Trump threatens to extend federal takeover of DC police beyond 30 days

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he would ask for "long-term extensions" to the 30-day federal takeover of D.C. police. 

ICE conducting enforcement operations on National Mall amid DC Federal takeover

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) special agents, in coordination with the U.S. Park Police, are conducting enforcement operations Wednesday on the National Mall.  

Youngkin orders investigation into allegations of school-funded abortions in Fairfax County

Governor Glenn Youngkin has directed the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation to launch a full criminal probe into allegations that Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) staff arranged for minors to receive abortions without parental consent and potentially used public funds to pay for them. 

'I’m the mayor and he’s the president': Bowser navigates Trump’s DC takeover in FOX 5 exclusive

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Police Chief Pamela Smith said Wednesday that the city is working closely with federal law enforcement following President Donald Trump’s emergency declaration and takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department.

Trump announces Kennedy Center honorees amidst DC federal takeover

While announcing the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees, Trump called Mayor Muriel Bowser's push for D.C. statehood "ridiculous" and said he'd be asking to extend the 30-day federal takeover of D.C. police.

43 arrested in DC Tuesday as National Guard presence expected to increase: official

A significantly larger National Guard presence is expected across Washington, D.C. starting Wednesday, as operations shift from evening patrols to around-the-clock deployment, according to a White House official.

DC psychotherapist charged with distributing child pornography

Victor Renato Blythe, 60, of the District of Columbia, has been charged by a federal complaint with distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material, according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. 

MS-13 fugitive arrested in Maryland, faces charges

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents arrested Luis Antonio Garcia Garcia—an MS-13 fugitive originally wanted by El Salvador’s authorities—during an operation in Maryland on Tuesday. 

School supply drive for local students
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PJ's Coffee of New Orleans and Wesley Housing join to talk about their back to school supply drive for local students.

Purcellville mayor calls special meeting after town leadership arrests

The Purcellville Town Council will hold a special meeting Wednesday night to appoint an interim town manager following the arrests of Vice Mayor Ben Nett and Town Manager Kwasi Fraser on felony charges.

Back to school anxiety
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Parenting expert, Katherine Sellery, joins to talk about normalizing, navigating, and soothing back to school anxiety.

Purcellville mayor calls special meeting
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The Purcellville Town Council will hold a special meeting Wednesday night to appoint an interim town manager following the arrests of Vice Mayor Ben Nett and Town Manager Kwasi Fraser on felony charges.

Amtrak NextGen Acela trains will debut August 28
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Amtrak is gearing up to launch its new NextGen Acela fleet, which promises to revolutionize train travel on the Northeast Corridor. Starting Thursday, August 28, the first of 28 new trains will begin service, connecting Washington, D.C., New York City, and Philadelphia.

National Guard, federal officers on the ground in DC
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National Guard troops have been deployed across the District as President Donald Trump ramps up his federal crackdown on crime.

Overturned tractor-trailer causes delays on I-95

An overturned tractor trailer caused major delays Wednesday morning along a stretch of Interstate 95 in the Calverton area.

Overturned tractor trailer causes delays on I-95
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An overturned tractor trailer caused major delays Wednesday morning along a stretch of Interstate 95 in the Calverton area.

Community reacts to large federal law enforcement presence seen in Columbia Heights

Chaos broke out in Columbia Heights Tuesday night as federal law enforcement officers and D.C. police flooded the area of 14th Street and Perry Place, NW, for an unknown incident.