Assistant metro editor

Carson Swick

Carson Swick covers Baltimore City Hall, politics at both the federal and state levels, and assists in weekend editing duties at The Baltimore Sun. He previously covered the 2024 presidential election across Pennsylvania for The New York Post, reporting on the ground from the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and other major campaign events. When not working, Carson enjoys playing chess, traveling, and cheering on the men's and women's basketball teams at his alma mater, the University of Connecticut.

President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 16, 2025. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images/TNS)

Maryland Democrats call on Trump to release Jeffrey Epstein files

July 26, 2025 at 4:53 p.m.

Maryland Democratic lawmakers are pushing President Trump to release unclassified files related to Jeffrey Epstein, backing bipartisan legislation that would force the DOJ to disclose key documents.

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters

Trump executive order will allow forced institutionalization of homeless people

July 26, 2025 at 3:47 p.m.

President Trump signed an executive order encouraging cities to remove homeless people from the streets and institutionalize them, drawing condemnation from Maryland housing officials who say it undermines proven strategies.

Parking meters under the JFX.

Baltimore launches unified 311 service for parking, abandoned vehicle complaints

July 26, 2025 at 1:38 p.m.

Baltimore has launched a unified 311 service to simplify how residents report parking violations and abandoned vehicles.

Assateague Island National Seashore

18-year-old drowns off Assateague Island, NPS says

July 26, 2025 at 7:37 p.m.

An 18-year-old man drowned Thursday off the Virginia side of Assateague Island, lifeguards attempted CPR before he was pronounced dead at a hospital.

Fuentes Espinal

ICE arrests Maryland pastor for overstaying visa, holds him in Louisiana

July 26, 2025 at 10:57 a.m.

A pastor from Maryland's Eastern Shore has been arrested by ICE and transported to a detention facility in Louisiana for overstaying his visa.

Governor Wes Moore speaks to House Speaker Adrienne Jones as Senate President Bill Ferguson looks on during remarks before a bill signing in the Governor’s Reception Room. (Kim Hairston/Staff)

Gov. Wes Moore dodges question on Dems leaving bipartisan governors’ group

July 25, 2025 at 2:09 p.m.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore did not directly answer a question about two other Democratic governors who could leave the group he'll soon help lead.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott , right, speaks during a moderated panel at the city's inaugural Regional Infrastructure Summit, July 23, 2025. (Carson Swick/Staff)

Baltimore mayor knocked for ‘Red Line’ jab amid ‘Infrastructure Academy’ launch

July 25, 2025 at 9:41 a.m.

Mayor Brandon Scott is continuing his push to address infrastructure needs, as he launched an apprentice program to provide “training and workforce development” within city agencies.

In a 2019 file photo, Maryland Del. Gabriel Acevero talks about a bill he has named after Anton Black, a 19-year-old who died in September that year. Black's father, Antone, is standing at left. Anton Black's mother, Jennell, is standing at right, with then-Del. Nick Mosby.

Democratic socialist in Maryland legislature ready to ‘fight like hell,’ says party moving in his direction

July 24, 2025 at 1:08 p.m.

One Maryland lawmaker who embraces the "democratic socialist" label believes Democratic Party voters are shifting more in his direction.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott , second from right, speaks during a moderated panel at the city's inaugural Regional Infrastructure Summit, July 23, 2025. Also pictured, from left, Maryland Sens. Dalya Attar and Mary Washington, Maryland Del. N. Scott Phillips and Antonio Hayes. (Carson Swick/Staff)

Baltimore mayor wants regional teamwork on infrastructure, climate change. Republicans push back.

July 23, 2025 at 5:15 p.m.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott wants to see jurisdictions around the city work more closely together on infrastructure issues and combatting climate change.

From left, Baltimore County Police Chief Robert O. McCullough, Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott and Baltimore City Police Commissioner Richard Worley at a press conference at Baltimore City Police Headquarters announcing indictments in two robbery sprees. (Kim Hairston/Staff)

Baltimore named America’s 4th ‘most dangerous’ city after missing list last year

July 24, 2025 at 1:41 p.m.

Baltimore has re-appeared on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 ranking of the “most dangerous places” in America after a brief reprieve from the list last year.