New NTSB report reveals details of close call at DCA
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A new preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) details a close call between a U.S. military helicopter and a plane near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) last May.

New NTSB report reveals details of near-miss at Reagan National Airport

A new preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) details a close call between a U.S. military helicopter and a plane near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) last May.

EXCEL Academy Public Charter School suddenly closes
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Parents of students at EXCEL Academy Public Charter School say they were told on Friday that the school was closing, just days before the first day of school.

George Mason violated Title VI with 'unlawful DEI policies': Education Dept.
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The U.S. Department of Education announced Friday that George Mason University violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, following a federal investigation into the school?s hiring practices.

National Guard troops authorized to carry weapons in DC
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized up to 2,000 National Guard troops to carry weapons in Washington, D.C., if necessary, a Joint Task Force spokesperson confirmed to FOX 5 DC.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from Tennessee jail
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from a Tennessee jail and is en route to his family in Maryland, his lawyer confirms.

Arlington County school board meeting sparks protest over transgender bathroom policies

Arlington County became the latest flashpoint in the national debate over transgender student rights Thursday night, as protesters rallied outside a packed school board meeting. 

EXCEL Academy Public Charter School closes days before the first day of school

Parents of students at EXCEL Academy Public Charter School say they were told on Friday that the school was closing, just days before the first day of school. 

Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from jail Friday, lawyer confirms

Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from a Tennessee jail and is en route to his family in Maryland, his lawyer confirms. 

DC United matches to re-air on FOX 5

FOX 5 DC is partnering with D.C. United this fall to re-air soccer matches on FOX 5! 

Hegseth approves up to 2,000 National Guard troops to carry weapons in DC if needed

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized up to 2,000 National Guard troops to carry weapons in Washington, D.C., if necessary, a Joint Task Force spokesperson confirmed to FOX 5 DC. 

FIFA 2026 World Cup draw to come to DC, Trump announces

The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump announced Friday afternoon.

Trump threatens full 'federal takeover' in DC, blasts Bowser over crime data

President Donald Trump threatened on social media to fully "takeover" Washington, D.C., accusing Mayor Muriel Bowser of disseminating "inaccurate crime figures." 

Rapper BigXThaPlug arrested for marijuana possession in Dallas

Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug, whose real name is Xavier Landum, was arrested on charges of marijuana possession and unlawful possession of a firearm following an album release party for his new album in Dallas.

Howard University president steps down; interim leader named

Howard University President Ben Vinson III is stepping down, the university announced Friday in a post on its official X account.

George Mason violated Title VI with 'unlawful DEI policies': Education Dept.

The U.S. Department of Education announced Friday that George Mason University violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, following a federal investigation into the school’s hiring practices.