Virginia governor proposes bill to make merit awards notifications mandatory

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin requested a bill to pass through the general assembly requiring schools to inform students and their families of awards they received. FOX 5 spoke to one of the lawmakers putting the bill together.

Virginia House panel votes down 'magic mushrooms' bill

Virginia House Republicans have voted down a bill that would have allowed doctors to prescribe psilocybin, or "magic mushrooms," for treatment of a small set of mental health conditions.

Loudoun County changes prosecution process for some misdemeanor cases

Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney Buta Biberaj says in a memo obtained by FOX 5, that her office will stop prosecuting some misdemeanor cases, claiming the office is "inundated" and prosecutors need to focus on violent and felony crimes. 

New law proposed after Fairfax Co. counselor convicted of sex crime kept job

A Fairfax County guidance counselor kept his job after being convicted of sex crimes. Now, a new law in Virginia could prevent that from ever happening again.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin bans TikTok, WeChat on state devices

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is following in the footsteps of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and banning TikTok for some government officials. 

"In The Courts" Marijuana Special explains Maryland's ballot initiative, laws across the DMV and beyond

A key issue on the ballot as early voting opens in Maryland is the legalization of marijuana. In this election special, FOX 5's Katie Barlow breaks down the measure & also looks at laws across the DMV. 

Virginia Congressman Don McEachin dies after battle with cancer

Congressman Aston Don McEachin, the politician, lawyer and U.S. Representative for Virginia's fourth district, has died, according to his staff.

New Virginia bill takes aim at transgender student-athletes

A new bill in Virginia would require transgender student-athletes to play on teams based on their biological sex. 

Trump takes aim at Virginia Gov. Youngkin, other potential GOP presidential opponents

Former President Donald Trump, who is expected to announce a 2024 presidential run on November 15, is already taking aim at some of his potential opponents, including Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin.

Virginia Lt. Gov. Earle-Sears call Trump 'a liability,' says it's ‘time to move on’

Virginia’s Republican lieutenant governor, Winsome Earle-Sears, said in a TV interview Thursday that if Donald Trump makes a third bid for the White House, she would not support him.

Spanberger defeats Trump-endorsed Vega in pivotal Virginia congressional race

After a closely contested race, Abigail Spanberger has been re-elected to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin calls out GOP after lackluster midterm results

The Republican Party won fewer congressional races than expected in Virginia and across the country. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is now calling on the GOP to move beyond just talking about problems, and instead campaign on how they'll fix problems.

Where results stand after Election Day 2022 in DC, Maryland, Virginia and beyond

Tuesday night, results poured in from races across the DMV, including Maryland governor, D.C. mayor, and ballot initiatives in Maryland and the District. 

Democrat Jennifer Wexton wins reelection to US House in Virginia's 10th Congressional District

Democrat Jennifer Wexton won her reelection bid to the U.S. House in Virginia's 10th Congressional District by defeating political newcomer Hung Cao in a race in which she was favored.