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Trump slams ‘mediocre’ Republican in spat over inviting Democratic governors to White House dinner

Trump attacked Republican Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt as part of the public back-and-forth around the upcoming events

The Independent UK

US governors cancel White House meeting after Donald Trump didn’t invite Democrats: Report

The National Governors Association canceled its meeting with President Trump after the White House excluded Democratic governors. This decision undermines federal-state collaboration, as the association emphasizes unity and constructive engagement. The White House's exclusion of key Democratic leaders goes against the NGA's tradition of bipartisan gatherings.

The Times of India

Gov. Wes Moore says he was blocked from Trump’s governors dinner, and as the nation’s only Black governor that feels deliberate

"I find that to be particularly painful."

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Nation’s only Black governor says race could have been the reason he was excluded from Trump event

Moore and Trump have sparred in past over National Guard deployments and funding to repair the Francis Scott Key Bridge

The Independent UK

Maryland Democrats advance new map that would eliminate sole GOP-held seat

The Maryland House approved a new congressional map that would favor Democrats, but the prospects in the state Senate remain unclear.

Roll Call

How the White House and governors want to fix AI-driven power shortages and price spikes

The White House and a bipartisan group of governors are taking aim at power shortages and price spikes from data centers for artificial intelligence

The Independent UK

These former members of Congress are seeking comebacks in 2026 - Roll Call

Here’s a look at the former members of Congress who have launched comeback bids in the 2026 midterm elections.

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Migrant Driver Shot After Crashing Van While Fleeing ICE Officers in Maryland

A migrant driver was shot and hospitalized after crashing a van while fleeing Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers during an enforcement operation in Glen Burnie, Maryland.

Latin Times

Trump's Baltimore 'Hellhole' Comments Set to Trigger Furious Reaction at Saturday's Army-Navy Showdown

President Trump returns to Baltimore for the Army-Navy game months after branding the city a 'hellhole,' sparking security concerns and political tension at the historic military rivalry.

International Business Times UK

NTSB set to vote on probable cause of cargo ship crash into Baltimore bridge, causing its collapse

The National Transportation Safety Board is set to vote on its findings into what caused a massive container ship to crash last year into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed and killed six construction workers

The Independent UK

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore doubles down on his state’s redistricting response to Texas

Speaking at the Texas Tribune Festival, the Democrat also emphasized he wasn’t running for president in 2028.

The Texas Tribune

Scoop: Mamdani, Dem governors plot how to stand up to Trump

The meetings are a sign that Mamdani, a democratic socialist, is seeking advice on governing from Democrats across the party's ideological spectrum.

Axios

Maryland sues Trump administration over location of FBI headquarters

Maryland officials have announced a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration for blocking the construction of a new FBI headquarters in the state just outside the nation's capital

The Independent UK

Possible Dem presidential contenders jostle over election results

No one admits it, but the next presidential primary is already in motion for Democrats.

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Maryland governor announces formation of redistricting commission - Roll Call

Commission formed after Senate leader Bill Ferguson, a Democrat, said that his chamber would not move forward with mid-decade redistricting.

Benzinga

Maxine Waters Reminds Trump That Court Ordered Him To Pay November SNAP Benefits And Not Make Partial Payment: 'What Is Wrong With You?'

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) is accusing President Donald Trump of defying a federal court order to deliver full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, igniting a fresh wave of political outrage over food aid for low-income families.

Roll Call

Democrats seek funding details on Cape Cod bridges, port projects - Roll Call

Democrats worry that a White House threat to pause Corps of Engineers funds could stall projects such as replacing bridges to Cape Cod, Mass.

The Guardian - US

Rigging the map? How power in US Congress is likely to shift after supreme court ruling and redistricting fights

Republicans hold a 219-213 majority in the House, but they could lock in more seats if reapportionments go their way

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The Independent UK

Gavin Newsom won’t rule out running for president in 2028, says he’s focused on midterms first

California governor has used stage as leader of largest blue state to directly challenge Donald Trump

The Texas Tribune

Wes Moore to open this year’s Texas Tribune Festival

In conversation with Chuck Todd, the Maryland governor will discuss the state of his state, our country and the Democratic Party.

The Mary Sue

‘Those comments are illegal’: Wes Moore apologises to federal workers following Trump’s threats of not clearing back pay

As the government steps into the second week of its shutdown over the Democrats and Republicans not agreeing on a vital funding bill, workers everywhere continue to be affected by this deadlock. Several federal workers have been furloughed from their jobs during this temporary lapse in government functions, while others…

Axios

Trump's criticizing Dem governors with 2028 in mind

It's an early sign the president plans to aggressively engage in the 2028 race to succeed him.

The Independent UK

Emotional Utah Gov. Spencer Cox takes over presser on arrest of Charlie Kirk shooting suspect: ‘Log off, touch grass’

The mild-mannered Utah executive was once a Trump foe who now champions the president and has long preached civility in a time when politics has gone combative. His message is drawing notice

The Independent UK

Governor Wes Moore rules out 2028 presidential run, ending frontrunner speculation

Moore reiterated on ‘Meet the Press’ he has no intention of running for president while pushing Maryland’s policies on the national stage

The Independent UK

Trump says DC is now ‘crime free.’ It had 400 reported incidents in the last week

Trump began his so-called crime crackdown in D.C. on 11 August, sending National Guard and federal agents into the capital’s streets

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