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Congressman Johnny Olszewski Participates in Maryland's Long-Term Planning Discussion

Congressman Johnny Olszewski Participates in Maryland's Long-Term Planning Discussion

Congressman Johnny Olszewski was a panelist at the 'Maryland in 50 Years and Beyond' session during the 2026 MACo Summer Conference. The discussion, moderated by Delegate Lorig Charkoudian, focused on how state and local leaders can balance current challenges with long-term investments. Key themes included future-focused planning, adapting public policy to emerging trends, preparing the workforce for an evolving economy, and ensuring Maryland's institutions support sustained growth and opportunity. Other panelists included Maryland Department of Planning Secretary Rebecca Flora, Johns Hopkins University Professor Douglas Mao, and College of Southern Maryland President Yolanda Wilson. The session emphasized the critical role of county leaders in making decisions that will benefit Maryland residents for generations.
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Maryland Lawmakers Praise Court Ruling Overturning FBI Headquarters Relocation from Greenbelt

Maryland Lawmakers Praise Court Ruling Overturning FBI Headquarters Relocation from Greenbelt

Maryland lawmakers, including Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth, Sens. Chris Van Hollen, Angela Alsobrooks, and Reps. Glenn Ivey, Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, and Johnny Olszewski, have lauded a recent court decision that overturned the relocation of the FBI headquarters away from Greenbelt, Maryland. The delegation stated that this court victory supports the return of the FBI headquarters project to Greenbelt. They emphasized that Greenbelt was initially selected after a competitive and transparent process, considering security and cost factors. The lawmakers characterized the Trump administration’s decision to redirect funding for the relocation as “unlawful and void,” and view the recent ruling as a crucial step towards rectifying this. The process for establishing a new FBI headquarters has been ongoing since 2009, and the Maryland delegation is committed to seeing it completed in their state.
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Attempt to Halt FBI Headquarters Move to Greenbelt

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Attempt to Halt FBI Headquarters Move to Greenbelt

A federal judge in Maryland has ruled that the Trump administration cannot reverse its decision to move the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) headquarters to Greenbelt, Maryland. The ruling permanently blocks the administration's plan from July 2025 to relocate the law enforcement agency to offices at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington D.C. The original plan, approved by the General Services Administration (GSA), was to move the FBI Headquarters from the aging J. Edgar Hoover Building to a new location in Greenbelt. However, President Trump had stated in early 2025 that he would cancel the Greenbelt project, leading the GSA to select the Ronald Reagan Building instead. The judge's decision sided with Prince George's County and Maryland officials, who argued that canceling the Greenbelt project would deprive them of long-term economic benefits. The court found that President Trump needed congressional approval to alter the plan and reallocate funds intended for the Maryland project.
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Reps. Garamendi and Courtney Lead Bipartisan Call for Navy to Address USS Abraham Lincoln Conditions

Reps. Garamendi and Courtney Lead Bipartisan Call for Navy to Address USS Abraham Lincoln Conditions

Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Military Readiness Subcommittee, and Congressman Joe Courtney, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, along with 52 other House Democrats, have demanded that Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao address alarming reports concerning living conditions and military readiness aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). The aircraft carrier has been deployed in a combat zone for over eight months, with its return date repeatedly extended. The lawmakers' letter highlights that the Lincoln reportedly endured 208 consecutive days without a port call, a modern record for a Navy aircraft carrier. Concerns include reports from sailors' families about food shortages, poor living conditions, and multiple instances of sailors attempting to jump overboard. These issues were also raised by family members during an August 6 town hall in San Diego.
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's FBI Headquarters Relocation Plan

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's FBI Headquarters Relocation Plan

A federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration's plan to move the FBI headquarters from Greenbelt, Maryland, to Washington, D.C., declaring the administration's efforts 'unlawful.' The decision ensures that Prince George's County, Maryland, will remain the site for the new FBI headquarters. Maryland Governor Wes Moore celebrated the ruling, stating that the President of the United States does not have the right to break the law due to political disagreements. The Greenbelt location was initially selected through a competitive process and approved by Congress, chosen for its proximity to the Metro, I-95, and the D.C. Beltway. Despite the ruling, the FBI has indicated that it expects to appeal the decision, maintaining its stance that the courts are intervening for political reasons and undermining efforts to make government more cost-effective. Senior U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland expressed optimism that the judge's decision would be upheld and pledged congressional action to support...
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Former NIAID Adviser David Morens Pleads Guilty in COVID-19 Records Scheme

