Trump $5000 Dividend fact check: Could it happen, what would it cost?
President Donald Trump on Wednesday pledged to send every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections. The promise, which he called the “Trump Dividend,” would likely cost more than $1 trillion, require congressional approval and deepen concerns about inflation and the nation’s nearly $1.8 trillion annual budget deficit.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday pledged to send every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections. The promise, which he called the “Trump Dividend,” would likely cost more than $1 trillion, require congressional approval and deepen concerns about inflation and the nation’s nearly $1.8 trillion annual budget deficit.
Court hearing for Naresh Bhatt | FOX 5 AT 4AM
A court hearing is set for Thursday for the Prince William County man accused of murdering his wife. Police say Naresh Bhatt dismembered Mamta Kafle Bhatt with a power saw, and her remains have never been found. She disappeared from her Manassas Park home in August 2024. Bhatt’s trial is scheduled to begin in October.
A court hearing is set for Thursday for the Prince William County man accused of murdering his wife. Police say Naresh Bhatt dismembered Mamta Kafle Bhatt with a power saw, and her remains have never been found. She disappeared from her Manassas Park home in August 2024. Bhatt’s trial is scheduled to begin in October.
Virginia State Police issue warning after deadly holiday weekend crashes
Virginia State Police issued a warning after a deadly holiday weekend on the roads.
Virginia State Police issued a warning after a deadly holiday weekend on the roads.
Northern Virginia man convicted of arson, murder in deadly townhouse fire
A Northern Virginia man was convicted of arson and murder in connection with a deadly townhouse fire that killed his neighbor.
A Northern Virginia man was convicted of arson and murder in connection with a deadly townhouse fire that killed his neighbor.
New Carrollton council votes to oust mayor
The New Carrollton City Council voted the mayor out over allegations that she violated a hiring freeze.
The New Carrollton City Council voted the mayor out over allegations that she violated a hiring freeze.
Couple found shot dead in Northern Virginia home
A husband and wife were found shot dead in a Centreville home.
A husband and wife were found shot dead in a Centreville home.
13-year-old on bike struck and killed by truck in Northern Virginia
A 13-year-old middle school student was struck and killed by a truck while riding a bike in Fairfax.
A 13-year-old middle school student was struck and killed by a truck while riding a bike in Fairfax.
Motorcyclist injured after Northwest DC crash; Virginia high school groper deported to El Salvador
A motorcyclist was injured after a crash in Northwest D.C.; An undocumented immigrant convicted of groping high school girls was deported to El Salvador and more top headlines.
A motorcyclist was injured after a crash in Northwest D.C.; An undocumented immigrant convicted of groping high school girls was deported to El Salvador and more top headlines.
Ford’s Theatre marks 9/11 with award-winning musical
Ford’s Theatre is marking 9/11 with an award-winning musical.
Ford’s Theatre is marking 9/11 with an award-winning musical.
Murder conviction for townhouse fire; New Carrollton considers mayor removal
A man has been convicted of murder for a townhouse fire. Plus, the New Carrollton council is considering removing the mayor.
A man has been convicted of murder for a townhouse fire. Plus, the New Carrollton council is considering removing the mayor.
Virginia expanding paid leave, costs uncertain
Costs are uncertain as Virginia expands paid leave.
Costs are uncertain as Virginia expands paid leave.
Alexandria mayor and city councilmembers want Flock cameras removed
The mayor of Alexandria and some city councilmembers want Flock cameras removed.
The mayor of Alexandria and some city councilmembers want Flock cameras removed.
New Carrollton Council considers removing mayor
The New Carrollton City Council is considering removing the mayor.
The New Carrollton City Council is considering removing the mayor.
Two more arrests in teen girl’s murder at Manassas event
Two more people were arrested in connection with the killing of a teen girl at a Manassas event.
Two more people were arrested in connection with the killing of a teen girl at a Manassas event.
Finding resilience amid rising antisemitism
Senior Rabbi Susan N. Shankman of the Washington Hebrew Congregation joins Fox 5 DC.
Senior Rabbi Susan N. Shankman of the Washington Hebrew Congregation joins Fox 5 DC.
3 charged in deadly Manassas shooting; Anthropic researcher quits over AI fears
Three have been charged in a deadly Manassas shooting. Plus, an anthropic researcher has quit over AI safety fears.
Three have been charged in a deadly Manassas shooting. Plus, an anthropic researcher has quit over AI safety fears.
Governor Spanberger hosts worker roundtable, visits high school in Manassas | FOX 5 AT 6AM
Governor Abigail Spanberger hosted a roundtable with Virginia workers in Manassas to discuss the rollout of new laws guaranteeing paid family and medical leave and paid sick leave for workers across the state.
Governor Abigail Spanberger hosted a roundtable with Virginia workers in Manassas to discuss the rollout of new laws guaranteeing paid family and medical leave and paid sick leave for workers across the state.
Quadruple amputee cornhole player faces pretrial hearing in murder case | FOX 5 AT 4AM
The professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee accused of killing his friend in Charles County is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday for a pretrial hearing. Police say Dayton Webber was driving with three passengers when an argument broke out, and investigators allege he shot Bradrick Wells, dumped his body and fled to Virginia. His trial is set for February.
The professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee accused of killing his friend in Charles County is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday for a pretrial hearing. Police say Dayton Webber was driving with three passengers when an argument broke out, and investigators allege he shot Bradrick Wells, dumped his body and fled to Virginia. His trial is set for February.
Submerge, Artechouse’s newest immersive exhibition, opens Sept. 11
Submerge, a new immersive digital art experience, opens Sept. 11 at Artechouse. FOX 5’s Annie Mae visited for a sneak preview of the exhibition.
Submerge, a new immersive digital art experience, opens Sept. 11 at Artechouse. FOX 5’s Annie Mae visited for a sneak preview of the exhibition.
Meeting planned on maternal health care cuts in DC
District leaders and nurses are raising concerns following the summer closure of a postpartum unit at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, the city’s largest private, nonprofit hospital. A public forum on the issue is scheduled for Wednesday night.
District leaders and nurses are raising concerns following the summer closure of a postpartum unit at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, the city’s largest private, nonprofit hospital. A public forum on the issue is scheduled for Wednesday night.