Judge rules Trump's deployment of National Guard to DC was illegal, orders troops to leave

A federal judge on Thursday ruled that Trump administration’s deployment of the National Guard to D.C. was illegal, and has ordered that the troops leave the city, but it’s unlikely that they’ll be leaving immediately. 

Grizzly bear attacks students, teachers in British Columbia; 11 injured

A grizzly bear attacked a group of students and teachers on a walking trail in British Columbia, Canada, injuring 11 people, two of them critically.

DC National Guard update: Federal judge orders end to deployment
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A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to halt its months‑long deployment of National Guard troops in the nation’s capital.

WATCH: Dick Cheney funeral in Washington, DC

The funeral for former Vice President Dick Cheney took place in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. 

Disney unveils plans for new $5 million park coming to California next year

The park will be revitalized by Disney’s Imagineers and is anticipated to reopen in 2026 with a new community center and an enhanced playground.

2025 US Capitol Christmas Tree arrives in DC
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The 2025 US Capitol Christmas Tree has finally arrived in the District! Silver Belle made its debut after traveling 3,000 miles and is here to mark the start of the holiday season!

DC Holiday Market opens marking start of holiday season
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The holiday season is here and D.C.'s Downtown Holiday Market is back – with some new additions this year!

DC weather: Chance of rain Friday into weekend, sunshine returns Sunday

It’s a dry start to Friday with temperatures in the mid-to-upper 40s. A few sprinkles are popping up south of the city, but most showers will hold off until after midday. 

Montgomery County parents voice concerns over possible school boundary changes
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Dozens of families spoke out about proposed boundary changes at a Montgomery County School Board meeting Thursday night after another proposal seems to have popped up recently. FOX 5's Homa Bash was there as residents voiced their concerns.

Thanksgiving dinner may be less expensive this year, survey shows
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Here’s something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving: a recent survey found that your holiday meal may cost a little less this year than last. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal explains.

Man charged with multiple assaults along W&OD Trail
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A man is behind bars accused of being connected to a string of assaults and indecent exposure cases in Northern Virginia. FOX 5’s Shomari Stone has the story.

Federal judge orders National Guard troops to leave DC
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A federal judge on Thursday ruled that Trump administration’s deployment of the National Guard to D.C. was illegal and ordered that the troops leave the city, but it’s unlikely that they’ll be leaving immediately. Sydney Persing is in Northwest D.C. with the latest.

2 northern Virginia school districts testing out new classroom AI
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A first-of-its-kind AI rollout is coming to classrooms in Fairfax County and Prince William County. OpenAI — the makers of ChatGPT — is partnering with about a dozen school districts nationwide on a new pilot tool built exclusively for teachers and only two districts in the D.C. region made the cut.