The man accused of shooting and killing three people and injuring two others on the University of Virginia campus in 2022 has taken a guilty plea deal. Christopher Jones Jr., the alleged shooter, was set to appear in court for a jury trial in January 2025. But on Wednesday, Jones pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated malicious wounding, … [Read more...] about Man accused of deadly UVA shooting takes guilty plea
Speaker Johnson declares support for banning Sarah McBride’s access to women’s restrooms
By FARNOUSH AMIRI WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson declared Wednesday that lawmakers and staff will have to use the restroom corresponding with their biological sex, a statement directed at Sarah McBride, the first transgender person to be elected to Congress, months before she is set to arrive on Capitol Hill. “All single-sex facilities in the Capitol and House … [Read more...] about Speaker Johnson declares support for banning Sarah McBride’s access to women’s restrooms
Bernie Sanders and Democrats attempt to block some weapons for Israel over Gaza deaths
By ELLEN KNICKMEYER WASHINGTON (AP) — Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders forced an effort in the Senate on Wednesday to block the sale of some offensive weapons to Israel for its war in Gaza over mounting civilian deaths there. The Vermont lawmaker and a small group of Democrats put legislation up for a Senate vote that would block the transfer of some tank and mortar rounds, as … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders and Democrats attempt to block some weapons for Israel over Gaza deaths
Democrats looks to regroup after tough election
Democratic infighting continues as the party struggles to regroup following a disastrous 2024 election cycle. Late-night comedian and host Bill Maher criticized Democrats as fallout from November’s election losses continues. “I will conclude by saying the reason I’m so mad at the Democrats is because as a voter the issues that were important to me were democracy and the … [Read more...] about Democrats looks to regroup after tough election
Maryland business owners bullish on Moore and economy, but Trump worries linger
Maryland’s small business owners descended on the Hilton Inner Harbor in droves Tuesday for the Governor’s Minority and Small Business Outreach Summit, a conference for small businesses to connect with government agencies and contractors for over $7 billion in available state contracts. This year’s summit moved from its previous location in Turf Valley in Ellicott City, which … [Read more...] about Maryland business owners bullish on Moore and economy, but Trump worries linger