Former NIAID Adviser David Morens Pleads Guilty in COVID-19 Records Scheme

David Morens, a former senior adviser at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit offenses and to defraud the United States. This charge stems from a scheme to conceal federal records during the COVID-19 pandemic. Morens, 78, faces up to five years in prison under a deal reached with federal prosecutors in Maryland. He was indicted in April 2026 for his role in shielding federal records related to the pandemic from public view. According to the guilty plea, Morens and two co-conspirators used his personal Gmail account, rather than his official NIH account, to exchange emails about COVID-19, its origins, and a terminated coronavirus grant. This was done to hide federal records and evade public records laws. The emails also contained nonpublic information from the NIH and "back-channel" communications to an unidentified senior NIAID official, believed to be Anthony Fauci, the institute's former director. Morens also admitted t...
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The Latest: Trump picks top White House aide Dr. Heidi Overton to lead FDA

The Latest: Trump picks top White House aide Dr. Heidi Overton to lead FDA

President Donald Trump has picked Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration
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US carries out its first deportations under pact for Liberia to accept 1,200 non-Liberians

US carries out its first deportations under pact for Liberia to accept 1,200 non-Liberians

The United States has carried out its first deportation under an agreement for Liberia to accept up to 1,200 people who are not from the African country
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JLL Advises Nimitz Group on Repositioning Mare Island for Increased U.S. Submarine Manufacturing

JLL Advises Nimitz Group on Repositioning Mare Island for Increased U.S. Submarine Manufacturing

JLL Advises Nimitz Group on Repositioning Mare Island for Increased U.S. Submarine Manufacturing
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U.S. Representative Kristen McDonald Rivet Presses Coast Guard for New Great Lakes Icebreaker Amid Economic Losses

U.S. Representative Kristen McDonald Rivet Presses Coast Guard for New Great Lakes Icebreaker Amid Economic Losses

U.S. Representative Kristen McDonald Rivet, a Democrat from Bay City, Michigan, along with other members of Michigan's congressional delegation, has urged the U.S. Coast Guard to accelerate the development of a new heavy icebreaker for the Great Lakes. This push comes after shipping industry leaders reported losing 82 days of their latest season due to insufficient icebreaking capacity. The current heavy icebreaker, the USCGC Mackinaw, was deemed only partially mission-capable this season and could not navigate the Soo Locks. According to McDonald Rivet, the Coast Guard cited personnel shortages as a reason for slow progress, a justification she acknowledged but deemed insufficient given the issue's importance to the Great Lakes region. A study by the Lake Carriers Association on the 2018-19 shipping season, which also experienced significant ice cover, estimated over 5,000 job losses dependent on the U.S.-flagged fleet's cargo delivery and more than $1 billion in lost revenue for the maritime industry. Mc...
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's FBI Headquarters Relocation to Reagan Building, Upholding Greenbelt Site

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's FBI Headquarters Relocation to Reagan Building, Upholding Greenbelt Site

A federal judge in Greenbelt, Maryland, has ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to move the FBI's new headquarters from Greenbelt to the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C. U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang issued a permanent injunction, blocking the administration from spending any funds to facilitate this move. The ruling stems from a lawsuit filed by Maryland and Prince George's County, which argued that the Trump administration illegally redirected over $1 billion in congressionally approved funding. The court found that the FBI and General Services Administration (GSA) lacked the statutory authority to select a site not approved by Congress. Congress had previously mandated that the GSA choose from three specific locations: Greenbelt, Landover, or Springfield, Virginia, with Greenbelt being selected in September 2023. The judge vacated and declared void the FBI's site selection, GSA's site selection, and the associated funding reprogramming, deeming them 'arbitrary and caprici...
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Federal Court Overturns Trump Administration's FBI Headquarters Relocation Plan, Reinstating Greenbelt as Preferred Site

Federal Court Overturns Trump Administration's FBI Headquarters Relocation Plan, Reinstating Greenbelt as Preferred Site

A federal district judge in Maryland has overturned the Trump administration's plan to move the FBI headquarters to the Ronald Reagan Building in downtown Washington D.C. U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that the decision by the FBI and the General Services Administration (GSA) to abandon Greenbelt, Maryland, as the site for the new headquarters and instead relocate to the Reagan Building exceeded their authority and was unlawful. The court's order vacates the agencies' decision and mandates the reversal of their plan to reprogram $555 million in Greenbelt funding for the Reagan Building move. This ruling effectively reinstates Greenbelt as the selected site for the new FBI headquarters, a decision that had been authorized by Congress in 2017 and reaffirmed by a GSA selection committee in November 2023 before being upended by the Trump administration in July 2025.