'Bad mistake': Gov. Newsom apologizes for attending birthday dinner

Newsom apologized for breaking the rules he's been preaching for months by attending a birthday dinner with a group of people at the French Laundry.

Thanksgiving Day plans in limbo for many families amid pandemic

Thanksgiving Day plans remain in limbo for many families as people continue to navigate how to celebrate the holiday amid restrictions on indoor and outdoor gatherings and rising coronavirus case numbers.

DC not tightening COVID-19 restrictions just yet, but there is a warning for college students

On Monday, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said she was glad to see more jurisdictions around the District tightening their coronavirus restrictions as cases rise across the country.

NORAD to track Santa on Christmas Eve 2020, but with less volunteers amid pandemic

NORAD will continue its annual tradition of tracking Santa Claus’ journey around the globe as he delivers gifts on Christmas Eve — but with fewer volunteers.

Maryland leaders have no immediate plans to mandate COVID-19 vaccine for schools

With the promising news about COVID vaccine effectiveness, many people are already thinking ahead to next year when a vaccine should be widely available. 

US governors, mayors increase COVID-related restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving

More governors and mayors are ratcheting up COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving for fear that holiday travel and family gatherings will only worsen the record-breaking, coast-to-coast resurgence of the virus.

US House to offer regular coronavirus testing for members, staff

After months without internal testing protocols, members of the U.S. House and their staff will now have regular access to coronavirus testing at the Capitol physician’s office when they return to Washington from their home states.

DC bar cited Friday, Saturday for mask violations amid pro-Trump crowds

A D.C. bar frequented by President Trump supporters was fined $2,000 for COVID-19 violations over the weekend as the “Million MAGA March” and allied demonstrations swarmed the nation’s capital.

DC schools opening for CARE classes Wednesday

Just over a couple of weeks after scrapping its plan to resume in-person learning, D.C. officials announced on Monday that it will open schools for CARE classes on Wednesday with COVID-19 precautions in place.

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan celebrates 5 years cancer free

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is celebrating five years since announcing that he was cancer free after a series of procedures.

More than 100 test positive for COVID-19 at Virginia jail

More than 100 inmates and staffers at a Virginia Beach jail have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Anthony Fauci predicts when America will return to normal from coronavirus

Dr. Anthony Fauci cautioned that Americans should expect a gradual return to normal after the coronavirus pandemic as Pfizer potentially rolls out its highly-effective vaccine at the end of the year.

FOX 5 On The Hill: How will the vaccine rollout work?
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Claire Hannan of the Association of Immunization Managers joins the show to discuss what the future rollout of a COVID-19 vaccine would look like.

DC school nurses protest at mayor's home

The action wasn’t just in downtown D.C. on Saturday: A few of the District’s school nurses protested outside the mayor’s home, calling for District leaders to include the school nurses’ union in public school reopening discussions.  

Biden faces tough choice of whether to back virus lockdowns

Joe Biden faces a decision unlike any other incoming president: whether to back a short-term national lockdown to finally arrest a raging pandemic.

Pelosi scraps in-person dinner with new Democrat members of Congress after photo sparks backlash during COVID

 The office of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., announced that its in-person dinner for new Democratic members of Congress has been canceled after a viral tweet showing the tables being set up for the event sparked backlash amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

Third annual DMV Black Restaurant Week underway

DMV Black Restaurant Week has begun – and through Sunday you’ll be able to take advantage of some great deals for a great cause.