The Baltimore County Council voted 5-2 to reject County Executive Katherine A. Klausmeier’s nominee for inspector general, Khadijah Walker, marking what some say is an unprecedented move. The decision follows public outcry, scrutiny of Walker’s background, and backlash over the administration’s choice not to reappoint incumbent Kelly Madigan.
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Tony Woods, Maryland Veterans and Military Families secretary, to step down and join tech startup
Anthony “Tony” Woods, a veteran of the U.S. Army who served overseas during Operation Iraqi Freedom, will step down as the secretary of the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families on May 11. He has been in the position since January 2023.
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Supreme Court blocks reinstatement of fired federal workers
The Supreme Court has blocked a lower court order that would have reinstated 16,000 federal workers fired under the Trump administration—many of whom are Black and based in Maryland, where the federal workforce is a major economic engine. Critics say the mass firings, which bypassed legal protections for probationary employees, disproportionately harm minority communities and threaten the integrity of federal agencies. Lawmakers and advocacy groups have vowed to continue challenging what they call politically motivated and discriminatory terminations.
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America’s European allies are trying to pry their unspent money back from USAID
European allies Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands contributed $15 million for joint development projects through USAID, but the funds have remained unspent or unreturned since the Trump administration froze foreign aid. The lack of response from U.S. officials has raised concerns about Washington’s financial reliability, with critics warning that abrupt contract cancellations and aid cuts are damaging both global development efforts and America’s credibility as a partner.
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Lawmakers condemn ‘cruel’ and ‘unconstitutional’ dismantling of USAID, warning of global consequences
Congressional lawmakers have criticized President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk for their plans to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which they argue would have devastating consequences for Black nations and undermine their efforts in countries throughout Africa and the rest of the world.
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Extreme drought in southern Africa leaves millions hungry
2.7 million people in rural Zimbabwe are threatened with hunger due to a severe drought, which has been caused by climate extremes and is expected to become more frequent and damaging in the future.
