Unable to Track New Files and Folders in Git with VS Code

I cloned my Git repository in VS Code, and while I can commit and push changes to existing files, new files or folders I create aren’t recognized. When I run git status, it says my branch is up to date, and I don’t see any options in the Source Control panel for the new files.

What I’ve Tried:

  • Checked that new files are in the cloned repository directory.
  • Reviewed the .gitignore file for exclusions.
  • Reloaded VS Code.

Why isn’t Git recognizing my new files and folders?
How can I add them to my repository and push them to GitHub?