Jenny Abamu

Local law enforcement says a man charged a security checkpoint at the hotel hosting the dinner and exchanged gunfire with officers.

The suspect was taken into custody.

He was not hit by gunfire.

Investigators say he appears to have been a guest at the hotel.

A Secret Service uniformed division officer was struck in his vest.

He was transported to the hospital and officials say he appears to be in good spirits.

Here's Secret Service Director Sean Curran.

Investigators say at this point, the subject appears to have acted alone and that there is no ongoing threat to the public.

The investigation is continuing.

For NPR News, I'm Jenny Abamo in Washington.

The new maps would make the state's only Republican-held seat, currently represented by Congressman Andy Harris, more competitive for Democrats.

Republicans grilled Moore and the bill's sponsor, saying the map silenced the voices of residents.

Moore called the president's push, quote, political redlining.

The bill could pass a Democratic-controlled House this week, but it faces opposition in the state Senate.

For NPR News, I'm Jenny Abamu.

Governor Westmore vetoed the bill last year, arguing he didn't need a study to know harm was done.

He pushed his own approach, which included cannabis pardons.

Those supporting his veto called the measure well-intentioned but divisive and questioned whether it's even practical to calculate compensation for the harms of slavery and segregation.

Others say the state enforced slavery and segregation, so the state must make amends.

Delegate Janelle Wilkins cheers Maryland's legislative Black Caucus.