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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore addressed during Sunday’s “Face the Nation” how the Trump administration’s policies are impacting the state.
The governor talked about tariffs and their impact on Maryland, the president’s stance on the FBI headquarters relocation to Maryland plan, and the mass layoffs of federal workers by the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
Tariffs and impact on Port of Baltimore
The Trump administration last week increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%, which has raised fears about the economy’s impact, including in Maryland and at the Port of Baltimore.
The Port of Baltimore is one of the largest and busiest U.S. ports and the largest for roll-on/roll-off vehicles.
“We are already seeing the impacts of these disastrous, and frankly, not very well thought-out policies when it comes to tariffs,” Gov. Moore told CBS News’ Margaret Brennan.
The Port of Baltimore supports thousands of local jobs and brings in billions of dollars worth of goods, especially car parts and produce, according to Maryland economists.
According to the state of Maryland, in 2024, the Port of Baltimore handled 45.9 million tons of international cargo valued at $62.2 billion. Nationally, Baltimore ranks 10th for tonnage of international cargo and 11th for total dollar value, the state reports.
And, with 25% tariffs to be imposed on Canada and Mexico starting April 2, Moore says costs on imported goods could skyrocket.
“We are already seeing how this is going to have a significant on the Port of Baltimore,” Moore said. “This erratic behavior is the thing people were concerned about and we are now seeing it in real-time in our states.”
D.C. or Maryland? FBI headquarters debate
Last week, President Trump vowed to stop to relocation of the FBI headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Maryland. Mr. Trump said the administration was “not going to let” the headquarters from being built “three hours away in Maryland, a liberal state.”
“But we’re going to stop it, not going to let that happen,” the president continued. “We’re going to build another big FBI building right where it is, which would have been the right place because the FBI and the DOJ [Department of Justice] have to be near each other.”
In November 2023, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) selected a site in Greenbelt, Maryland, to serve as the new location for the FBI headquarters, following a 15-year debate on whether the headquarters should be relocated to Maryland or Virginia.
Moore said he learned of Mr. Trump’s announcement through the media, rather than from a White House representative. The governor said the already-built facility would save the nation billions.
“By talking about putting it anywhere else, you are talking about adding over a billion dollars in cost to the American taxpayer than what we have already got through with the GSA, the General Service Administration, for the state of Maryland,” Moore said. “The building is ready to go in the state of Maryland but the president has just decided to politicize it, by saying he doesn’t want it to go to a liberal state. We can not continue to politicize national security. “
The GSA determined that the Greenbelt location is the best site because it was the lowest cost to taxpayers, provided the greatest transportation access to FBI employees and visitors, and gave the government the most certainty on project delivery schedule.”
GSA officials said the 61-acre site in Prince George’s County was chosen because it scored higher in several criteria. Moore said the headquarters would provide more than 7,500 jobs and would generate more than $4 billion.
“This is a direct attack and direct assault on law enforcement, a direct attack on the FBI because Maryland is the place, and we went through these processes for the past decade,” Moore said. “Maryland won this element, this competition where we showed we have the only build-ready site, that we are a place where we have national security assets that they could leverage, particularly when you are talking about the future mission of the FBI.”
Suing over Department of Education cuts
Last week, Maryland joined a lawsuit with about two dozen states to prevent the Trump administration from eliminating half of the Department of Education’s workforce.
The federal agency recently let go of more than 1,300 employees.
According to CBS News, the lawsuit claims the layoffs are unconstitutional and asks the court to stop the Trump administration’s effort to dismantle the department.
“When you look at the fury of executive actions and executive orders that have been laid out by this administration so far, they really fall within three different categories. It’s either ineffective, it is performative or it is illegal,” Moore said. “The ones that are illegal, we are going to take legal action to make sure there are legal consequences for making these decisions that, frankly, the President of the United States does not have the authority to make unilaterally.”
Maryland is joined in the suit by Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington, Wisconsin, Vermont and the District of Columbia.
“Working with our attorney general closely to be able to file suit when the federal government oversteps its bounds is one tool, but we are going to use every tool at our disposal to make sure the people of Maryland are protected, and we are making sure to put extra resources and money back into their pockets.”
The 21-year-old second baseman and 11th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft has deep ties to the D.C. region.
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Washington Nationals’ first-round draft pick Chris Hacopian inked his first professional contract Wednesday, a moment made sweeter by the fact it was just a 30-minute drive from home to get to Nationals Park and put pen to paper.
The 21-year-old second baseman and 11th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft has deep ties to the D.C. region. He’s from Potomac, Maryland, and played his high school ball at Winston Churchill, where he was named the 2022 Maryland Gatorade Player of the Year and a 2022 Washington Post All-Met selection.
