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Moore Says Trump ‘Is Lying’ As Potomac Sewage Spill Fight Turns Into Federal Showdown Moore Says Trump ‘Is Lying’ As Potomac Sewage Spill Fight Turns Into Federal Showdown
Moore Says Trump ‘Is Lying’ As Potomac Sewage Spill Fight Turns Into Federal Showdown Ding, ding. The political fight over the record-setting Potomac sewage spill exploded Wednesday, as Maryland Gov. Wes Moore accused President Donald Trump of “lying to the public” — and the White House fired back. Moore's latest verbal haymaker comes after Trump said the federal government would step in to assist before backtracking and demanding local officials "politely" ask for his office's help. Moore said the federal government — not Maryland — has been responsible for the Potomac Interceptor for more than a century. “For the past century, the federal government has been responsible …

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by Zak Failla
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ICE Arrests Husband Accused Of Slashing Wife’s Neck As DHS Slams New Restrictions In Maryland ICE Arrests Husband Accused Of Slashing Wife’s Neck As DHS Slams New Restrictions In Maryland
ICE Arrests Husband Accused Of Slashing Wife’s Neck As DHS Slams New Restrictions In Maryland A man accused of slashing his wife’s neck with a box cutter in Anne Arundel County is now in federal custody — as DHS warns Maryland’s new ICE restrictions could prevent similar arrests in the future. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Filberto Gonzalez Gutierrez, a Mexican national charged with attempted murder, assault, and reckless endangerment, according to the Department of Homeland Security. According to local reporting cited by DHS, Gutierrez allegedly sliced his wife’s neck open with a box cutter and accused her of cheating on him. ICE lodged a detainer with the Anne A…

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by Zak Failla
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Trump Backtracks On Potomac Sewage Spill, Tells Officials To 'Call Me Politely' Trump Backtracks On Potomac Sewage Spill, Tells Officials To 'Call Me Politely'
Trump Backtracks On Potomac Sewage Spill, Tells Officials To 'Call Me Politely' The political fight over the record-setting Potomac sewage spill escalated Tuesday, as President Donald Trump shifted his stance on federal involvement — and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore quickly fired back. Less than a day after directing federal authorities and FEMA to step in, Trump declared Tuesday morning that “The Federal Government is not at all involved” in the massive wastewater spill flooding the Potomac River. “Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., who are responsible for the massive sewage spill in the Potomac River, must get to work, IMMEDIATELY,” Trump wrote at 10:55 a.m. on Tru…

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by Zak Failla
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Moore Signs Law Barring Maryland Police From Acting As Federal Immigration Agents Moore Signs Law Barring Maryland Police From Acting As Federal Immigration Agents
Moore Signs Law Barring Maryland Police From Acting As Federal Immigration Agents Maryland police departments can no longer deputize officers to carry out federal civil immigration enforcement after Gov. Wes Moore signed new legislation Tuesday morning in Annapolis. Moore signed legislation on Feb. 17, prohibiting state and local jurisdictions from entering into agreements that allow officers to perform federal civil immigration enforcement functions. The law takes effect immediately. SB 245/HB 444 targets ICE’s 287(g) program, which authorizes local law enforcement officials to perform certain federal civil immigration enforcement duties under federal oversight. Under…

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by Zak Failla
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'FCC You': Colbert Blasts CBS For Scrapping His Interview With Prominent Democrat 'FCC You': Colbert Blasts CBS For Scrapping His Interview With Prominent Democrat
'FCC You': Colbert Blasts CBS For Scrapping His Interview With Prominent Democrat Stephen Colbert says CBS lawyers stopped him from airing an interview with a prominent Democrat running for US Senate amid the news network's right-wing pivot. Colbert told viewers that the network's legal team ordered "The Late Show" staff not to broadcast his interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico on Monday, Feb. 16. Talarico and Rep. Jasmine Crockett are running in the Democratic primary in the race for a seat currently held by Republican Sen. John Cornyn. According to Colbert, CBS said it was concerned about the Federal Communications Commission's "equal…

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by Chris Spiker
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Trump Blames Gov. Wes Moore For Record-Setting Potomac Sewage Spill, Directs FEMA To Step In Trump Blames Gov. Wes Moore For Record-Setting Potomac Sewage Spill, Directs FEMA To Step In
Trump Blames Gov. Wes Moore For Record-Setting Potomac Sewage Spill, Directs FEMA To Step In President Donald Trump publicly blamed Maryland Gov. Wes Moore for the wastewater spill into the Potomac River that may be the largest in US history. Trump took to Truth Social on Monday afternoon, directing federal authorities to take control of the response as dangerous levels of sewage continue flooding the river.  The president wrote that “There is a massive Ecological Disaster unfolding in the Potomac River as a result of the Gross Mismanagement of Local Democrat Leaders, particularly, Governor Wes Moore, of Maryland.” Trump said a sewer line breach in Maryland had caused “millio…

