Brendan Banfield murder trial: Au pair testimony resumes Wed.
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The Brendan Banfield murder trial heard dramatic testimony from a key prosecution witness on Wednesday who described what investigators call a yearlong plot to kill two people. Juliana Magalhães, the family’s former au pair, returns to the stand Wednesday. 

2 men rescued from ledge of Montgomery County hotel after evading alleged robbers

A tense and dangerous rescue effort unfolded at the Embassy Suites on Democracy Boulevard after two men escaped from armed robbers, but ended up on a ledge. 

New surveillance video of hotel armed robbery suspect released
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A tense and dangerous rescue effort unfolded at the Embassy Suites on Democracy Boulevard after two men escaped from armed robbers but ended up on a ledge.

Trump threatens funding to Minnesota: Is it legal?

President Donald Trump has put sanctuary states, including Minnesota, on notice with a new funding threat. Meanwhile, the legality of such cuts is in question.

Maryland’s $1B budget gap tied to housing shortage, new state data shows

Maryland is facing a budget shortfall of more than $1 billion, and new state data shows a growing housing crisis is a major factor behind it.

ICE agents to check documents at MSP Airport, employee says

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will spend three weeks at MSP Airport, checking and verifying documents of both customers and employees, an airport employee said.

Fairfax County School Board considering boundary changes

This past Saturday, 86 speakers voiced concerns about the proposed redistricting plan presented by Fairfax County Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid.  There were speakers who came back Tuesday and were planning on continuing to express their displeasure, but some changed their remarks.

Supreme Court hears arguments on bans against transgender athletes from women's sports
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The Supreme Court is considering the future of transgender athletes in women's and girls' sports. The High Court judges listened to almost three hours of oral argument on Tuesday, and a majority appear ready to allow states to ban trans athletes from participating in women's and girls' sports. 

Maryland’s $1B budget gap tied to housing shortage, new state data shows
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Maryland is facing a budget shortfall of more than $1 billion, and new state data shows a growing housing crisis is a major factor behind it. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee reports. 

Inside Day 2 of the Brendan Banfield trial: Affair, deception, and chilling testimony
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The Brendan Banfield murder trial is underway, and the allegations are staggering. We explain what prosecutors say happened inside a Fairfax County home, the role of the family’s au pair, and the testimony already shaking the courtroom. This is the first chapter in a trial expected to last weeks.

Stephen A. Smith mistakenly confuses Texans player with Charlie Kirk

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith immediately apologized on-air after accidentally confusing Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk with late conservative activist Charlie Kirk during analysis of the Texans' playoff victory.

Video appears to show Trump flipping off Ford worker who yelled at him in Dearborn plant

Trump in the video posted by TMZ, a factory worker appeared to launch into profanities at the president and although the audio is difficult to dissect, seems to call him a “pedophile protector."

Brendan Banfield Trial: Opening statements in murder case tied to alleged au pair affair
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The murder trial of Brendan Banfield is now underway in Fairfax County, with opening statements set for Tuesday after a jury was seated Monday. Banfield is accused of killing his wife and another man amid what prosecutors describe as an affair with the family’s au pair.

Au pair testifies in Banfield murder trial
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The au pair who allegedly had an affair with the defendant took the stand today on the first day of testimony in Brendan Banfield's murder trial.

ICE says it’s illegal to record agents, but is DHS policy actually unlawful?

Several videos posted to social media show ICE agents in Minnesota telling observers to stop recording. Some observers say they've been detained simply for filming. A federal judge recently found DHS has adopted an unlawful policy that suppresses First Amendment rights.