ICE! 2025 brings The Polar Express to life at Gaylord National

The holiday tradition is back at Gaylord National. ICE! 2025 features scenes from The Polar Express recreated in colorful, towering ice sculptures.

Commanders fans travel to Madrid for Dolphins game

Commanders fans have touched down in Spain, bringing the burgundy and gold to Madrid ahead of Washington’s matchup with the Miami Dolphins. 

DC Attorney General honors teens rising above violence, hardship and stereotypes

On Thursday, more than two dozen D.C. teens and young adults were celebrated not for the headlines that often dominate conversations about youth — but for their resilience, leadership, and the powerful ways they’re making their communities safer.

ICE! 2025 brings The Polar Express to life at Gaylord National
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The holiday tradition is back at Gaylord National. ICE! 2025 features scenes from The Polar Express recreated in colorful, towering ice sculptures.

John Beam: Legendary Oakland football coach wounded in Laney College shooting

Bullets rang out Thursday afternoon at Laney College in Oakland, striking a legendary coach who spent 45 years shaping young athletes into leaders on and off the field.

Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Senate advances plan to end standoff

The Senate took its first step toward ending the government shutdown Sunday after moderate Democrats agreed to move forward without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, frustrating colleagues who argue Americans want them to keep up the fight.

FCPS installing weapons detectors at football games
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Fairfax County is installing weapons detectors at high school football games. The extra precautions follow several violent incidents at local games around the D.C. region.

Government Shutdown 2025 Update: More flights canceled; bill to end shutdown sent to House

Air travelers faced mounting frustration Tuesday as airports cut more flights to meet new FAA targets during the ongoing government shutdown. Meanwhile, the Senate passed legislation to reopen the government, but the 42-day shutdown will continue until the House returns from recess to vote on the deal.

Federal workers anxiously await end to government shutdown

Anticipation is growing on Capitol Hill as a critical vote is expected in the House on Wednesday that could end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. 

Could we see the Northern Lights in the DMV?

Do DMV residents have a shot at viewing the Aurora this week? Here's what we know.

First snow of season hits western Maryland

The first snow of the season arrived Monday in western Maryland, while parts of the Midwest and Northeast dealt with heavier lake-effect conditions.

Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Wednesday House vote could end longest stalemate in history

The House is expected to vote Wednesday on reopening the federal government, potentially ending the nation’s longest shutdown on its 43rd day. Frustration lingers on both sides as Democrats fell short in their push for health insurance measures, while Republicans faced blame, with polls and recent state and local elections showing voter dissatisfaction.

Northern lights in DC tonight: Aurora borealis forecast calls for possible return Wednesday

It wasn’t your imagination! That faint glow in the night sky over parts of the DMV wasn’t the city lights. The northern lights made a surprise visit Tuesday night, thanks to a powerful geomagnetic storm - and sky watchers may get one more shot to see them Wednesday night.

Commanders fans travel to Madrid for game against Dolphins
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FOX 5’s Chad Ricardo found the Commanders fans who traveled to Madrid for the game against the Miami Dolphins!

What's next in Congress on the push to release the Epstein files

If the measure passes the Senate, it would go to Trump, who almost certainly would veto it. He has opposed the discharge petition from the start, even reaching out Wednesday to two Republicans who had signed it.