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Robert Reich: All three branches of government are now under the control of one party controlled by Donald Trump.

With less than a month to go until Election Day, Republican Gov. Larry Hogan continues to hold a commanding lead as he seeks a second term in charge of Maryland's state government.

Who does Donald Trump listen to about climate change? Nobody, it seems.

A reader from Westminster writes: Lincoln stated that a “House divided against itself cannot stand.” Today, we have Donald Trump, the “Make America Great Again” guy. How can you make the country great again by doing more to divide Americans than any other President in U.S. history?

The staged TV production was a victory lap, a touchdown dance in the end zone, a Team Trump political rally and an in-your-face-suckers taunt from the man in the White House to all his critics.

President Trump's 'America first' philosophy may prevail now, but it's likely to fizzle fast as the country's demographics change. Millennials are set to become America's largest demographic by 2019, overtaking the baby boomers, and their outlook is decidedly global.

Jonah Goldberg: The U.S. Supreme Court needs more justices on it with Brett Kavanaugh's constitutional philosophy.

Sen. Ben Cardin didn't take umbrage over challenges from Republican Tony Campbell and independent Neal Simon about his long tenure and effectiveness during their debate Sunday.

Republican Tony Campbell and independent Neal Simon met Cardin on Sunday at WBFF-TV for their sole televised debate.

By a vote of 50-48, the U.S. Senate confirmed Judge Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court, and he was sown in shortly afterward, while protesters shouting outside the Capitol.

It's hard to recall a time since the end of the Cold War when the top threat to American interests hasn't been identified as either terrorism or cyberattacks. But now there's a greater recognition that America is after the same slice of the limited global pie as other nations.

President Trump's USMCA trade deal is a clear win for America, says Cal Thomas.

The FBI investigation into Brett Kavanaugh was never about finding the truth; it was about vulnerable GOP senators covering their backsides.

Donald Trump's tale of bootstraps and business acumen has been shown a fraud but might real fraud have been the key?

An estimated 40 to 50 people gathered at the intersection of Main Street and Churchville Road in downtown Bel Air Wednesday to protest the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.

Ben Cardin ought to speak up about his thoughts on Judge Kavanaugh and the Democratic effort to smear him.

If Jeff Flake, Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski have souls (and saw President Trump's mocking of Christine Blasey Ford), now is the time for them to take a stand.

In Baltimore Speakers Series appearance, former FBI Director James Comey says President Donald Trump is intelligent but lies constantly, treats women like “meat” and failed to properly condemn white supremacists in 2017 in Charlottesville, Va.

Brett Kavanaugh isn't getting a 'job interview' from Democrats, he's getting the latest example of 'Borking.'

President Trump says FBI should be talking to "whoever they deem appropriate" in Kavanaugh background check and it's a growing list.

With regard to Mr. Lambros’ assertion that those opposed to Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation cannot handle the truth – has he not noticed that President Trump seems to have very little appreciation for the truth?

bs-ed-op-1001-goldberg-patriotism-20180928. Jonah Goldberg: Mr. Trump's chief sin in his U.N. address wasn't pandering to voters, but failing to conceal it.

Maryland's U.S. senators back a new FBI probe and question Brett Kavanaugh's impartiality after 'meltdown' before committee. Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen said a full accounting is needed of Christine Blasey Ford's sexual assault allegation.

bs-ed-op-0928-marsden-social-20180926. Rachel Marsden: Social media get far too much credit for the ability to change minds by propagating propaganda.

After eight hours of testimony from Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, we have lots of emotion and little new information.

The next governor will likely replace five of the seven judges on the Maryland Court of Appeals, the state’s highest court, within the next term in office. While the affable Mr. Hogan is no Donald Trump, his appointees are unlikely to look out for the interests of all Marylanders.

By no means was Maryland's scholarship program for private schools Mike Busch's idea. But that's hardly the only problem with the Larry Hogan-Ben Jealous debate about education.

The former Maryland U.S. attorney's job hangs in the balance ahead of a Thursday meeting with President Donald J. Trump. Here’s what you need to know about Rosenstein’s work in D.C. and his history in Baltimore.

For a person who likes to label things “fake,” President Donald Trump is the king of fake. Here are some examples:

bs-ed-op-0926-reich-millennials-20180925. This election will finally be the one where millennials turn out in droves, predicts Robert Reich.

The timing of "Murphy Brown" return to TV, on the same day as the Kavanaugh hearing, could not have been more perfect.

Sen. Rich Madaleno was a classmate of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. But he denies a suggestion by the conservative publication The Federalist that he was a prime source for a New York Times article about Kavanaugh's time at the elite Georgetown Prep boys' school in North Bethesda.

Donald Trump hit just the right notes at the United Nations on Tuesday.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and Democratic challenger Ben Jealous met Monday for the only scheduled debate in the 2018 governor’s race. This transcript was generated through a mix of automated software and human editing.

Rod Rosenstein doesn't deserve to be fired, but here's the real reason why President Trump may keep him - the high political cost of a 'Thursday night massacre.'

Gov. Larry Hogan has ruled out involving the Maryland State Police in any investigation of allegations that U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl more than 30 years ago in Montgomery County. State Sen. Cheryl Kagan urged the governor in a letter to act.

Democracy is a fragile thing; one of the things that separate it from a police state is its justice system, law enforcement and unbiased prosecution of those accused of breaking the law. History teaches us that the surest path from a democracy to a totalitarian state is for those in power to shape

Democrat Ben Jealous improved on his previous debate performances, but Gov. Larry Hogan did well, too.

With job status in limbo, Rod Rosenstein to meet with Trump

During an hour-long debate Monday at Maryland Public Television, Democrat Ben Jealous portrayed Maryland as failing under Republican Gov. Larry Hogan’s leadership. The schools? Sliding backward. The economy? Stagnant. Crime? On the rise. Hogan’s response: “It’s like you’re living in a dream world."

Brett Kavananaugh went to the friendliest possible venue to rebut allegations of sexual assault.

“If President Trump forces out Mr. Rosenstein — regardless of how it happens — the American people deserve a full and complete accounting of these actions," the Baltimore lawmaker said.

On Sunday night, the dam seemed to break in the confirmation fight over Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The duo of Ronan Farrow and Jane Mayer (whose

Democrat Ben Jealous got a bigger advantage out of his only debate with Gov. Larry Hogan than the Republican did. But it might not be enough.

Trump administration plan to deny green cards to legal immigrants who use benefits like Medicaid and food stamps is not just classism, it's inhumane and unAmerican.

Today's debate is a big chance for Democrat Ben Jealous to change the course of this year's gubernatorial election. Here's how he can take advantage of it.

The first rule for Gov. Larry Hogan in today's debate: Don't screw up.

Trailing in the polls and outspent by Republican Gov. Larry Hogan, Democratic candidate Ben Jealous enters the campaign's sole debate needing to make a favorable impression on voters.

Hunan Garden offers great Chinese food in Carroll County; reader thanks letter-writer for sharing bullying story; and columnist Zirpoli should give President Trump credit.

I am heartsick. The news coming out of the White House and the Vatican has left me despondent. Two of the world’s highest offices — the U.S. presidency and the papacy — are besmirched and fouled, leaving me with shattered ideals and a sense of violated trust.