Montgomery County to review concealed carry ban proposal

The Montgomery County Council is reviewing a proposal Monday about where people can carry guns in public places.

Affirmative action in jeopardy after Supreme Court justices raise doubts

The survival of affirmative action in higher education appeared to be in serious trouble Monday at a conservative-dominated Supreme Court after hours of debate over vexing questions of race.

Midterm Election 2022: Where DMV candidates stand on inflation, economy

As we near Election Day, FOX 5 is breaking down the issues that matter most to voters, including a hot-button issue that is impacting almost every single American voter – inflation and the economy.

Maryland Marijuana Vote: Arguments for and against legalizing recreational use

Maryland voters will head to the polls in just under two weeks and decide whether recreational marijuana should be legal in the state. However, as the vote draws near, supporters and opponents remain at odds over the benefits and drawbacks.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg honored by USPS with new postage stamp

The U.S. Postal Service is honoring the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as "an icon of American culture" with a stamp in the new year.

Majority of Americans want more action on climate change, poll finds

People polled expressed little confidence that the climate guidelines in the Inflation Reduction Act will make a difference with improving the environment.

2 right-wing operatives plead guilty in felony robocall scheme

Two right-wing operatives have pleaded guilty in Cleveland to single felony counts of telecommunications fraud for having placed thousands of hoax robocalls in Ohio during the runup to the 2020 general election.

Video shows Maryland candidate for governor Dan Cox accepting gift from Proud Boy

A video shows Maryland Republican Dan Cox, who is running for governor, accepting a gift from a young man wearing a shirt with a Proud Boys insignia during the candidate’s primary victory party this summer.

Which states are voting on abortion rights this election?

The overturning of Roe v. Wade has produced abortion ballot questions in a handful of states come Nov. 8.

Incorrect voter notices sent out in Virginia towns, officials say

Election officials in Virginia are working to fix an issue where voter notices with incorrect information were sent out to voters.

Inside the subpoena: What the Jan. 6 panel wants from Trump

While the nine-member panel has already interviewed more than 1,000 people, many of them close to Trump, lawmakers say there are details that only he can confirm.

Midterm Election 2022: Where DMV candidates stand on abortion

As we near Election Day, FOX 5 is breaking down the issues that matter most to voters, including a hot-button issue that was re-sparked this summer – abortion.

Georgetown students walk out during Pence speech, chant 'hate has no home here!"

Video from a speech delivered Wednesday by former Vice President Mike Pence at Georgetown University shows students walking out during the speech while other students unveiled a sign saying "reproductive rights are human rights."

Maryland's candidates for governor face off in FOX 5 forum

Election day is a couple weeks away and in Maryland, all eyes are on the governor's race. The Democratic nominee Wes Moore and the Republican nominee Dan Cox both agreed to participate in a special forum with FOX 5 in a separated format. 

FOX 5's 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial Forum hosted by Tom Fitzgerald - FULL EPISODE
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For many in Maryland, eyes are on the gubernatorial race between Dan Cox (R) and Wes Moore (D). In this unique forum, you'll hear from each candidate as they get one minute to answer questions from FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald and viewers across Maryland.

80-year-old arrested for bringing guns near Capitol Hill

An 80-year-old Georgia man was arrested Wednesday after U.S. Capitol Police found a suspicious van parked illegally blocks away from the Supreme Court Building.