I see neither of the plants in question in the photos. The lower variegated one could be Euonymus fortunei but need a closer view to confirm. It is NOT goutweed!

The taller could possibly be one of the countless weedy honeysuckles.

That's a relief! Is it a bush honey suckle then? There is a much thinner-stemmed, evergreen, vine honeysuckle nearby too. The variegated plant is evergreen too

The ground cover looks like Vinca major 'Variegata' .

I don't believe the tall shrub is Lonicera..... as I see serrations.

I agree with Philadelphus/mock orange for the shrub, and Vinca for the variegated groundcover.

Is it a bush honey suckle then?

==>> though the ID has moved on from this.. the bush version is invasive in some areas ... try not to confuse a valuable plant from a weed... just because they are both called honeysuckle ... and that is why you would need to move toward thee latin names ... for more specificity ...

ken

Thanks guys, that is good news to me! I'm glad I asked before I went in there with the loppers and glyphosate.

Yes, it is good you asked first.