Virginia Gov. Youngkin, Maryland Gov. Moore speak at roundtable
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The governors of Virginia and Maryland made a rare joint appearance on Thursday. Republican Glenn Youngkin and Democrat Wes Moore teamed up for a roundtable on American history and the sharp divisions right now in American politics. FOX 5?s Tom Fitzgerald was there.

Prince George's County council pushes pilot program to sell beer, wine in grocery stores
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There?s a push in Prince George's County to sell beer and wine in grocery stores. Council members are pushing a new pilot program they believe will incentivize lawmakers to rethink the decades old law. FOX 5's Julie Donaldson reports.

CDC panel discusses changes to children's vaccine guidelines
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The CDC's new advisers are debating changing the guidance for childhood vaccines. Thursday marked day one of meetings focusing on the shots kids receive. Friday?s meeting is expected to be more about COVID vaccine guidance.

DC city leaders testify in front on Congress on crime
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It was a contentious day on Capitol Hill as D.C. leaders testified in front of the House Oversight Committee on crime in the city. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser pushed back on how lawmakers have characterized crime in the District, noting the most recent data that there has been a decrease. FOX 5's Bob Barnard has more.

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin reflects on historic all-time scoring record
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The Washington Capitals are back on the ice preparing for the start of the 2025-2026 season. That includes Alexander Ovechkin?fresh off a history-making season. Ovi sat down with FOX 5's Chad Ricardo during Caps media day.

Man accused of strangling infant sister
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A 21-year-old man in Loudoun County was accused of strangling his infant sister. The child remains in critical condition, according to officials.

D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton says she is not stepping down
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Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Washington, D.C.?s longtime nonvoting representative in Congress, says she?s not stepping down.

Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, elected CEO of Turning Point USA

Following her husband Charlie Kirk's assassination, Erika Kirk has been elected CEO and chair of the board for Phoenix-based Turning Point USA.

Mayor Bowser, DC leaders testify on crime policies

A congressional hearing is putting city leaders in the hot seat Thursday as lawmakers hear testimony on juvenile crime and policing policies in the nation’s capital. 

Virginia daycare worker fired for allegedly tying toddler to chair with a blanket: VDSS

A daycare worker at Vinci School Alexandria North was fired after allegedly tying a 21-month-old child to a chair with a blanket, according to a report from the Virginia Department of Social Services.

DC’s Del. Norton tells FOX News she’s not retiring

Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Washington, D.C.’s longtime nonvoting representative in Congress, says she’s not stepping down. 

Stafford County warns of new text scam
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Stafford County officials are alerting residents to a new text scam. If you receive a message about a fraudulent withdrawal, authorities say don?t panic ? that?s exactly what scammers are counting on.

DC Council approves 3.7B RFK Stadium deal
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The Washington Commanders are returning to the District as the DC Council approves the RFK stadium bill.

Mayor Bowser, DC leaders to testify on crime policies
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A congressional hearing is putting city leaders in the hot seat Thursday as lawmakers hear testimony on juvenile crime and policing policies in the nation?s capital.

DC weather: Rain moves out, sunshine returns Thursday

The low-pressure system that brought rain over the past few days is moving out, making way for sunshine across the Washington, D.C. region on Thursday.