In his 8th week in office, President Trump made significant changes that could impact Maryland. The Department of Education was gutted, leading to layoffs and investigations into diversity initiatives at schools. The federal government was kept open through a continuing resolution, with some Democrats voting in favor despite concerns about Trump’s agenda. State lawmakers in Maryland are analyzing the bill’s impact on their budget. Trump announced the FBI headquarters will not move to Maryland, citing difficulties with the Department of Justice. The Education Department announced layoffs and investigations into universities, including Johns Hopkins, over diversity programs. A federal judge reinstated probationary federal employees in Maryland, including those in various departments. Johns Hopkins University-affiliated global aid groups laid off staff due to federal funding cuts. Trump’s tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum went into effect, causing global market instability. Overall, Trump’s policies are raising concerns and uncertainty in Maryland and beyond.
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