Appeals court blocks enforcement of Texas migrant law once again

Just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court said Texas can enforce its SB4 border law, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel hearing arguments on the merits of the law temporarily blocked it again.

Trump, Biden secure victories in Tuesday's primaries, advancing towards a rematch

There was little suspense about Tuesday's results as both Biden and Trump are already their parties' presumptive nominees. But other races beyond the presidency also offer insight into the national political landscape.

Over 60% of US abortions in 2023 done using medication: report

New research from the Guttmacher Institute, a research group advocating for abortion rights, reveals that over 60% of abortions in the United States last year were medication-induced, marking a significant increase from 53% in 2020.

Fentanyl overdoses surge in Virginia; New bill targets online sales

Faced with the alarming numbers of fentanyl overdoses in Virginia, Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger tells FOX 5 she’s introducing a new bipartisan bill aimed at stopping online sales of counterfeit pills that are laced with fentanyl.

Supreme Court to decide if Biden administration went too far on social media misinformation

In Murthy v. Missouri, the Supreme Court will decide how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics like COVID-19 and election security.

Maryland Senate approves Gov. Moore's proposal for statewide gun violence prevention center

Maryland would create a new center to foster a statewide partnership with federal and local agencies to reduce gun violence, under a bill approved by the state Senate on Thursday.

Judge denies Trump's request to dismiss classified documents case

Former President Donald Trump’s felony classified documents charges won’t be dismissed on constitutional grounds, a federal judge ruled Thursday afternoon.

Violent crime trends down in DC; US Attorney disputes claims his office isn't prosecuting enough

Three months into 2024, data shows violent crime is trending downward in the District. Homicides, assaults, and carjackings have all seen a decline from historically high numbers in 2023.

Jets' Aaron Rodgers denies accusations he shared Sandy Hook conspiracies

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has denied recent accusations that he allegedly shared conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook shooting.

Hunter Biden trial on federal gun charges tentatively set for June 3

Hunter Biden could face trial in Delaware on federal firearms charges as soon as June, in the midst of his father's reelection campaign.

Maryland city equity official says she wants US to burn to the ground: 'My ideology can rise from the ashes'

The City of College Park hired a "racial equity" leader to spearhead its mission to eliminate systemic racism in its departments, which have made statements defending violence and promoting the idea of a revolution against the United States. 

Biden, Trump both become parties’ presumptive nominees

President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump have now unofficially clinched their respective party’s nomination after securing enough delegates Tuesday night.

Maryland bill would slash concert ticket prices, crack down on scalpers

Have you ever wanted to go to a concert, but it just costs way too much money? Well, Maryland lawmakers feel for those people dealing with the high prices and are now aiming to make tickets more affordable.

Robert Hur testifies before Congress on Biden classified documents probe

Special Counsel Robert Hur appeared before the House Judiciary Committee to take hours of questions from Republicans and Democrats on his 345-page report.

Hur said Biden couldn’t recall when his son died. The interview transcript is more complicated

The White House knew it had a political problem on its hands when a special counsel report questioned President Joe Biden’s memory last month, but Biden saw a much more personal affront as well.