 They'll be conducting vessel checks throughout the state, making sure that all boating laws are being followed, including that kids are wearing life jackets. But she suggests not just wearing them on the boat, but if you go swimming, too. Open water is not the same as swimming in a swimming pool. John Doe and WTOP News. President Biden facing increasing pressure to end his reelection campaign in the wake of his bad debate performance last week. He huddled with several Democratic governors last night at the White House, including Maryland's Wes Moore. After the meeting, Moore had this to say.