DOJ, DC agree Chief Pamela Smith to remain in charge of DC police
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D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith will remain in control of the Metropolitan Police Department after 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.

5 Virginia school districts stand firm against federal transgender bathroom policy demands

Five Virginia schools are choosing to defy federal law on transgender student bathroom policies after the U.S. Department of Education gave until Friday to comply with Title IX. 

Federal sweep of DC homeless encampments sparks tension as Trump takeover continues

A federal sweep of homeless encampments that began Thursday is triggering concerns among advocates who fear homeless residents across the city could face arrest or be committed during President Donald Trump’s takeover of the nation’s capital.

Fairfax County indecent exposure investigation continues
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Police are asking for the public?s help to identify a man caught on surveillance video who is suspected of masturbating in public along a street in Oakton.

Concerns of police brutality loom through DC federal takeover
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Chad Dion Lassiter speaks to FOX 5's LiveZone about concerns of police brutality loom as Trump's federal takeover of DC continues.

FBI Director says over 120 arrests since Trump’s DC takeover began

FBI Director Kash Patel said Friday that more than 120 arrests have been made in the District since President Donald Trump’s federal takeover began.

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! 

DC AG files lawsuit to block federal takeover of police department
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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
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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
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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
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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.

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.

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.

'Mom and Mayor': Bowser issues statement on trip to Martha's Vineyard
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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.