Vice President JD Vance in Minneapolis: What he said

Vice President JD Vance made an appearance in Minneapolis on Thursday amid the federal surge in the Twin Cities, saying he sought to "better understand what’s going on, so that we can tone down the temperature a little bit, reduce the chaos and still allow the federal government to enforce immigration laws."

DC snowstorm, Arctic blast threaten region this weekend

A surge of Arctic air is set to move into the Washington, D.C. region this weekend, bringing the threat of heavy snow, dangerous cold and the potential for travel delays and school disruptions.

FOX 5 AT 4AM: Winter Weather Preparations
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it's looking more and more likely that the Washington, D.C. region will be hit with a significant winter storm this weekend! From treating roads, to packed grocery stores - and of course the timing of it all - FOX 5 is bringing you team coverage on every angle of the winter storm expected to impact D.C., Maryland and Virginia!

Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve official
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Mortgage rates, retirement savings and the global economy are all on the line as the Supreme Court considers whether President Donald Trump has the power to fire board members of the Federal Reserve. 

Nearly 1 year after DCA plane crash, NTSB gives behind the scenes look into operations

One year ago this month, the deadly mid-air crash over the Potomac involving an American Airlines jet and an Army Blackhawk helicopter sent shockwaves across the world.

Police use AI to highlight clothing of suspect in Leesburg tobacco shop robbery
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Leesburg Police are looking for an armed robbery suspect. And while we're used to seeing surveillance images put out by police, Leesburg did something different to help find this suspect: they used AI. FOX 5's David Kaplan reports. 

Day 6: Emotional Bodycam Audio and Expert Testimony Shape the Banfield Trial
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The Brendan Banfield murder trial entered a critical new phase as the defense formally began presenting its case in Fairfax County. In this episode, we break down a dramatic day in court that included a failed motion to dismiss, emotional body-worn camera audio from the hospital, and testimony aimed at reframing how jurors see Brendan Banfield. The jury heard audio of Banfield learning that his wife had died, watched him visibly react in court, and listened as defense experts challenged the prosecution’s bloodstain analysis and digital evidence tied to the alleged plot. Our team explains why the defense focused on credibility, emotion, and forensic uncertainty — and what it could mean as the trial moves toward closing arguments. With questions still looming about motive, expert testimony, and the investigation itself, the path to a verdict is beginning to take shape. Keep up with the latest in the case LIVE on FOX LOCAL, plus on FOX 5 DC's YouTube and TikTok. 

Man killed in 'senseless' shooting at Phoenix gas station, family says

A 52-year-old was shot and killed inside a Phoenix QuikTrip after reportedly intervening when another man tried to cut the bathroom line.

ICE in Minnesota: Increased presence in Minneapolis; Vance to visit

Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations continue Wednesday in Minnesota, with reports of an increased presence in south Minneapolis. This comes two weeks after Renee Good was fatally shot by ICE. Here's the latest.

DC marks first homicide of 2026

Washington, D.C., recorded its first homicide of 2026 after a man was shot and killed early Wednesday in the Northeast.

Weekend winter storm: DMV prepares for snow threat

Transportation crews across the Washington, D.C. region are preparing for a winter storm that has the potential to drop a significant amount of snow across the area.

Vice President JD Vance to visit Minneapolis Thursday

Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to make a visit to the Twin Cities this Thursday amid the ICE surge in Minnesota.