Mike Pence says 'mistakes were made' in handling of classified documents

The discovery made public by the former vice president’s team this week marked the latest in a series of recoveries of sensitive documents from the homes of current and former top U.S. officials.

TikTok ban could get House committee vote in February

Congress banned TikTok from government-issued devices, and almost half of U.S. states have implemented similar actions.

Former U.S. leaders asked to recheck for classified docs

The National Archives sent a letter to past U.S. presidents and vice presidents Thursday to check their records after classified documents were discovered at President Joe Biden’s home and former Vice President Mike Pence’s residence.

New US race, ethnicity standards proposed; first since 1997

The new proposals would encourage the collection of detailed race and ethnicity information by allowing respondents on government forms to list their country of origin when answering a question about their race or ethnicity.

McCarthy says Santos will be removed from Congress if Ethics Committee determines he broke the law

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has condemned some of George Santos' conduct, but this week was the first instance in which he suggested potential consequences for the New York Republican.

Could Maryland adopt a four-day workweek?

A new bill proposes four-day workweeks for both private and public workers in Maryland.

Vice President Mike Pence discovered classified documents in Indiana home

Vice President Mike Pence informed Congress Tuesday that he discovered documents bearing classified markings in his Carmel, Indiana, home on Jan. 16 from his time as vice president. 

Push for DC statehood gets boost from Delaware senator

The push for D.C. statehood received a boost from one senator who said he'll champion the cause in Congress.

Virginia governor proposes bill to make merit awards notifications mandatory

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin requested a bill to pass through the general assembly requiring schools to inform students and their families of awards they received. FOX 5 spoke to one of the lawmakers putting the bill together.

Future of I-270 expansion in limbo

With a new governor in Maryland's statehouse, there are concerns plans to expand I-270 to ease congestion could be heading back to the drawing board. 

'We won't go back': Abortion rights activists rally 50 years after Roe

Sunday is the 50th anniversary of the now-overturned Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that established a federal right to an abortion.

2023 Women's Marches held in DC, nationwide on 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade

The 2023 Woman's March held rallies Sunday in cities across the country, including in D.C., on the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark case that codified the right to an abortion, but was overturned in 2022 in by the Supreme Court.

National sales tax: What’s behind some House Republicans’ proposal

Chatter of a 30% national sales tax being proposed by Republicans has taken over the internet in recent days. Here’s a look at the proposal.

Chris Hipkins tapped to be New Zealand's next prime minister

New Zealand's education minister is set to become the island nation's next prime minister after the surprise resignation of Jacinda Ardern.

By the numbers: A look at President Biden's first 2 years in office

President Joe Biden notches two years in office on Friday, Jan. 20. The story of the first half of his term, at least by the numbers, is a mixed bag.