Raskin Launches Student App Challenge
Middle and high school students are encouraged to enter U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin’s 2022 Congressional App Challenge. The goal is for students to learn how to code by creating their… Read More
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Elrich Critical of Congressional Republicans Challenging COVID-19 Funding
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich criticized Republicans in Congress who are challenging additional COVID-19 funding requested by President Joe Biden. “I’m disappointed, but not at all surprised, that Republicans in… Read More
Trone on Infrastructure: What’s in It for Montgomery County?
After months of negotiations, President Joe Biden announced Thursday that a bipartisan infrastructure deal has been struck between a group of Democratic and Republican senators. According to Axios, “The deal… Read More
Rep. David Trone Announces Run for Reelection
Rep. David Trone (D-Md. 6) announced Friday morning that he is running for reelection to his 6th District seat in the House of Representatives. “Leading with compassion, civility, and competence,… Read More
Raskin Invites Wheaton Restaurant Owner as Virtual Guest to Presidential Address
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) has invited Wheaton restaurant owner Chris Pyon, a second-generation Korean-American and co-owner of Mobydick Sushi, as his virtual guest to President Joe Biden’s Joint Address… Read More
Md. Congressional Democrats Urge USPS to Fix ‘One of Worst Postal Backlogs in the Country’
Maryland congressional Democrats called on the U.S. Postal Service to address mail delivery problems that the state has faced in recent months following a meeting they had Monday with agency… Read More
Council Supports Impeachment of President Trump
The Montgomery County Council supports impeaching President Donald Trump, councilmembers said in a statement Tuesday. “Instead of preserving, protecting, and defending the U.S. Constitution, President Trump and his surrogates fomented… Read More
Elrich a los Oficiales de la Policía del Capitolio: ‘Básicamente no Hicieron Nada’
Cuando se difundió la noticia de la renuncia del jefe de policía del Capitolio de los Estados Unidos, el ejecutivo del condado de Montgomery, Marc Elrich, pronunció duras palabras sobre… Read More
Elrich: BLM Protestors Treated Like ‘Invading Army’ While Trump Supporters Let Through
As news of the U.S. Capitol Police Chief’s resignation spread, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich had harsh words for the police department’s efforts during Wednesday’s chaos in the district. “They… Read More
Maryland Democratic Party Calls for Rep. Andy Harris’ Resignation
The Maryland Democratic Party is calling for Rep. Andy Harris’ (R-District 1) resignation, saying he is complicit in Wednesday’s chaos at the U.S. Capitol. Harris was the only representative from… Read More
MCPS Will Provide Support for Students Following Chaos in D.C.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will offer safe spaces for students to discuss Wednesday’s events in Washington, D.C., when supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol building. In a… Read More
Rep. Raskin Grills Barr over Trump Administration’s Handling of Coronavirus, Protests
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) questioned Attorney General William Barr on Tuesday over the federal government’s response to protestors in Washington D.C. last month, as well as the Trump administration’s handling… Read More