Jesse Colvin

Donald Trump speaks at the Palm Beach County Convention Center during an election night watch party on Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Donald Trump wins the White House in political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters

November 6, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a...

A member of the U.S. Army holds part of an American flag on the 10th anniversary of 9/11 before the NFL game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Baltimore. The author participated in the on-field ceremony before the game.

Commentary: Let the memory of 9/11 be a call to serve

September 11, 2019 at 9:48 a.m.

I watched the twin towers collapse on a tiny television in my English classroom at The Park School in Baltimore County. I was 17. I called military recruiters that week....

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