On this edition of the Midday News Wrap: we speak with Dayvon Love, Director of Public Policy at LBS, about the comprehensive crime bill which was recently passed the State Senate, in spite of strong opposition from Baltimore delegates. The bill would introduce higher mandatory minimums for gun crime and stringent sentencing for repeat offenders. Baltimore Sun Washington DC Bureau Chief, John Fritzi brings us an update on the race for Maryland's 6th congressional district where drug addition and the toll of the opioid crisis on families and loved ones looms over both constituents and candidates. And, Will Englund, Foreign Assignment Editor at the Washington Post briefs us on the Trump administration's sanctions on Russia.

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