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by Zak Failla
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Officials On Edge After Feds Lease Maryland Office As ICE Speculation Grows Officials On Edge After Feds Lease Maryland Office As ICE Speculation Grows
Officials On Edge After Feds Lease Maryland Office As ICE Speculation Grows Baltimore County’s top elected official is responding after the federal government leased office space in Hunt Valley, raising concerns about a possible ICE presence. County Executive Kathy Klausmeier addressed the issue over the weekend, after reports surfaced that the US General Services Administration secured office space in the area. “My administration has seen coverage about a potential ICE office in Hunt Valley, and investigated; we now understand that the US General Services Administration has leased office space in this location,” Klausmeier said in a public statement. “At this tim…

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Obama Makes First Public Comments On Trump's Racist Video Of Him, Ex-First Lady: ‘Clown Show’ Obama Makes First Public Comments On Trump's Racist Video Of Him, Ex-First Lady: ‘Clown Show’
Obama Makes First Public Comments On Trump's Racist Video Of Him, Ex-First Lady: ‘Clown Show’ A wave of outrage swept across the political spectrum after President Donald Trump’s Truth Social account shared an AI-generated video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes dancing to "The Lion Sleeps Tonight."  The video, posted Thursday, Feb. 5, remained online for 12 hours before being deleted, but not before sparking rare bipartisan condemnation and now, just over a week later, a public response from Barack Obama. Earlier report: Trump Deletes Racist Obamas Video Amid Outrage, White House Defends Post In his first remarks on the controversy, Obama addressed the incid…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Trump Tees Off On Talk Show Host Bill Maher In 580-Word Post After They Met For Dinner Trump Tees Off On Talk Show Host Bill Maher In 580-Word Post After They Met For Dinner
Trump Tees Off On Talk Show Host Bill Maher In 580-Word Post After They Met For Dinner President Donald Trump lashed out at comedian Bill Maher in a lengthy Truth Social post late Saturday morning, Feb. 14, calling their 2025 White House dinner a "total waste of time" and labeling Maher a "lightweight." Trump’s 580-word outburst followed Maher’s latest HBO "Real Time" episode, which aired Friday, Feb. 13, and included sharp criticism of Trump’s business dealings and political statements.  Maher alleged that a $500 million investment in a Trump-linked crypto firm preceded an AI chip deal with the UAE. He also mocked Republican outrage over the Super Bowl halftime sho…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Maryland Prosecutor Blasts ICE Tactics As ‘Indiscriminate, Chaotic’ Amid Increased Activity Maryland Prosecutor Blasts ICE Tactics As ‘Indiscriminate, Chaotic’ Amid Increased Activity
Maryland Prosecutor Blasts ICE Tactics As ‘Indiscriminate, Chaotic’ Amid Increased Activity Anne Arundel County’s top prosecutor is speaking out as ICE activity increases in the county that is home to Maryland’s State Capitol. Anne Colt Leitess, State’s Attorney for Anne Arundel County, issued a public statement on Friday, Feb. 13, warning that recent federal immigration operations are creating fear and undermining public safety. “As State’s Attorney, my responsibility is to protect public safety, enforce the law fairly, and safeguard constitutional rights for everyone in our diverse community,” Leitess said. Leitess cited “recent allegations of excessive force and officer-involv…

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by Zak Failla
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‘Beef, It’s What’s For Dinner’? Virginia Gov. Spanberger’s Grill Photo Gets Roasted Online ‘Beef, It’s What’s For Dinner’? Virginia Gov. Spanberger’s Grill Photo Gets Roasted Online
‘Beef, It’s What’s For Dinner’? Virginia Gov. Spanberger’s Grill Photo Gets Roasted Online If the goal was to fire up the grill, mission accomplished. If the goal was to impress the Internet… that’s another story. A photo posted by new Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger this week showing her working a grill quickly turned into an unexpected online cookout — with commenters zeroing in on what exactly was sizzling over the flames. Spanberger was attending an event with the Virginia Cattlemen’s Association and the Virginia State Dairymen’s Association, wearing a black apron that read, “Beef, it’s what’s for dinner,” while flipping several thin, irregular-looking cuts of meat on a gril…

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by Zak Failla
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Rep. John McGuire’s District Director Matt Colt Hall In ICU As Virginia Leaders Ask For Prayers Rep. John McGuire’s District Director Matt Colt Hall In ICU As Virginia Leaders Ask For Prayers
Rep. John McGuire’s District Director Matt Colt Hall In ICU As Virginia Leaders Ask For Prayers A key member of a congressional team in Virginia is fighting for his health — and leaders across the Commonwealth are asking for prayers. Matt Colt Hall, District Director for Congressman John McGuire, is currently hospitalized following unexpected medical issues, according to friends, family, and elected officials. “Our amazing District Director Matt Hall has been struggling with unexpected medical issues over the last week and could really use your prayers,” Congressman McGuire wrote on Tuesday, Feb. 11. “I believe in the power of prayer. Please join me and my wife, Tracy, in asking God’s…

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