Commanders fall to Bengals in 31–17 preseason loss

In a showdown between LSU Heisman winners, Jayden Daniels rushed for a 14-yard touchdown on his lone drive, while Joe Burrow led two scoring series in Cincinnati’s victory over Washington on Monday night.

750 additional National Guard troops headed to DC amid Trump takeover

Hundreds of additional National Guard troops are expected to arrive in Washington, D.C. in the coming days, as federal law enforcement ramps up its presence following dozens of arrests over the weekend.

Nearly 400 arrests since Trump’s DC takeover, Bondi says

Nearly 400 arrests have been made since President Donald Trump declared a public safety emergency in the District and activated National Guard troops to assist local law enforcement, according to Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Fire alarm in Reagan National Airport control tower pauses flights, causes delays

The Federal Aviation Administration said they paused flights heading to Reagan Washington National Airport on Monday morning due to a fire alarm in the air traffic control tower.

Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent walks out for taped interview with FOX 5

Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid cut her interview with FOX 5 short Monday, appearing unwilling to discuss certain topics as students headed back to class.

1 dead following Takoma Park shooting

A man is dead following a shooting along the 6300 block of New Hampshire Avenue in Takoma Park on Sunday.

32 people stuck on ride, rescued at Six Flags America in Maryland

A technical rescue was underway at Six Flags America after a ride malfunctioned, leaving approximately 32 riders stuck.

5 Virginia school districts stand firm against federal transgender bathroom policy demands

Five Virginia schools are choosing to defy federal law on transgender student bathroom policies after the U.S. Department of Education gave until Friday to comply with Title IX. 

Federal sweep of DC homeless encampments sparks tension as Trump takeover continues

A federal sweep of homeless encampments that began Thursday is triggering concerns among advocates who fear homeless residents across the city could face arrest or be committed during President Donald Trump’s takeover of the nation’s capital.

DC Mayor Bowser picks up daughter in Martha's Vineyard while city is under federal control

Mayor Muriel Bowser is in Martha's Vineyard Thursday to pick up her daughter from camp, and is expected to return to the District Friday afternoon, sources confirm to FOX 5 DC. 

Virginia State Police say they are not investigating mass child abductions after viral social media claims

Virginia State Police are pushing back against a wave of social media posts claiming there has been a spike in mass child abductions across the Commonwealth, saying there is no evidence to support those claims. 

'I’m the mayor and he’s the president': Bowser navigates Trump’s DC takeover in FOX 5 exclusive

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Police Chief Pamela Smith said Wednesday that the city is working closely with federal law enforcement following President Donald Trump’s emergency declaration and takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department.

Trayon White says Trump 'not totally wrong' as federal control of DC police begins

Councilmember Trayon White, who was recently reinstated after a five-month suspension surrounding a federal bribery probe, said President Donald Trump isn’t entirely off base in ordering a federal takeover of the D.C. police department.

When was the last time the National Guard was deployed to DC? A look back at recent deployments

President Donald Trump confirmed Monday that the National Guard deployment to Washington, D.C., will proceed as part of his administration’s initiative to address crime and homelessness in the city. This announcement marks the first confirmed National Guard activation in the district since early 2021.