Wizards welcome federal workers amid home opener excitement
Basketball fans in D.C. are buzzing with optimism despite the Washington Wizards' loss to the Hornets in their home opener.
Basketball fans in D.C. are buzzing with optimism despite the Washington Wizards' loss to the Hornets in their home opener.
WATCH: Abigail Spanberger campaigns in Norfolk, VA
Abigail Spanberger makes a "Virginia Votes Bus Tour" stop in Norfolk, Virginia ahead of the November 4th election.
Abigail Spanberger makes a "Virginia Votes Bus Tour" stop in Norfolk, Virginia ahead of the November 4th election.
VIRGINIA ELECTION: Reviewing the top issues for voters
Democratic strategist Joe Caiazzo and Republican strategist Mike Hahn break down the top issues for Virginia voters to consider ahead of election day.
Democratic strategist Joe Caiazzo and Republican strategist Mike Hahn break down the top issues for Virginia voters to consider ahead of election day.
VIRGINIA ELECTION: Reviewing the candidates for attorney general
Democratic strategist Joe Caiazzo and Republican strategist Mike Hahn break down the candidates for Virginia attorney general, Jason Miyares and Jay Jones.
Democratic strategist Joe Caiazzo and Republican strategist Mike Hahn break down the candidates for Virginia attorney general, Jason Miyares and Jay Jones.
VIRGINIA ELECTION: Reviewing the candidates for lieutenant governor
Democratic strategist Joe Caiazzo and Republican strategist Mike Hahn break down the candidates for Virginia lieutenant governor, Ghazala Hashmi and John Reid.
Democratic strategist Joe Caiazzo and Republican strategist Mike Hahn break down the candidates for Virginia lieutenant governor, Ghazala Hashmi and John Reid.
VIRGINIA ELECTION: Reviewing the candidates for governor
Democratic strategist Joe Caiazzo and Republican strategist Mike Hahn break down the candidates for Virginia governor, Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears.
Democratic strategist Joe Caiazzo and Republican strategist Mike Hahn break down the candidates for Virginia governor, Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears.
WATCH: Abigail Spanberger campaigns in Portsmouth, VA
Abigail Spanberger holds a canvass launch with local leaders in Portsmouth, Virginia ahead of the November 4th election.
Abigail Spanberger holds a canvass launch with local leaders in Portsmouth, Virginia ahead of the November 4th election.
On The Hill: October 26, 2025
On The Hill, a politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk.
On The Hill, a politics show featuring FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald, is a staple of Sunday morning political talk.
Virginia Democrats plan to redraw congressional maps
Virginia Democrats announced their plan to redraw their congressional maps ahead of next year's midterm elections. FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald speaks with Congressman James Walkinshaw (D-VA).
Virginia Democrats announced their plan to redraw their congressional maps ahead of next year's midterm elections. FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald speaks with Congressman James Walkinshaw (D-VA).
Government shutdown hits Day 26 with no deal in sight
FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald speaks with Congressman James Walkinshaw (D-VA) on the battle between Democrats and Republicans to fund the government.
FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald speaks with Congressman James Walkinshaw (D-VA) on the battle between Democrats and Republicans to fund the government.
Government Shutdown: #ShutdownTherapy brings hope to local residents
The impact of the government shutdown is being felt beyond federal buildings as it enters day 26. Local therapist Dr. Maliek Blade joins FOX 5 to share how he's bringing free mental health support to the community.
The impact of the government shutdown is being felt beyond federal buildings as it enters day 26. Local therapist Dr. Maliek Blade joins FOX 5 to share how he's bringing free mental health support to the community.
78% of Americans say Congress should extend health care subsidies: poll
The government shutdown battle continues over health care subsidies that are set to expire at the end of the year. Phil Galewitz, senior correspondent at KFF Health News, joins FOX 5 to discuss.
The government shutdown battle continues over health care subsidies that are set to expire at the end of the year. Phil Galewitz, senior correspondent at KFF Health News, joins FOX 5 to discuss.
DC suing federal government to have National Guard leave the city
The Office of the Attorney General in D.C. is suing the federal government, saying that the deployment of the National Guard on the streets of D.C. is unlawful, and that it's causing irreparable harm in the city.
The Office of the Attorney General in D.C. is suing the federal government, saying that the deployment of the National Guard on the streets of D.C. is unlawful, and that it's causing irreparable harm in the city.
DC delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton scammed out of more than $4K, Fox News reports
D.C. Delegate to Congress Eleanor Holmes Norton was scammed out of more than $4,000, according to a report from FOX News.
D.C. Delegate to Congress Eleanor Holmes Norton was scammed out of more than $4,000, according to a report from FOX News.
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN LATEST: Senate adjourns for weekend
The government shutdown will continue through at least the weekend as Senate adjourns Friday.
The government shutdown will continue through at least the weekend as Senate adjourns Friday.
Former quarterback AJ McCarron announces run for Alabama lieutenant governor
The former Alabama Crimson Tide and NFL quarterback announced his candidacy in a video post referring to himself as a “political outsider."
The former Alabama Crimson Tide and NFL quarterback announced his candidacy in a video post referring to himself as a “political outsider."
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: No deal on pay, airports brace for travel disruptions on day 24
Friday marks day 24 of the government shutdown that is quickly approaching a full month.
Friday marks day 24 of the government shutdown that is quickly approaching a full month.
WATCH: Shutdown day 24 remarks from Democratic Leader Jeffries
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks on day 24 of the government shutdown Friday morning.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks on day 24 of the government shutdown Friday morning.
Senate rejects both GOP, Democrat bills that would pay some federal workers amid shutdown
The Senate voted down two different bills on Thursday that would help pay federal workers -- one backed by the GOP and one backed by the Democrats.
The Senate voted down two different bills on Thursday that would help pay federal workers -- one backed by the GOP and one backed by the Democrats.
Virginia Democrats could redraw state's congressional maps
Just weeks before Virginia elects a new governor, there’s a surprise move that could upend the state’s congressional makeup.
Just weeks before Virginia elects a new governor, there’s a surprise move that could upend the state’s congressional makeup.



















