Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Baltimore.
Trump alleges ‘billions and billions’ of federal aid wasted in Baltimore
City officials dispute the president's claims that federal aid to the city has been “wasted” and “stolen.”
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County GOP official sparked Trump tweetstorm and gained 60,000 followers
Videos by Kimberly Klacik, a Baltimore County GOP official, prompted Trump’s Baltimore tweets. She says to focus on the problems, not on the president.
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Trash collectors earned thousands in unnecessary overtime pay, report finds
The Public Works Department spent thousands of dollars paying employees who finished work early for full shifts and for overtime hours during their regular shifts, a report from the Inspector General's office found.
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Police union escalates criticism of commissioner, calls crime plan ‘untenable'
Union official Sgt. Mike Mancuso said the plan is written for a department “flush with resources” — which the Baltimore department is not, he said — because it lacks technology and is short by 500 officers, among other things.
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