Black Lives Matter DC calls on city to shut down right-wing protesters, tells counter-protesters to stay home
Black Lives Matter D.C. is calling on city leaders to shut down right-wing activists who are expected to flock to the nation’s capital this week in an effort to protest the 2020 elections results.
FOX 5 On The Hill: Regional Roundup
Bob McCartney of The Washington Post joins the show to discuss the top political headlines of the week in our area.
Councilmember’s vehicle stolen as car thefts surge in DC region
A DC Councilmember's vehicle was stolen Thursday after it was left running in Northwest.
DC Council to vote on Second Look Amendment Act next week
The D.C. Council is on the verge of passing a bill that could put some violent offenders back on the streets.
Mayor Bowser finally speaks on D.C. police chief’s departure
On Monday, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser finally spoke on news of D.C. Police Chief Peter Newsham’s departure. Her comments come six days after Prince William County, and not the Mayor’s office, announced Newsham would be starting a new role as the Prince William County Police Chief on February 1st.
Biden wants Congress to pass emergency COVID-19 aid this year
President-elect Joe Biden is calling on Congress to enact billions of dollars in emergency COVID-19 assistance before the year’s end, according to a senior aide who warned Friday that “there’s no more room for delay.”
DC mom celebrates after campaign to decriminalize magic mushrooms approved
A D.C. mom is celebrating after her successful campaign to decriminalize magic mushrooms in her city.
What's on the DC ballot?
D.C. voters will have several contests, plus a measure, on their ballots when they vote in the 2020 election.
DC Council chairman officially scraps ad tax
Lots of questions still linger around the District’s budget – but one thing is certain, there won’t be an ad tax attached to it.
DC Council Chair Phil Mendelson introducing amendment Thursday to 'eliminate the advertising tax entirely'
In the wake of a wild D.C. council meeting that had its chairman delay and then offer to cancel a 3 percent tax on advertising, pressure is building to scrap it altogether.
DC’s proposed ad tax tabled, could be nixed
A D.C. council chairman who has proposed a 3 percent sales tax on all advertising appears to have a revolt on his hands.
Bowser urges DC Council to reject advertising tax bill
Mayor Muriel Bowser is urging the D.C. Council to reject a new tax she says makes it “much tougher” for businesses to survive the coronavirus pandemic.
FOX 5 On The Hill takes on DC's proposed ad tax
One expert tells FOX 5 that a proposed new tax on advertisements would be a bad idea even during a good economy, but especially during the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic.
House of Representatives adopts bill to make DC 51st state
The Democratic-controlled House approved a bill Friday to make the District of Columbia the 51st state, saying Congress has both the moral obligation and constitutional authority to ensure that the city's 700,000 residents are allowed full voting rights, no longer subject to "taxation without representation.''
DC's black activists protest outside Vince Gray's home with police defunding calls
Local black activists held a "wakeup call" early Saturday morning outside the home of Councilmember Vince Gray (D-7th Ward), decrying his silence after calls for defunding District police.
Lines wrap around polling places in DC despite pandemic, protests
Amid the citywide curfew following protests over the death of George Floyd, we're learning about long lines at polling stations for the primary election in the District. That curfew is also causing confusion for voters.
DC statehood bill advances to House floor
The House Committee on Oversight and Reform passed the D.C. statehood bill Tuesday – sending it to the House floor.
Jack Evans running for DC Council seat he just resigned from
Former D.C. councilmember Jack Evans resigned from the Council 10 days ago.
Jack Evans to resign from DC Council on January 17
D.C. councilmember Jack Evans has announced he will resign.
DC Mayor: No immediate threats to District following airstrike that killed Iran's top military commander
D.C.'s Mayor Muriel Bowser said that the nation's capital has received no immediate threats following a U.S. airstrike near Baghdad's airport that killed a top Iranian general. Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and Weather