Could government shutdown impact travel plans in DC region?

So far, flights are running on time at Washington D.C.’s Reagan National Airport, and travelers haven’t seen major disruptions. But concerns are growing as the government shutdown continues.

Could government shutdown impact travel plans?
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So far, flights are running on time at Washington D.C.?s Reagan National Airport, and travelers haven?t seen major disruptions. But concerns are growing as the government shutdown continues.

2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS
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With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery.

Local leaders across DMV react to government shutdown

The government shutdown officially started on Wednesday, Oct. 1, after Congress failed to pass a funding measure before the 12 a.m. Wednesday deadline.

Government shutdown impacts federal workers, businesses across DC

The federal government has shut down after a deadlocked Congress failed to reach a deal on funding sending ripple effects across the region, with federal workers facing an uncertain future. 

Man accused of attacking, robbing UDC student arrested
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A student at the University of the District of Columbia is speaking out after D.C. police arrest the man accused of violently robbing her on campus. She spoke exclusively with Shomari Stone tonight.

Jayden Daniels cleared to play against Chargers
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When the Commanders take on the Chargers this weekend, the team?s star quarterback might be back under center. Today, we learned Jayden Daniels has been medically cleared to play. FOX 5?s Josh Rosenthal is in Landover with more on that and how fans are feeling about the team.

DC-area food banks prepare for increased need amid government shutdown
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The government shut down less than 24 hours ago and already food banks in D.C. are bracing for impact. They saw a serious spike in need the last time the government shut down in 2018 but this time, data suggests it's a bit more complicated.

Vote to end government shutdown fails
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The federal government has shut down after a deadlocked Congress failed to reach a deal on funding sending ripple effects across the region, with federal workers facing an uncertain future.

Orlando siblings accused of running fake dental office, causing infections and disfigurement

An Orlando man and his sister are accused of running a fake dental practice out of an office building, charging patients thousands of dollars for unlicensed procedures that left at least one woman infected and disfigured, investigators said.

DC restaurants already feeling impact of government shutdown

It's day one of the federal government shutdown, and D.C. restaurants are already feeling the effects. That's on top of a tough year for the industry in general. 

Police chief shoots, kills man in Cheverly
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A Maryland family is demanding answers tonight after a small-town police chief shot and killed a man outside the family's Prince George's County home. Investigators say the suspect was armed with a knife and charged at the police chief. FOX 5's Bob Barnard reports from the town of Cheverly.

911 call details how masked man in swim goggles robbed Disney Springs restaurant

Newly released 911 audio captures the moments after a masked suspect — described as wearing swim goggles — robbed the Paddlefish restaurant at Disney Springs, forcing employees to the ground with trash bags over their heads.

What was the longest government shutdown in US history?

The U.S. government shut down at midnight on Oct. 1. The last government shutdown nearly seven years ago lasted over a month. 

Missing California sisters found alive after 36 years

In 1989, an unidentified woman was found murdered in the Arizona desert. Her two young daughters had vanished. Now decades later, the sisters - who had no idea they were even missing - have been found alive.

Jane Goodall dies at 91
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Renowned conservationist Jane Goodall has died.

Pedestrian fatalities remain high in the U.S.

Across the country, pedestrian injuries and fatalities remain high. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), every 72 minutes a pedestrian dies on U.S. roadways.