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Is Maryland at Risk of Losing Federal Funding Under Trump’s Sanctuary State Crackdown?

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews Staff Maryland could soon find itself in the crosshairs of a major federal funding fight...

Michael Phillips
January 14, 2026

Maryland Democrats Offer Shutdown “Relief” — While Accepting Shutdowns as Normal

By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews Maryland Democrats are celebrating a solution to a problem they refuse to prevent. This...

Michael Phillips
January 6, 2026

Maryland Admits Nearly 1,000 Foster Children Missing Since 2020 — Most Are Teenage Girls

In a letter released on October 22, 2025, Maryland’s Department of Human Services (DHS) confirmed what advocates had long...

Michael Phillips
October 22, 2025

The Moral Economy of Neglect: How Maryland’s “Compassionate Governance” Betrays Its Foster Children

This investigation is part of MDBayNews’ coverage of child-welfare oversight in Maryland. All claims are sourced to...

Michael Phillips
October 16, 2025

The Hidden Pipeline: How Federal Dollars Flow to Illegal Immigrants Through States and Nonprofits

For decades, Americans have been told that federal law prohibits illegal immigrants from receiving taxpayer-funded...

Michael Phillips
October 2, 2025

Maryland’s Congressional Delegation: Tax-and-Spend Politics at Home, Blame Games in Washington

When it comes to blaming Republicans for Washington dysfunction, few states put on a show like Maryland. On October 1,...

Michael Phillips
October 1, 2025

Fairfax County’s War on Girls’ Privacy: When “Gender Inclusion” Becomes Harassment

On September 2, 2025, a 14-year-old freshman girl at West Springfield High School in Fairfax County, Virginia, walked into...

Michael Phillips
September 24, 2025

Trump vs. Moore: Law and Order Meets Maryland’s Delusions

When it comes to public safety, Americans don’t have time for games. Cities across the country are still plagued by...

Michael Phillips
August 17, 2025

Finally, A Course Correction: Why Shrinking the U.S. Department of Education Is Long Overdue

By Michael Phillips The Left is in meltdown mode after the Supreme Court’s July 2025 decision to uphold major cuts to the...

Michael Phillips
July 15, 2025

Sticker Shock in the Mailbox: USPS Stamp Hike Hits Maryland Residents and Raises Broader Questions About Government Oversight

By Michael Phillips On July 13, 2025, the U.S. Postal Service officially raised the price of its First-Class Mail Forever...

Michael Phillips
July 14, 2025

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