHINGTON, D.C. — Opening Day marks a hopeful new year for baseball fans. After a losing 2024 season, the Nationals are back. Fans share their excitement and what this day means to them on their way into the first game.
Story by: CNS video journalist, Kevin Cartwright
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- CNS-TV, April 8th, 2025
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- CNS-TV, April 8th, 2025
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- Maryland Senate President criticizes #trumpadministration actions
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Capital News Service was there as Bill Ferguson, president of the Maryland Senate, shared his concerns over "draconian" actions from the Trump administration, which he said are destroying the economy and Marylanders' lives. #Maryland #MarylandNews #Trump #Musk #Politics
Filmed by Evon Salmeron
Video by Caitlyn Blake
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- CNS-TV, April 8th, 2025
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- CNS-TV, April 8th, 2025
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- The Silver Lining of Shepherd's Table
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- SILVER SPRING, Md. — In Downtown Silver Spring, Shepherd’s Table works to combat increasing homelessness by offering more than just meals, but a place of refuge and resources without missing a single day.
Story By: CNS Video Journalist, Jon Dennis
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- Left Behind: The Harsh Reality of U.S. Maternity Leave
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Uncovering untold stories of new mothers, strained family dynamics, and the urgent call for parental leave reform.
Story by: CNS Video Journalist, Lleyton Beinhaker
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- The struggle for wheelchair coverage: One Virginia family’s story
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Northern Virginia — Ann Bailey Corbin, a four-year-old from Northern Virginia, has used a walker to get around her whole life. However, things got difficult around her fourth birthday when her legs stopped working. January Corbin, Ann Bailey’s mother, thought getting a wheelchair would be easy with their Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance. Through denials and appeals, Corbin's journey shows the intricacies of insurance in the United States.
Story By: CNS Video Journalist, Abby Olear
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- Teenager in wheelchair defies odds and plays lacrosse
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- EASTON, Md. — At the beginning of their season, Severn and Saints Peter and Paul Schools competed in a boy’s high school lacrosse game, and Caleb Krewson, a freshman on the team scored his first official high school goal, only Krewson is in a wheelchair. But head coach Freddie Wolters and the rest of the boys don’t see the wheelchair, they just see an athlete who works just as hard, and they say he’s giving them more than they could ever give him.
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- Local woman helps to feed D.C.’s homeless community
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- WASHINGTON, D.C. — CNS Video Journalist Kevin Cartwright follows ‘Miss Mary’ on one of her daily routes as she collects food from local restaurants and distributes it to people experiencing homelessness.
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- After Federal Layoffs Hit Hard, Montgomery County Community Offers Support
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — Sweeping federal layoffs have affected the residents of Montgomery County, Md. For Casey Recabarren and Katie Sandlin, the shock and devastation were challenging, and the steps to rebuild their lives haven’t been easy. One is a single parent of two young children, and the other has just moved from states away to live and work in Maryland.
To help ease some of the difficulties, Locally Crafted Workshop in Gaithersburg paired with a photographer and a make-up artist to offer free services for recently laid-off federal employees in the area. This day brought the community together and offered support to those who needed it most.
Story Produced by: CNS Video Journalist, Jenna Bloom
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- Meet the pets who came to see the D.C. cherry blossoms
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- This past weekend, thousands traveled to #Washington D.C. to view the #cherryblossoms ... including some four-legged friends. 🐈 🌸 🐕
Video by Caitlyn Blake.
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- CNS-TV, April 1st, 2025
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- CNS-TV, April 1st, 2025
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- Maryland restaurants, seafood industry welcome crab season
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Maryland's seafood business is a major force in the state, but inflation is looming over the sector. Now, the Chesapeake Bay Seafood Industry Association and restaurant owners are waiting to see how that will affect sales as crab season begins.
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- Food banks are finding ways to keep going despite aid cuts
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Food banks are exploring other options to fight food insecurity. This comes after the administration cut aid to food banks that helped to deliver surplus foods form farms. Food banks are now relying more on donations they receive to make up for the cuts.
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- Allie Coyle becomes the first female to win a Maryland Boys’ Soccer State Title
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- SILVER SPRING, Md. — Allie Coyle is the Boys’ Head Soccer Coach at Montgomery Blair High School in Montgomery County, Maryland. As a female coach of a boys' soccer team, Coyle has been doubted for years, but that never deterred her pursuit of winning. Coyle went on to lead Blair High School to its first Maryland Boys’ Soccer State Title in over 50 years, proving to young women and her athletes that gender does not determine your success as a coach.
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- Government Shutdown: What’s Next
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Is the government shutting down tonight? Capital News Service reporter Joey Barke has the latest on what's needed to prevent a shutdown and potential impacts on the District of Columbia.
#districtofcolumbia #dc #news #politics #politicalnews #shutdown
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- Scenes from the removal of the Black Lives Matter mural
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- CNS was there as construction workers removed the Black Lives Matter mural from the streets of downtown Washington, D.C.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the change to the mural last week in response to pressure from Republicans in Congress.
The mural is located steps from the White House.
#news #politics #trumpadministration
Reporting by Jade Tran
Filming by Madeline Seck
TikTok by Matt Landsman
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- CNS-TV, March 11th, 2025
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- CNS-TV, March 11th, 2025
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- Lawmakers, unions denounce continued Trump firings of federal workers
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Braving pouring rain, federal employees, union leaders, and lawmakers rallied on Capitol Hill today to protest denounce continued #TrumpAdministration firings of federal workers.
As the crowd chanted “Let us work” in unison, protesters held up signs reading “Solidarity” over an American flag, “Department of Government Evil” with a giant red ‘X,’ and “We worked. He golfed.”
#news #politics #trump #ElonMusk #layoffs
Full story on cnsmaryland.org.
Reporting and filming by Jade Tran.
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- Who is Linda McMahon?
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Linda McMahon, a co-founder of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and President Donald Trump's pick for education secretary is one step further to being confirmed. The Senate HELP Committee advanced McMahon’s nomination to the Senate this week. Here's what you need to know about McMahon and why a recent lawsuit is raising concerns that she is fit to lead the Department of Education.
#LindaMcMahon #TrumpAdministration
Video by Joey Barke.
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- Federal Workers Protest Government Cuts
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Federal workers rallied this week to denounce #TrumpAdministration efforts to dismantle the federal civil service. They were joined by Maryland Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks.
“This has nothing to do with making the government more efficient,” Van Hollen said at the event, which was hosted by the American Federation of Government Employees.
“This is the most corrupt bargain in American history—Elon Musk spent over $280 million to elect Donald Trump, and Donald Trump hands Elon Musk the keys to federal agencies.”
Trump created the White House’s Department of Government Efficiency on Jan. 20, appointing billionaire #ElonMusk to lead the agency, which aims to cut federal spending. The temporary department, set to shut down on July 4, 2026, has since offered federal employees resignation packages known as a “Fork in the Road,” ordered the closure of the U.S. Agency for International Development and canceled diversity, equ...
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- Girl's Flag Football growing rapidly in Maryland high schools
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- IJAMSVILLE, Md. - Girls flag football is experiencing rapid growth in Maryland high schools, driven by the support of the Baltimore Ravens. This expansion is creating valuable opportunities for female athletes to engage in and excel within the sport of football.
