Mass layoffs threaten federal workers as shutdown looms

A potential government shutdown is casting a shadow over Capitol Hill, with lawmakers clashing over funding and the White House warning federal agencies to brace for possible layoffs.

Mother speaks out about FCPS Title IX locker room complaint: FOX 5 Exclusive

A Fairfax County mother is speaking out about the school district’s bathroom and locker room policy, telling FOX 5 her daughter feels uncomfortable changing for gym class at West Springfield High School.

Mass layoffs threaten federal workers as shutdown looms
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A potential government shutdown is casting a shadow over Capitol Hill, with lawmakers clashing over funding and the White House warning federal agencies to brace for possible layoffs.

Mother speaks out about locker room complaint: FOX 5 Exclusive
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A Fairfax County mother is speaking out about the school district?s bathroom and locker room policy, telling FOX 5 her daughter feels uncomfortable changing for gym class at West Springfield High School.

DC weather: Warm Friday ahead of cloudy, rainy weekend

A cold front in the Washington, D.C. area is expected to keep conditions across the region unsettled heading into what will be a cloudy and rainy weekend.

DC residents, immigration advocates sue Trump administration over ICE arrests
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Several D.C. residents have sued the Trump administration; they claim that the federal government has "engaged in a pattern of illegal immigration arrests since August."

Life-saving runway tech saves dozens in Virginia plane incident

A United flight from Dulles faced a close call after overshooting the runway at Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport, but a newly installed safety zone prevented disaster.

Food insecurity rises in Greater Washington amid layoffs
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Families in the Greater Washington area are facing growing food insecurity, struggling to buy groceries and maintain a healthy diet. FOX 5 DC's Julie Donaldson has the story.

Life-saving runway tech saves dozens in Virginia plane incident
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A United flight from Dulles faced a close call after overshooting the runway at Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport, but a newly installed safety zone prevented disaster. FOX 5 DC's Tisha Lewis has the latest.

Smithsonian history preserved by volunteers amid Trump order
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Volunteers are racing against time to document exhibits at Smithsonian museums, driven by concerns over potential changes to how American history is presented. FOX 5 DC's Bob Barnard reports.

Government shutdown looms: Mass layoffs threaten federal workers
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The stalemate over a government funding bill on Capitol Hill threatens to lead to a shutdown and potential mass layoffs, adding pressure to an already tense situation. FOX 5 DC's David Kaplan has the story.

Title IX complaint filed against Fairfax County Schools over locker room policy

Fairfax County Public Schools is facing a new Title IX complaint over its policy allowing transgender and gender-expansive students to use restrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity.

Driver killed in crash with police vehicle in Arlington County

A driver is dead after authorities say he crashed into a police vehicle that was involved in a traffic stop in Virginia.

Dallas ICE shooter Joshua Jahn wanted to ‘cause terror,’ according to handwritten notes

The 29-year-old man who opened fire on a Dallas ICE facility left behind handwritten notes at his home in Oklahoma that shared a motive for his attack – to terrorize ICE employees.

Texas brothers federally charged in $8M cryptocurrency kidnapping in MN

Two Texas brothers are now facing federal charges for allegedly holding a Minnesota family hostage at gunpoint for hours and taking more than $8 million in cryptocurrency.