Ben Cardin
The latest on U.S. Senator Bed Cardin. A Democrat, Cardin was first elected to represent Maryland in the U.S. Senate in 2006. Before that, Cardin represented Maryland's 3rd congressional district from 1986 to 2006. He started his political career in Maryland's House of Delegates in 1966 and held that seat until 1986. He was speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1979 until 1986.
Raising the ERA From the Dead?
The amendment would enshrine a radical and dangerous new standard.
Maryland Senators Want Immigration Plan To Grant Citizenship To TPS Holders
The SECURE Act would provide a pathway to permanent resident status for over 400,000 immigrants who have Temporary Protected Status after fleeing natural disasters and civil unrest in their home countries.
GOP Senator Backs Legislation to Ratify ERA After McConnell Blocked Vote
While 38 states have approved of adding the amendment to the Constitution which would enshrine equal legal protections for women, some legal and procedural questions surround the state approval process.
Dems Block $250 Billion in Small Business Aid, Accuse McConnell of 'Stunt'
The decision to prevent the relief from passing came despite another 6.6 million people filing for unemployment benefits last week, bringing the total number of Americans who've said they've found themselves jobless in the past three weeks.
Trump Wants to 'Embrace' Enemies of the United States: Senator Cardin
"Where's the Republican leadership in Congress to say 'no'?" Senator Ben Cardin asked in an interview with Fox News Sunday.
Unlike Trump, Some Republicans Want Anti-Corruption Law
Trump has repealed one piece of anti-corruption legislation, and threatened others.
Senate Introduces Bill to Tighten Sanctions on Iran
In February, the Trump administration imposed sanctions on 25 individuals and entities in Iran, which it said were just "initial steps" in its effort to counteract what it sees as provocations.
