Political columnist David Hawkings talks about why the White House has formally withdrawn one of its long-standing nominations for an appointee to the D.C. Circuit Court.

Nurse practitioners in a number of states are pressing lawmakers to let them practice without doctor supervision. Critics cite the risk of a lower standard of care. Debate over expanding the authority of nurse practitioners.

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear two landmark cases on same-sex marriage bans this week, and both supporters and detractors of gay rights are rallying in the capital and across the country.

Alexandria city leaders have adopted new zoning for the waterfront, but that hasn't stopped legal challenges from moving forward.

The Maryland House of Delegates voted 78-56 to raise taxes on gasoline in the state.

The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on two cases that address same-sex marriage: the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act and California's Proposition 8.

The issue of whether to ban military style assault weapons has bogged down's Gov. Martin O'Malley's gun control bill in the House.

Legislation eliminating jail time and reducing fines for small amounts of marijuana has passed the Maryland Senate and now moves on to the state House, where its expected to meet more resistance.

Democrats want to close tax advantages for the super-rich. Republicans want lower rates. Experts weigh in on what it will take to reach a compromise on tax reform.

A bill before the Maryland Senate today will eliminate jail time and reduce fines for small quantities of marijuana, though its prospects in the state House are less clear.