Despite Hogan’s High Approval, State GOP Voters Would Pick Trump, Poll Suggests

Plus: Tenants of Silver Spring apartments where explosion occurred say reports of gas odors have been ignored; Fallen officers honored at 24-hour vigil

May 9, 2019 11:29 a.m.

Despite Hogan’s high approval, state GOP voters would still pick Trump

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan can continue to boast about a high approval rating as he considers a presidential bid in 2020, but even on his home turf, likely Republican voters would support President Trump in the party primary, a poll released Thursday morning shows. [Maryland Matters]

Renters at apartment complex where explosion occurred say management is ignoring reports of gas odors

Three years after an explosion leveled a building of a Silver Spring apartment complex, remaining residents say they have recently begun smelling gas again and that management is ignoring their concerns.

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Earlier this year, National Transportation Safety Board officials said a mercury service regulator that was not connected to its vent line was the source of a gas leak that led to the deadly explosion and fire in 2016. [FOX 5]

Raskin suggests arresting attorney general for refusing to release full Mueller report

U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin has suggested having the country’s attorney general arrested after the House Judiciary Committee passed a resolution finding the official in contempt of court for his refusal to give Congress the full, unredacted Muller report.

The White House has asserted executive privilege over the document. [The Atlantic]

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Fallen officers honored at 24-hour vigil

Montgomery County leaders honored local police officers who have died in the line of duty with a 24-hour vigil and a memorial service this week.

About 20 candles lit up the memorial area at the county’s public safety headquarters to remember and honor the fallen officers. [WDVM]

Today’s weather

Cloudy with a high of around 75 degrees. Rain is possible in the early afternoon.

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