Trump says he’s moving to replace DHS Secretary Noem with Sen. Mullin
President Donald Trump says he plans to replace Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Senator Markwayne Mullin amid controversy over her leadership, including how she handled a high-profile ad campaign and border security issues. Trump’s move comes as Noem has faced intense scrutiny in Congress and from both parties over policy decisions and spending. The White House has not yet confirmed a timeline for the change.
President Donald Trump says he plans to replace Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Senator Markwayne Mullin amid controversy over her leadership, including how she handled a high-profile ad campaign and border security issues. Trump’s move comes as Noem has faced intense scrutiny in Congress and from both parties over policy decisions and spending. The White House has not yet confirmed a timeline for the change.
Thousands of Americans stranded in Middle East as Iran conflict disrupts travel
As the war with Iran continues, the impact is stretching far beyond the battlefield — grounding flights, closing airspace and leaving thousands of Americans stranded overseas.
As the war with Iran continues, the impact is stretching far beyond the battlefield — grounding flights, closing airspace and leaving thousands of Americans stranded overseas.
Police officer completes food delivery after stopping driver
After observing a driver traveling on the wrong side of the roadway, a Greenbelt police officer conducted a traffic stop and found the driver did not have a valid driver's license. The officer then completed a food delivery on behalf of the driver.
After observing a driver traveling on the wrong side of the roadway, a Greenbelt police officer conducted a traffic stop and found the driver did not have a valid driver's license. The officer then completed a food delivery on behalf of the driver.
Target CEO hopes to earn back customer trust, plans to open new stores
Target's new CEO says the company will prove it can regain the public's trust after slumping sales and political backlash.
Target's new CEO says the company will prove it can regain the public's trust after slumping sales and political backlash.
Commanders defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. trades football for sword at local fencing academy
Football fans are used to seeing Deatrich Wise Jr. celebrate on the field by pretending to pull out a sword and performing a dramatic fencing lunge.
Football fans are used to seeing Deatrich Wise Jr. celebrate on the field by pretending to pull out a sword and performing a dramatic fencing lunge.
Britney Spears arrested for alleged DUI in California
Singer Britney Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol on suspicion of driving under the influence in Ventura County late Wednesday night.
Singer Britney Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol on suspicion of driving under the influence in Ventura County late Wednesday night.
Mother dies shielding her child from three dogs
Emily Panuco and her 5-year-old son were visiting her mother's house to see several week-old puppies when three adult dogs attacked them.
Emily Panuco and her 5-year-old son were visiting her mother's house to see several week-old puppies when three adult dogs attacked them.
Fairfax County casino bill passes Virginia House, moving Northern Virginia plan closer
A long-running push to bring a casino to Northern Virginia moved forward after lawmakers in Richmond approved legislation supporters say could create a new revenue stream for Fairfax County — while opponents warn it could bring new problems to the region. Fairfax County’s controversial gaming bill passed in the Virginia House, bringing the county one step closer to potentially getting its own casino. The vote in the state House was 64 to 32.
A long-running push to bring a casino to Northern Virginia moved forward after lawmakers in Richmond approved legislation supporters say could create a new revenue stream for Fairfax County — while opponents warn it could bring new problems to the region. Fairfax County’s controversial gaming bill passed in the Virginia House, bringing the county one step closer to potentially getting its own casino. The vote in the state House was 64 to 32.
Williamsburg gears up for America’s 250th with new archaeology center opening in 2026
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Colonial Williamsburg is highlighting both its historic roots and future expansion. Williamsburg, Virginia — just a couple of hours south of Washington, D.C. — is gearing up for major commemorations tied to America’s 250th anniversary. One of the biggest additions is the Crawford Archaeology Center, currently under construction and scheduled to open in April 2026.
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Colonial Williamsburg is highlighting both its historic roots and future expansion. Williamsburg, Virginia — just a couple of hours south of Washington, D.C. — is gearing up for major commemorations tied to America’s 250th anniversary. One of the biggest additions is the Crawford Archaeology Center, currently under construction and scheduled to open in April 2026.
