Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks celebrates during a party in Greenbelt, Maryland, on May 14, as ballots were tallied for the Democratic primary, in which she was declared victorious in her bid for the party nomination for an open U.S. Senate seat. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks celebrates during a party in Greenbelt, Maryland, on May 14, as ballots were tallied for the Democratic primary, in which she was declared victorious in her bid for the party nomination for an open U.S. Senate seat. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Today’s Headlines – May 15, 2024

Maryland Primary Results: Unexpected Victors, Family Advocacy, Policing Issues

Good morning! Maryland’s primary elections have come to a close with closely contested races. A former Capitol Police officer lost his bid for Congress, while community organizations discussed the importance of programs supporting parents and children. Additionally, an investigation highlights systemic issues within policing.

Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks wins Maryland Senate primary

Maryland’s primary elections have come to a close, with the closely contested U.S. Senate race ending with Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks as the Democratic victor and Larry Hogan, Maryland’s former governor, as the Republican winner. The race to replace longtime Sen. Ben Cardin (D) has been competitive from the very beginning.

MD Congressional race: Elfreth wins over Dunn, backed by MAGA donors

In Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District, a former Capitol Police officer who defended the Capitol during the January 6th insurrection lost his bid for Congress against state Sen. Sarah Elfreth. Despite his national recognition, Harry Dunn faced significant outside spending from a super PAC affiliated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, which poured millions of dollars into Elfreth’s campaign.

White House Gender Policy Council meets with community organizations to discuss child welfare

In a recent meeting with the White House Gender Policy Council, community organizations like MomsRising and Room to Grow discussed the importance of programs supporting parents and children. A mother-son duo, Terri and Destin Davis, shared their personal experiences and highlighted the impact of organizations like Room to Grow in empowering families.

Investigation reveals 1,000+ deaths from non-lethal police tactics

Over 1,000 people have died in the past decade after encounters with law enforcement, despite officers using non-lethal tactics, according to a recent investigation. The findings highlight systemic issues within policing and raise questions about accountability and reform.

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