Katie Barlow
Katie is a journalist and former lawyer at a large international law firm in Washington, D.C.
As a lawyer, she practiced white collar defense and civil litigation with a focus on the Anti-Terrorism Act. As a journalist, she has covered political campaigns, Capitol Hill with WTOP, and the Supreme Court with SCOTUSblog and NPR’s Nina Totenberg. She also co-founded Circuit Breaker, a website that provided news and information about the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
Katie loves breaking down complicated legal stories for our FOX 5 audience. You can find her out and about in the DMV reporting on the latest news on law and the powers that create and enforce it. Or you can find her in the studio distilling the week's headlines In the Courts on Sundays at 11:30 p.m.
She received dual degrees in political science and broadcast journalism from the University of Georgia and a J.D. from Georgetown Law. Katie is a longtime lover of Washington. You can often find her running down the mall with her pup or reading a book at a local haunt.
The latest from Katie Barlow
Lawmakers call for Secret Service director to resign following Trump assassination attempt
Republicans and Democrats came together on Capitol Hill Monday morning, calling on Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to resign.
Carjacking down in DC as officials vow to prosecute juvenile offenders as adults
Carjackings are down 78% across the District, according to U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves.
Biden's poll numbers drop following debate, calls for him to step aside intensify
Democratic governors are descending on the White House to meet with President Joe Biden as calls for him to give up his campaign intensify.
Fairfax County schools introducing coed sex education classes in 2024-2025 academic year
Fairfax County Public Schools is launching a new pilot program this fall combining genders for sex education for older elementary and middle school kids.
Trump immunity case: What the Supreme Court ruling means for his Jan. 6 trial
In a 6-3 opinion released Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump – and all presidents – have absolute immunity from prosecution for any acts committed in an official capacity while in the office of the presidency. The opinion also noted that presidents have no immunity for unofficial acts.
Hemp shops concerned about DC law that would require them to get cannabis license
Hemp stores in D.C. are crying foul as they’re getting swept in with marijuana gifting shops in the District’s emergency legislation that requires Initiative 71 Stores to get a medical cannabis retailer license.
DEA looks to reclassify marijunana as less dangerous drug. What does that mean for the DMV?
The federal government is planning to ease restrictions on marijuana by reclassifying the drug and its possible uses.
New claims added in suit against Trump over Lafayette Square attack
Three D.C. educators have amended their complaint in a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump over the violent clearing of Lafayette Square on June 1, 2020.
Maryland lawmakers pass bill aimed at protecting kids online
Maryland lawmakers unanimously passed the Kids Code this weekend – a bill aimed at protecting kids online. But the tech companies say it's unconstitutional.
