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February 5

New York subway hearing erupts as lawmaker snaps ‘shut up’ amid grilling over guards letting fare jumpers walk

An MTA budget hearing erupted when lawmakers clashed over a $35 million security guard contract amid a fare evasion crisis, with officials shouting over guard effectiveness.

February 5

11 Democrats running to keep blue-leaning seat in party hands as GOP House majority on the brink

Eleven Democrats compete in New Jersey's 11th District primary Thursday, with the winner facing Republican Joe Hathaway in April's special election.

February 4

Maryland Democrats hang sign dismissing concerns over trans athletes in women's sports

The Maryland Freedom Caucus on Wednesday posted about a sign from Democratic delegates dismissing concerns over trans athletes in women's sports.

February 4

Hochul primary challenger picks democratic socialist, once arrested for harassment, as running mate

New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado picks democratic socialist India Walton as his running mate in a battle against Gov. Kathy Hochul in the Democratic primary.

February 4

Illegal immigrant allegedly rams ICE vehicle, bites agents after failed gun purchase in Pittsburgh

Nicaraguan man Darwin Alexander Davila-Perez, an illegal alien, allegedly launched a violent attack on federal agents after a failed attempt to buy a gun.

February 4

Fake doctor allegedly leaves Massachusetts woman with permanent scars after botched eyelid surgery

Woman allegedly left with permanent scarring and ongoing pain after unlicensed practitioner performed botched eyelid surgery in Massachusetts home setting.

February 4

Baltimore's progressive mayor calls reporter 'racist' in heated exchange over luxury taxpayer vehicle

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott faces backlash over a $163,000 taxpayer-funded Jeep, responds by calling critics racist in heated exchange with reporter.

February 4

Baltimore City Health Department held racially segregated equity meetings: report

Baltimore health department reportedly separated employees by race for DEI training using taxpayer funds, sparking widespread controversy.

February 4

DHS fires back after Dem billionaire David Trone claims ICE is ‘executing people’

DHS pushes back after Maryland congressional candidate David Trone criticized planned ICE facility in Hagerstown, calling detention center unnecessary.

February 4

Wife of Jill Biden's ex-husband described him as 'a romantic' in 2020 interview

William Stevenson and his wife Linda had spoken about their romantic relationship during an interview in 2020, five years before he allegedly murdered her.