When is the Cherry Blossom Festival in DC? Here’s what to know for 2026
Washington, D.C.’s most iconic sign of spring is almost here, as the National Cherry Blossom Festival prepares to begin later this month. The National Cherry Blossom Festival runs March 20 through April 12 in Washington, D.C., with events happening across the city and around the Tidal Basin.
Washington, D.C.’s most iconic sign of spring is almost here, as the National Cherry Blossom Festival prepares to begin later this month. The National Cherry Blossom Festival runs March 20 through April 12 in Washington, D.C., with events happening across the city and around the Tidal Basin.
Hearing for suspect in Potomac philanthropist’s killing
The med-tech accused of murdering an 87‑year‑old millionaire philanthropist in Potomac is scheduled to appear before a judge Thursday. Investigators say 22‑year‑old Marquis Emillo James shot and killed Robert Fuller on Valentine’s Day.
The med-tech accused of murdering an 87‑year‑old millionaire philanthropist in Potomac is scheduled to appear before a judge Thursday. Investigators say 22‑year‑old Marquis Emillo James shot and killed Robert Fuller on Valentine’s Day.
Hearing for suspect in Potomac philanthropist’s killing
The med-tech accused of murdering an 87 year old millionaire philanthropist in Potomac is scheduled to appear before a judge Thursday. Investigators say 22 year old Marquis Emillo James shot and killed Robert Fuller on Valentine’s Day.
The med-tech accused of murdering an 87 year old millionaire philanthropist in Potomac is scheduled to appear before a judge Thursday. Investigators say 22 year old Marquis Emillo James shot and killed Robert Fuller on Valentine’s Day.
DC Water to give update as Potomac Interceptor repairs continue | FOX 5 AT 6AM
DC Water will provide an update on Thursday on ongoing repairs to the damaged Potomac Interceptor.
DC Water will provide an update on Thursday on ongoing repairs to the damaged Potomac Interceptor.
Last 2 US soldiers killed in Kuwait attack identified | FOX 5 AT 4AM
The Pentagon has released the final two names of the six soldiers killed in a drone strike at a Kuwait command center.
The Pentagon has released the final two names of the six soldiers killed in a drone strike at a Kuwait command center.
Dense Fog Advisory in effect across the DMV early Thursday
A Dense Fog Advisory is in place across much of the Washington, D.C., region early Thursday, with visibility dropping to a quarter‑mile or less in the District, parts of central and northern Maryland, northern Virginia and areas of West Virginia.
A Dense Fog Advisory is in place across much of the Washington, D.C., region early Thursday, with visibility dropping to a quarter‑mile or less in the District, parts of central and northern Maryland, northern Virginia and areas of West Virginia.
Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
DC Council considering a new tax on so-called 'flushable' wipes
People may tell their kids not to use "potty talk" – but the DC Council is about to do quite a bit of it. That’s because of new legislation targeting so-called "flushable" wipes.
People may tell their kids not to use "potty talk" – but the DC Council is about to do quite a bit of it. That’s because of new legislation targeting so-called "flushable" wipes.
Suspects wanted after burglarizing businesses in Northeast DC
D.C. police are asking the public for help identifying suspects who broke into a popular market, stealing hundreds of dollars from three restaurants inside.
D.C. police are asking the public for help identifying suspects who broke into a popular market, stealing hundreds of dollars from three restaurants inside.
Raccoon bites two people in Old Town Alexandria, health officials say
Virginia health officials say two people were attacked by a raccoon in Old Town Alexandria.
Virginia health officials say two people were attacked by a raccoon in Old Town Alexandria.
'State of the Plate': DC restaurant association provides update on industry conditions
The restaurant industry in D.C. is still recovering from a rough 2025.
The restaurant industry in D.C. is still recovering from a rough 2025.