Government shutdown averted: What's next?
The chaos that unfolded in Congress this week reminded lawmakers of what’s to come in Trump’s second term.
Congress approves government funding bill, averting shutdown
The bill temporarily funds federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Donald Trump's demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.
Senate confirms Biden’s 235th judge, beating Trump’s tally
President Joe Biden has secured the 235th judicial confirmation of his presidency.
31 days from Trump’s 2025 Inauguration Day, government shutdown looms
Just a month from inauguration and a government shutdown looms. Here's what you need to know.
New Maryland laws go into effect in 2025
The new year will bring new laws to the state of Maryland. Starting January 1, 2025, many new laws will go into effect. Here’s a glance at some of the most notable new Maryland laws:
House rejects government funding bill endorsed by Trump
The House has rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s new plan to fund federal operations and suspend the debt ceiling a day before a government shutdown.
House Republicans agree on government funding bill with Trump's debt limit increase
House Republicans have struck a deal on a backup plan for averting a government shutdown by the Friday deadline.
NFL calls on Congress to address growing drone threats at games
Unauthorized drones are becoming a growing menace at NFL games, prompting league officials and other major sports organizations to push Congress for urgent action to prevent potential safety risks.
TikTok ban update: Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments over potential TikTok ban
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in January about whether the TikTok law limits free speech and violates the First Amendment.
Matt Gaetz report to be released by House Ethics Committee after all
Lawmakers on the secretive panel voted to make the report public after the final votes of this year – which are slated for Thursday.
TikTok asks SCOTUS to block potential US ban
TikTok has asked the Supreme Court to block a federal law that would ban the popular platform in the United States unless its China-based parent company agrees to sell it.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson makes Broadway debut, fulfilling lifelong dream
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson fulfilled a lifelong dream on Saturday night, making her Broadway debut in the hit musical & Juliet for a one-night-only performance.
Trump says he plans to sue Iowa newspaper over Selzer poll
Donald Trump said he plans to sue an Iowa newspaper that printed J. Ann Selzer’s outlier poll that showed Kamala Harris ahead in the state by 3 points ahead of the election.
Trump announces $100B investment in the U.S.
Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his Florida home Monday to announce that the company is planning to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years.
Trump announces $100B investment in the US
Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his Florida home Monday to announce that the company is planning to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years.
McConnell slams polio vaccine critics in apparent warning to RFK Jr.
Reports that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s lawyer once asked the FDA to revoke its approval of the polio vaccine sparked a warning from Republican leader Mitch McConnell.
Maryland first lady Dawn Moore visits FOX 5
Maryland first lady Dawn Moore is ready for a busy holiday season! She stopped by FOX 5 to talk about the holiday open house in Annapolis, the much-anticipated Army-Navy game at Northwest Stadium, and even what’s on her holiday wish list!
Governor Youngkin proposes budget to ban sanctuary cities
Governor Glenn Youngkin unveiled a budget proposal Thursday aimed at preventing the establishment of sanctuary cities in Virginia.
Presidential pardons: Who has issued the most?
Presidents have broad authority to issue pardons – and they use the power a lot.
President Joe Biden's pardons: List
Here's a list of all of President Biden's pardons.