According to MLB.com, Hacopian grew up a Nationals fan, admiring the likes of Ian Desmond, Danny Espinosa and others. He also played his first two collegiate seasons at the University of Maryland, where his father Derek played before him, before transferring to Texas A&M for his junior season.
With the Aggies, Hacopian hit .319 with 11 home runs and 41 RBI across 42 games en route to being named First-Team All-Southeastern Conference and a Third-Team All-American by Baseball America, the Nationals said in a news release.
After inking his contract Wednesday, Hacopian donned his new jersey and ball cap and stepped onto D.C.’s beloved diamond as a part of the Nationals organization for the first time.
“That was so cool, oh my gosh. I’ve been in the stands like, 100 times, but being on the field is so different,” he said.
Hacopian was ranked 14th among MLB Draft prospects by MLB.com. The 6-foot-1-inch, 210-pound second baseman boasted one of the best bats in college baseball, according to MLB.com, with excellent control over the strike zone and feel for the barrel, along with solid pop.
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The state said the five recently traveled together to “a location in the U.S. experiencing an active measles outbreak.”
Maryland health officials confirmed five more measles cases, all in Carroll County.
“These individuals recently traveled together to a location in the U.S. experiencing an active measles outbreak,” the state Department of Health said in a release.
The agency said others may have been exposed on the afternoon of July 13 in the emergency department waiting room at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster.
Another measles case recently prompted warnings from health officials in Maryland, Virginia and the District. On June 17, a Maryland resident traveled through Dulles International Airport and visited a D.C. urgent care clinic.
Measles is highly contagious. It can spread through the air through coughs, breathing, and sneezes. Early symptoms can include fevers of over 101 degrees, coughs, runny noses, watery eyes and face or body rashes.
It can take up to 21 days after exposure for the first symptoms to appear, and those who are not fully vaccinated or otherwise immune to measles are especially vulnerable.
The five new measles cases in Maryland bring the state’s year-to-date total to nine. The state health department confirmed three cases in 2025, and one in each of the previous two years.
“All Marylanders should review potential exposure times, watch for symptoms, and confirm they are up to date on their measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccinations,” the health department said.
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Baltimore may be under an extreme heat alert, but residents can dream about autumn, as tickets are now on sale for the Maryland Fall Home & Garden + Craft Show returning to the Maryland State Fairgrounds in October.
This three-day celebration of home and garden takes place from Friday, Oct. 16 through Sunday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Expect hundreds of exhibitors, local makers, home improvement experts, family-friendly experiences and celebrity guests. The show offers everyone the chance to explore the very latest in home improvement, landscaping, outdoor living and decor, the chance to take part in hands-on experiences, and do some holiday shopping all under one roof.
This year’s show will have more than 300 exhibitors, including more than 100 crafters from around Maryland in the Makers Market. There will be unique exhibits, stage presentations and a special appearance by Chase Morrill, Ashley Morrill-Eldridge and Ryan Eldridge from Magnolia Network’s hit series “Maine Cabin Masters.” The three will have two Main Stage appearances, one on Friday, Oct. 16 at 4 p.m. and the second on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 12 p.m.
“As temperatures start to drop and the holiday season comes into view, the Maryland Fall Home & Garden + Craft Show is a place to gather ideas, meet local experts and get inspired before the busy season begins,” said Dave Paul, show manager, in a statement. “Whether attendees are planning a home project, looking for outdoor living ideas or getting a head start on holiday shopping, the show brings together resources and experiences for every kind of homeowner, maker and DIY enthusiast.”
In addition to the Makers Market and stars of “Maine Cabin Masters”, the Maryland Fall Home & Garden + Craft Show will have a petting zoo, a Kids Market where attendees can shop from local children, and much more.
Tickets are available online and at the door. Prices are as follows:
Online:
- Adults: $8
- Senior Citizens (60+): $6
- Children (ages 6-12): $4
- 4-Pack Online: $30 for four tickets, valid for one admission each and one day only
At the door:
- Adults: $10
- Senior Citizens (60+): $8
- Children (ages 6-12): $4
- Friday & Saturday: $4 after 4 p.m. at the door only
Special Offers:
- Active and retired military personnel, veterans, firefighters and police officers receive free admission all weekend, along with one guest, with valid ID at the box office.
- Attendees who show a CharmPass app, Light RailLink ticket or eligible transit pass at the box office receive free admission any day of the show. One admission is available per pass.
The Maryland State Fairgrounds is located at 2200 York Road in Lutherville-Timonium.
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