Federal government to end paper checks for most payments by Sept. 30, Treasury says
The federal government will stop issuing paper checks for most payments starting Sept. 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced Thursday.
The federal government will stop issuing paper checks for most payments starting Sept. 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced Thursday.
DC weather: PM scattered showers, thunderstorms Friday as humidity continues
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible Friday as the humidity continues in the Washington, D.C. region.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible Friday as the humidity continues in the Washington, D.C. region.
Zip Trip 2025 heads to Stafford!
The FOX 5 2025 Zip Trip season is making its way to Stafford for a Friday full of community fun!
The FOX 5 2025 Zip Trip season is making its way to Stafford for a Friday full of community fun!
DC AG files lawsuit to block federal takeover of police department
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed a lawsuit Friday challenging what he called an unlawful attempt by the federal government to seize control of the city?s police force.7
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed a lawsuit Friday challenging what he called an unlawful attempt by the federal government to seize control of the city?s police force.7
Federal government to end paper checks
The federal government will stop issuing paper checks for most payments starting Sept. 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced Thursday.
The federal government will stop issuing paper checks for most payments starting Sept. 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced Thursday.
Federal sweep of DC homeless encampments sparks tension
A federal sweep of homeless encampments that began Thursday is triggering concerns among advocates who fear unhoused residents across the city could face arrest or be committed during President Trump?s takeover of the nation?s capital.
A federal sweep of homeless encampments that began Thursday is triggering concerns among advocates who fear unhoused residents across the city could face arrest or be committed during President Trump?s takeover of the nation?s capital.
DC Attorney General rejects federal move to replace police chief
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb late Thursday called a federal directive naming the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration as Washington?s "emergency police commissioner" unlawful and unenforceable.
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb late Thursday called a federal directive naming the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration as Washington?s "emergency police commissioner" unlawful and unenforceable.
DC Attorney General rejects federal move to replace police chief amid Trump takeover
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb late Thursday called a federal directive naming the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration as Washington’s "emergency police commissioner" unlawful and unenforceable.
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb late Thursday called a federal directive naming the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration as Washington’s "emergency police commissioner" unlawful and unenforceable.
Nation's largest landlord agrees to stop using AI to set rental prices
In a major move for renters in the DMV, the nation's largest landlord has struck a deal with the Justice Department, agreeing to stop using artificial intelligence when it comes to setting prices.
In a major move for renters in the DMV, the nation's largest landlord has struck a deal with the Justice Department, agreeing to stop using artificial intelligence when it comes to setting prices.
Virginia gubernatorial debate in question as candidates decline options
With just 81 days to go until Virginia voters choose their next governor, there’s still no word on whether the two major candidates will meet on the debate stage.
With just 81 days to go until Virginia voters choose their next governor, there’s still no word on whether the two major candidates will meet on the debate stage.
'Mom and Mayor': Bowser issues statement on trip to Martha's Vineyard
Amid the federal takeover of D.C, the mayor is out of office and out of town tonight. Mayor Muriel Bowser is on a brief trip to Martha's Vineyard. FOX 5's Shomari Stone is live in Northwest with reaction from D.C. residents.
Amid the federal takeover of D.C, the mayor is out of office and out of town tonight. Mayor Muriel Bowser is on a brief trip to Martha's Vineyard. FOX 5's Shomari Stone is live in Northwest with reaction from D.C. residents.
Maryland woman arrested on sex abuse, child pornography charges
Police in Frederick have arrested a woman on multiple charges of sexual abuse and child pornography involving a minor.
Police in Frederick have arrested a woman on multiple charges of sexual abuse and child pornography involving a minor.
Federal agents crack down on homeless encampments in DC
Trump's takeover of D.C. is in its fourth night and federal agents are cracking down on homeless encampments in the city. FOX 5's Sydney Persing reports.
Trump's takeover of D.C. is in its fourth night and federal agents are cracking down on homeless encampments in the city. FOX 5's Sydney Persing reports.
EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Marshals Service Director Gady Serralta on DC takeover
U.S. Marshals Service Director Gady Serralta spoke exclusively with FOX 5 about the Trump administration's federal takeover of D.C. on Thursday.
U.S. Marshals Service Director Gady Serralta spoke exclusively with FOX 5 about the Trump administration's federal takeover of D.C. on Thursday.
Texas man mysteriously disappears from Atlanta airport: search intensifies
Rashon Barney, a 27-year-old from Houston, was last seen at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on August 2.
Rashon Barney, a 27-year-old from Houston, was last seen at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on August 2.
DC homeless camps being cleared out amid federal takeover
As President Donald Trump looks to make good on his promise to clean up the District, city crews moved in today to clear out homeless encampments and it's expected to ramp up very soon. FOX 5's Sydney Persing is live now in Northwest monitoring the situation.
As President Donald Trump looks to make good on his promise to clean up the District, city crews moved in today to clear out homeless encampments and it's expected to ramp up very soon. FOX 5's Sydney Persing is live now in Northwest monitoring the situation.
Virginia man scammed women out of thousands of dollars online
New details are emerging after a Virginia man reportedly made big promises and scammed women out of thousands of dollars online, all while posing as someone who worked for the CIA and FBI. But the federal investigators say he died as law enforcement moved in. FOX 5?s Tisha Lewis reports.
New details are emerging after a Virginia man reportedly made big promises and scammed women out of thousands of dollars online, all while posing as someone who worked for the CIA and FBI. But the federal investigators say he died as law enforcement moved in. FOX 5?s Tisha Lewis reports.
Victims of AT&T data breaches could claim up to $7,500 in new $177M settlement
AT&T agreed to a $177 million settlement this year after a pair of data breaches were confirmed in 2024. Here's how the millions of affected current and former account holders can file claims.
AT&T agreed to a $177 million settlement this year after a pair of data breaches were confirmed in 2024. Here's how the millions of affected current and former account holders can file claims.
Charles County community continues to mourn 4 children, 2 adults killed in house fire
A community continues to grieve after four children and two adults were killed in a massive house fire in Charles County.
A community continues to grieve after four children and two adults were killed in a massive house fire in Charles County.
DC police allowing limited cooperation with ICE in new executive order
D.C. police officers can assist federal immigration agencies in limited circumstances following an Executive Order issued by Police Chief Pamela Smith on Thursday.
D.C. police officers can assist federal immigration agencies in limited circumstances following an Executive Order issued by Police Chief Pamela Smith on Thursday.