Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor in historic first
Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s election, defeating Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears.
Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s election, defeating Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Day 36 sets record for longest shutdown in history
The nation has officially entered the longest federal shutdown in U.S. history. The Senate once again failed to pass a funding bill Tuesday night, and the ripple effects continue to strain families, communities, and critical services.
The nation has officially entered the longest federal shutdown in U.S. history. The Senate once again failed to pass a funding bill Tuesday night, and the ripple effects continue to strain families, communities, and critical services.
Prince George's County leaders organize food drive for federal workers in need
The federal shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history, is forcing furloughed workers and veterans in Prince George’s County to rely on food distribution centers to feed their families.
The federal shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history, is forcing furloughed workers and veterans in Prince George’s County to rely on food distribution centers to feed their families.
Pennsylvania retains Supreme Court justices, extending court's Democratic majority
All three of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices who sought reelection Tuesday will get another term, ensuring Democratic jurists keep their majority on the presidential battleground state’s highest court — one at the center of pivotal fights over voting rights, redistricting and elections.
All three of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices who sought reelection Tuesday will get another term, ensuring Democratic jurists keep their majority on the presidential battleground state’s highest court — one at the center of pivotal fights over voting rights, redistricting and elections.
Prince George's County organizes food drive for federal workers
People impacted by the federal government shutdown are receiving boxes of free food as many are struggling to feed their families after missing paychecks.
People impacted by the federal government shutdown are receiving boxes of free food as many are struggling to feed their families after missing paychecks.
Zohran Mamdani makes history as NYC’s next mayor: When he takes office and what comes next
Zohran Mamdani’s stunning rise to power has made history in New York City politics. The 34-year-old assemblyman from Queens will officially take office as mayor in 2026 following his upset victory over former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
Zohran Mamdani’s stunning rise to power has made history in New York City politics. The 34-year-old assemblyman from Queens will officially take office as mayor in 2026 following his upset victory over former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.
Government Shutdown: Day 36 sets record for longest in history
The nation has officially entered the longest federal shutdown in U.S. history. The Senate once again failed to pass a funding bill Tuesday night, and the ripple effects continue to strain families, communities, and critical services.
The nation has officially entered the longest federal shutdown in U.S. history. The Senate once again failed to pass a funding bill Tuesday night, and the ripple effects continue to strain families, communities, and critical services.
Fall foliage near its peak across the DMV: Here’s where to see the best color
The DMV is bursting with autumn color - but if you want to catch the leaves at their best, now’s the time to get outside. According to the latest fall color reports, foliage is peaking across much of the region this week and next, offering one last chance to soak in the reds, yellows, and oranges before they fade.
The DMV is bursting with autumn color - but if you want to catch the leaves at their best, now’s the time to get outside. According to the latest fall color reports, foliage is peaking across much of the region this week and next, offering one last chance to soak in the reds, yellows, and oranges before they fade.
Virginia 2025 election results: Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General & House of Delegates
Democrats are celebrating a sweeping victory in Virginia. See the results of all the races online.
Democrats are celebrating a sweeping victory in Virginia. See the results of all the races online.
Mikie Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey, defeating Jack Ciattarelli
U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday was elected governor of New Jersey, raising hopes for Democrats and highlighting Republican vulnerabilities after there had been signs of a rightward shift in recent years in what has been a reliably blue state.
U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday was elected governor of New Jersey, raising hopes for Democrats and highlighting Republican vulnerabilities after there had been signs of a rightward shift in recent years in what has been a reliably blue state.
Virginia Election Results: Democrats sweep statewide races
Democrats are celebrating a clean sweep in Virginia, winning the governor’s mansion along with the lieutenant governor and attorney general races.
Democrats are celebrating a clean sweep in Virginia, winning the governor’s mansion along with the lieutenant governor and attorney general races.
DC weather: Warm Wednesday before cold temperatures return
After a chilly start, Wednesday brings a brief warmup across the D.C. region, with sunny skies and highs in the low 70s.
After a chilly start, Wednesday brings a brief warmup across the D.C. region, with sunny skies and highs in the low 70s.
Tractor-trailer fire caused delays on I-95 in Fredericksburg
A tractor-trailer fire and crash caused a partial shutdown of I-95 southbound near U.S. Route 17 overnight, causing major delays through the Fredericksburg area.
A tractor-trailer fire and crash caused a partial shutdown of I-95 southbound near U.S. Route 17 overnight, causing major delays through the Fredericksburg area.
Prop 50 passes: California voters approve redistricting measure that could shift US House power
Proposition 50, a ballot measure to redraw California's U.S. House districts, has passed.
Proposition 50, a ballot measure to redraw California's U.S. House districts, has passed.
Democrats sweep three major races in Virginia; pick up 13 seats in House of Delegates
It was a big night for Democrats in Virginia.
It was a big night for Democrats in Virginia.
Zohran Mamdani to become NYC's next mayor
At 34, Mamdani will make history as New York City’s first Muslim and first Indian-American mayor, ushering in a new chapter of leadership for the nation’s largest city.
At 34, Mamdani will make history as New York City’s first Muslim and first Indian-American mayor, ushering in a new chapter of leadership for the nation’s largest city.
ELECTION NIGHT LATEST: Democrats win big in Virginia, New York, and New Jersey races
Democratic candidates won key races Tuesday night in the states of Virginia, New York, and New Jersey.
Democratic candidates won key races Tuesday night in the states of Virginia, New York, and New Jersey.
Transportation Secretary Duffy warns shutdown could force airspace closures, 'mass chaos' in the skies
“Mass chaos" could soon be coming to an airport near you.
“Mass chaos" could soon be coming to an airport near you.
Government shutdown could force closures in US airspaces
“Mass chaos” could soon be coming to an airport near you, according to the nation's top transportation officials. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the U.S. may need to close some airspace if the government shutdown lasts into next week.
“Mass chaos” could soon be coming to an airport near you, according to the nation's top transportation officials. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the U.S. may need to close some airspace if the government shutdown lasts into next week.
Democrats sweep three major races in Virginia
It was a big night for Democrats in Virginia as the seats for governor, lieutenant governor and attroney general all flipped blue. This has been a closely watched race with some political experts saying this election could serve as a bellwether ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald and Jim Lokay discuss the big swing.
It was a big night for Democrats in Virginia as the seats for governor, lieutenant governor and attroney general all flipped blue. This has been a closely watched race with some political experts saying this election could serve as a bellwether ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald and Jim Lokay discuss the big swing.