Rep. Madison Cawthorn loses primary battle after series of controversies

Rep. Madison Cawthorn was a rising star in the Republican party until he was involved in scandals. Cawthorn claimed he was invited to orgies where people snorted cocaine. He also was caught twice with guns at the airport.

2022 midterms: Jim Pillen beats Trump's candidate in Nebraska governor primary

Jim Pillen, a hog farm owner and veterinarian, defeated eight challengers, including Charles Herbster, a businessman who faced groping allegations late in the campaign.

Intel: Putin may cite Ukraine war to meddle in US politics

Given Vladimir Putin’s antipathy toward the West and his repeated denunciations of Ukraine, officials believe he may see the U.S. backing of Ukraine’s resistance as a direct affront to him, giving him further incentive to target another U.S. election.

Maryland judge orders state to redraw Congressional district map

A Maryland judge ruled Friday that the state’s new congressional map is unconstitutional, the first Democratic-drawn map to be struck down by a court this redistricting cycle in what the judge called a “product of extreme partisan gerrymandering.”

Maryland mail-in ballots sent out this week for 2022 primary

The Maryland State Board of Elections announced Monday it has started sending mail-in ballot request forms to registered voters before the June 28 primary.

Hillary Clinton calls for abolishing Electoral College after casting electoral vote for Biden

"I believe we should abolish the Electoral College and select our president by the winner of the popular vote, same as every other office,” Clinton tweeted. “But while it still exists, I was proud to cast my vote in New York for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.”

DC celebrates after Biden wins White House

Joe Biden is officially projected to win the White House, and people are celebrating in the nation's capital.

Biden wins White House, vows new direction for divided US

Democrat Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States on Saturday, positioning himself to lead a nation gripped by historic pandemic and a confluence of economic and social turmoil.

Final presidental debate recap
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Fox 5 DC was joined by Virginia Republican Party Chair Rich Anderson and Maryland Democratic Party Chair Yvette Lewis to recap the final debate.

Cyber Talk: Election Security
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Fox 5 DC takes a look at cyber security issues. Cyberscoop's Editor-in-Chief joins us to dig into election security.

Biden exchanges verbal blows with audience member at Iowa town hall: ‘You’re a damn liar, man’

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden blasted a man at an Iowa town hall as a “damn liar” Thursday -- and challenged him to a push-up contest -- after he accused the 77-year-old former vice president of being "too old" and took a swipe at son Hunter's role on the board of a controversial Ukrainian natural gas firm.

Local Democrats sound off on latest debate
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While the rest of the political world was focused on the impeachment inquiry, Democratic presidential hopefuls gathered in Atlanta for another debate on Wednesday. Former Ambassador Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook and DC based strategist Troy Prestwood joined Jim Lokay on The Final 5 to break it down.

Democrats win control of Virginia statehouse for 1st time in more than 2 decades

Virginia Democrats continued their winning streak under President Trump on Tuesday and took full control of the statehouse for the first time in more than two decades.

Democrats gain Senate control in Virginia for the 1st time in 5 years

Virginia Democrats gained control of the state Senate on Tuesday, but control of the House was still unknown as officials continued to count votes in key races.