Two-term Mayor Bowser won't commit to only televised debate
FOX 5 and The Georgetown University Institute of Politics will sponsor the only televised debate in the D.C. Mayoral Democratic Primary on June 1. So ahead of the debate, FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald spoke with the invited candidates about what can be expected.
FOX 5 and The Georgetown University Institute of Politics will sponsor the only televised debate in the D.C. Mayoral Democratic Primary on June 1. So ahead of the debate, FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald spoke with the invited candidates about what can be expected.
Councilmember proposes bill to establish abortion, LGBQT sanctuary in District
A D.C. councilmember has introduced legislation to establish a human rights sanctuary in the District.
A D.C. councilmember has introduced legislation to establish a human rights sanctuary in the District.
Blinken tests positive for COVID-19, State Department says
The State Department says Secretary of State Antony Blinken has tested positive for COVID-19 after attending the White House Correspondents' Dinner and related events over the weekend.
The State Department says Secretary of State Antony Blinken has tested positive for COVID-19 after attending the White House Correspondents' Dinner and related events over the weekend.
Rehearing request denied in Kenyan McDuffie's latest attempt to get back on DC AG ballot
Kenyan McDuffie's latest request for a full rehearing in his attempt to get back on the District's Attorney General ballot has been denied, after the D.C. Court of Appeals announced the decision on Saturday.
Kenyan McDuffie's latest request for a full rehearing in his attempt to get back on the District's Attorney General ballot has been denied, after the D.C. Court of Appeals announced the decision on Saturday.
Trayon White defends his campaign signatures
A D.C. mayoral candidate is firing back at claims he doesn’t have enough valid signatures to get his name on the ballot for the Democratic nomination.
A D.C. mayoral candidate is firing back at claims he doesn’t have enough valid signatures to get his name on the ballot for the Democratic nomination.
DC Council votes against bill targeting marijuana gifting businesses
On Tuesday, the D.C. Council voted down a bill targeting the District’s growing marijuana "gifting" industry.
On Tuesday, the D.C. Council voted down a bill targeting the District’s growing marijuana "gifting" industry.
Bill aims to curb bird deaths in DC
Hundreds of thousands of birds are dying each year and now there’s a bill to help stop it from happening.
Hundreds of thousands of birds are dying each year and now there’s a bill to help stop it from happening.
DC lawmakers propose emergency bill to curb mayor's staff WhatsApp usage
A D.C. lawmaker says the District’s top brass may be using the popular messaging app WhatsApp.
A D.C. lawmaker says the District’s top brass may be using the popular messaging app WhatsApp.
DC Attorney General on juvenile carjackings: There's a problem
The D.C. Attorney General discussed juvenile carjackings on Wednesday, telling FOX 5 when you look at the big picture; violent juvenile crime in the District has actually decreased, according to cases presented to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) by police.
The D.C. Attorney General discussed juvenile carjackings on Wednesday, telling FOX 5 when you look at the big picture; violent juvenile crime in the District has actually decreased, according to cases presented to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) by police.
Former DC Police Chief Peter Newsham denies he kept a watch list
Former Metropolitan Police Chief Peter Newsham is denying allegations in a lawsuit filed last week that he delayed or denied public records to people he thought would embarrass the department.
Former Metropolitan Police Chief Peter Newsham is denying allegations in a lawsuit filed last week that he delayed or denied public records to people he thought would embarrass the department.
DC Attorney General wants restorative justice for all juvenile cases, even murder
D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine said Friday, during an American University Law Review discussion on Race and the Juvenile Justice System, that he wants restorative justice to become "the default way of dealing with juveniles" – even for some of the most serious crimes, like murder.
D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine said Friday, during an American University Law Review discussion on Race and the Juvenile Justice System, that he wants restorative justice to become "the default way of dealing with juveniles" – even for some of the most serious crimes, like murder.
DC extends indoor mask requirements through February
On Wednesday, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser extended the indoor mask requirements for the District until Feb. 28, 2022, according to a press release.
On Wednesday, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser extended the indoor mask requirements for the District until Feb. 28, 2022, according to a press release.
DC Attorney General Karl Racine and three other attorneys general sue Google over location tracking
D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine joined three other attorneys general Monday by suing tech giant Google.
D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine joined three other attorneys general Monday by suing tech giant Google.
DC restaurants adjusting to new vaccine mandate
This weekend marked the first with a proof-of-vaccine requirement for most indoor places in Washington D.C.
This weekend marked the first with a proof-of-vaccine requirement for most indoor places in Washington D.C.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser to seek re-election for 3rd term in office
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser will seek re-election for a third term in office.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser will seek re-election for a third term in office.
Virginia police investigating threat against Terry McAuliffe
Authorities in Virginia are investigating a threat received by Democrat Terry McAuliffe.
Authorities in Virginia are investigating a threat received by Democrat Terry McAuliffe.
DC councilmember withdraws sugary drink tax proposal
Councilmember Brianne Nadeau said there was "not enough support to move the legislation forward."
Councilmember Brianne Nadeau said there was "not enough support to move the legislation forward."
District man calls on President Biden to release his father from prison
President Joe Biden was criticized on the campaign trail for his 1994 crime bill that activists say led to the disproportionate mass incarceration of Black and brown Americans.
President Joe Biden was criticized on the campaign trail for his 1994 crime bill that activists say led to the disproportionate mass incarceration of Black and brown Americans.
DC mayor takes heat for sharing 'preventing auto thefts' video after Mohammad Anwar's death
"Blame the victim huh?" wrote one Twitter user.
"Blame the victim huh?" wrote one Twitter user.
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.
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.