US troops remain on standby as Israel, Iran continue to trade fire
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Israel and Iran are continuing to trade strikes and President Donald Trump is reportedly considering the U.S. take a more active role in the ongoing fighting. Trump left the Group of Seven summit in Canada late Monday after implying that an Iran nuclear deal remained "achievable" while later urging Tehran?s more than 9 million residents to evacuate the region.

Primary election day: Polls closing soon for Virginia voters
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The polls are closing soon for Virginia voters who are casting their ballots in the state's primary election. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has more from the Fairfax County government center.

'Zoey's Law' would limit police chases following tragic death of toddler

On Tuesday, Prince George’s County Councilwoman Krystal Oriadha is introducing a bill that would restrict a police officer’s ability to initiate a car chase.

Elite DC school sued over allegations of race and disability harassment
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A family is suing Saint Anselm?s Abbey School in D.C., alleging their 12-year-old son was harassed due to his race and autism, with school administrators failing to intervene despite multiple complaints.

Virginia Primary: A look at the 6 Democratic Lt. Gov. candidates

Virginians decide Tuesday which Democrat will face Republican John Reid in November as lieutenant governor. Each candidate offers a distinct vision—ranging from labor reform to education funding to election safeguards.

Dog comes face-to-face with bear inside Monrovia home

A homeowner got quite the surprise when security footage captured a bear inside her Monrovia home.

Final Supreme Court decisions loom on birthright citizenship, trans rights and more

With recess set to begin at the end of June, the Supreme Court still has 21 cases to decide — several of them with far-reaching implications for civil rights, immigration, education and free speech.

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser looks to expand juvenile curfew
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DC Mayor Muriel Bowser looks to expand the juvenile curfew for DC to ban groups of kids from gathering around businesses as early as 7pm.

Could DC expand its juvenile curfew?
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Mayor Muriel Bowser has proposed expanding juvenile curfew for the District.

Family sues elite D.C. school over alleged racial and disability harassment

A family is suing an elite private school in D.C., claiming their child was harassed because of his race and his disability - and that school administrators did nothing to protect him.

Bowser seeks to extend DC's juvenile curfew

Under the new proposal, a curfew would apply to anyone 17 and under, and it would start at 11 p.m. seven days a week for the entire summer.

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals hears Trump v. Newsom over use of National Guard

A panel of three appellate judges in San Francisco heard arguments by attorneys for President Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday, over whether the president has the authority to send in the National Guard to Los Angeles without the governor's consent. 

Oprah, T.D. Jakes talk faith, business and Diddy party rumors

Media mogul Oprah Winfrey joined world-renowned religious leader Bishop T.D. Jakes for a wide-ranging conversation Thursday about the importance of faith, alignment and intention. 

Virginia Attorney General primary: Where candidates stand on key issues

Virginia voters head to the polls Tuesday to select party nominees in several high-profile statewide races, including the attorney general. Two Democrats, Jay Jones and Shannon Taylor, are vying for the chance to challenge Republican incumbent Jason Miyares in November.

DC Heatwave: Will temperatures reach 100 degrees next week?

As the first day of summer approaches this Friday, we expect the first real blast of summer heat to arrive this weekend. Starting Sunday, a building ‘Bermuda High" will move into the mid-Atlantic region, sending temperatures soaring into the mid-to-upper-90s with heat indexes over 100 degrees much of next week.