Hogan calls FBI HQ selection process 'outrageous' - Wednesday, October 26, 2022 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | October 26, 2022 [Web version](   [Maryland's governor calls FBI HQ selection process ‘outrageous and disappointing']( The federal government quietly changed the criteria for the new location for the FBI's headquarters. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan tells WTOP he thinks "somebody is trying to sandbag the process and either rig it toward Virginia." [READ MORE](   [Firefighters battle blaze at historic Georgetown jazz club]( The band never had a chance to play at Blues Alley Jazz Club. A fire occurred on the club's second story Tuesday evening. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [Modernize and scale your IT systems. With Verizon EITaaS.]( Consolidate your base's lines of effort. To help drive mission readiness and greater end-user productivity. Learn more.   [Lawsuit: Troopers accuse Maryland State Police of racial discrimination]( Troopers in the class action lawsuit said that agency treats officers of color differently when it comes to discipline and promotions. 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