Mike Pence launches 2024 presidential bid with Trump critiques over Jan. 6, abortion

Pence opened his presidential bid with an unusually forceful critique of Trump over Jan. 6, saying, “Anyone who puts themselves over the Constitution should never be president of the United States."

AI tools present political peril in 2024 with threat to mislead voters: 'Not prepared for this'

When combined with the powerful algorithms of social media, experts say political misinformation generated using AI has the potential to spread farther and faster than ever before.

"In The Courts" Marijuana Special explains Maryland's ballot initiative, laws across the DMV and beyond

A key issue on the ballot as early voting opens in Maryland is the legalization of marijuana. In this election special, FOX 5's Katie Barlow breaks down the measure & also looks at laws across the DMV. 

Donald Trump is running for president again in 2024

On the heels of disappointing midterm results for the GOP, Trump is continuing to move forward with the launch of his third presidential bid.

A record 12 women were elected as governors this election, making US history

Eight of the 12 are Democrats, aligning with the trend of more women serving in elected office identifying as Democrats than Republicans in the U.S. House, the U.S. Senate and state legislatures.

Initiative 82 passes: DC tipped workers to be paid minimum wage

D.C. residents voted Tuesday to pass Initiative 82, which will require D.C. employers to pay $16.10 an hour to tipped employees regardless of how much they earn in gratuity. Here's how it will impact businesses, customers

Spanberger defeats Trump-endorsed Vega in pivotal Virginia congressional race

After a closely contested race, Abigail Spanberger has been re-elected to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.

Where results stand after Election Day 2022 in DC, Maryland, Virginia and beyond

Tuesday night, results poured in from races across the DMV, including Maryland governor, D.C. mayor, and ballot initiatives in Maryland and the District. 

Live Results: 2022 House and Senate election results

With 470 seats in Congress up for grabs (35 Senate seats and all 435 House seats), the balance of power in Washington is up in the air. 

Democrat Jennifer Wexton wins reelection to US House in Virginia's 10th Congressional District

Democrat Jennifer Wexton won her reelection bid to the U.S. House in Virginia's 10th Congressional District by defeating political newcomer Hung Cao in a race in which she was favored.

Mayor Muriel Bowser wins reelection

Incumbent Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) has won a third term in office, defeating Republican opponent Stacia Hall. 

Maryland’s Chris Van Hollen wins second US Senate term

Democratic candidate Chris Van Hollen has won the election for one of Maryland’s U.S. Senate seats, according to the Associated Press.

President Biden rallies with Wes Moore at Bowie State University

First lady Jill Biden appeared with the president in Maryland but also campaigned earlier Monday for Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton in northern Virginia.

What's at stake on Election Day for D.C., Maryland and Virginia

The balance of power in Congress will be decided on Election Day and Virginia looks to be a major player in which party controls the House and Senate. Meanwhile, a vote on who will lead both Maryland and D.C. is on the table.