Driver arrested in deadly Bladensburg birthday party crash

Authorities have arrested the man accused of crashing into the front yard of a Bladensburg home during a child’s birthday party, killing one woman and injuring 13 others.

Police ID driver accused in deadly birthday party crash
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Authorities have identified the man accused of crashing into the front yard of a Bladensburg home during a child’s birthday party, killing one woman and injuring more than a dozen others.

Fairfax County Public Schools say abortion claims likely fabricated

Fairfax County Public Schools now say allegations that a Centreville High School staff member paid for student abortions are “likely untrue," according to initial findings released Friday by Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid.

Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Political standoff enters day 20

The 2025 government shutdown is rapidly approaching the second longest in history with no end in sight and with mounting fallout for workers, travel, and emergency response.

Police respond to bomb threat at Fairfax High School

Authorities are on the scene at Fairfax High School on Monday morning following a reported bomb threat.

DC Winter 2025-2026: Here's what weather models say about snow, cold, and storms

We are just about a month into autumn, but many minds are already shifting to the season ahead. Will winter be snowy and cold? Or dry and mild? What is some of the data suggesting that we could be in for in the weeks ahead?

FBI investigates hunting stand with sight line to Trump's Air Force One exit area at Palm Beach airport

The U.S. Secret Service uncovered a suspicious hunting stand with a direct line of sight to where President Donald Trump exits Air Force One at the Palm Beach International Airport, officials told Fox News Digital.

Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Political standoff enters day 20
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The 2025 government shutdown rapidly approaching the second longest in history with no end in sight and with mounting fallout for workers, travel, and emergency response.

Shock turns to grief after deadly birthday party crash
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Initial shock has turned to grief after a deadly hit-and-run at a birthday party in Prince George’s County.

FCPS report finds abortion claims likely 'fabricated'
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New details in the explosive allegations that a Centreville High School staffer paid for at least two students to have an abortion. FOX 5’s Stephanie Ramirez has the latest.

Amazon Web Services outage disrupts global platforms, apps

A major Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage early Monday disrupted major platforms including Snapchat, Roblox, Robinhood, and Coinbase.

Lawmakers deadlocked as shutdown enters fourth week
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The government shutdown is poised to become the second longest in history as lawmakers remain at a stalemate. FOX 5 DC's Sydney Persing has the story.

Deported journalist Mario Guevara says he wouldn't cover ICE anymore

Two weeks after he was deported, Mario Guevara reflects on his arrest, ICE detainment, and moving forward from being deported.

Fans disappointed after Brandy's abrupt exit during Chicago 'The Boy Is Mine' concert

Singers Brandy and Monica performed on Saturday in Chicago, as part of their “The Boy is Mine" Tour. But fans were disappointed and confused when Brandy, 46, left the United Center stage abruptly due to what seemed like technical difficulties.  

Ex-NFL star Doug Martin dead at 36

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers star running back Doug Martin has died, his family said on Sunday. He was 36.

Cora Masters Barry talks Million Man March 30th anniversary
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Former D.C. First Lady Cora Masters Barry joins Fox 5 to reflect on her role, the march's lasting impact, and the women whose contributions often went unseen.

"No Kings" protest: History of protesting executive power in the U.S.
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Thomas Berry, director of the Cato Institute’s Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies, discusses the historical context of protest in the United States.