Heat wave begins Wednesday across DMV; 1 dead after fire at DC apartment
The FOX 5 D.C. news team has your latest top headlines from the 10 p.m. Wednesday show.
The FOX 5 D.C. news team has your latest top headlines from the 10 p.m. Wednesday show.
SCOTUS upholds birthright citizenship; DMV braces for record-breaking heat wave
The FOX 5 D.C. news team has your latest top headlines from the 6 p.m. Tuesday show.
The FOX 5 D.C. news team has your latest top headlines from the 6 p.m. Tuesday show.
Judges block Virginia assault weapons ban ahead of July 1 implementation
Virginia’s new assault weapons ban will not take effect as scheduled on July 1 for several localities across the Commonwealth following a series of legal challenges.
Virginia’s new assault weapons ban will not take effect as scheduled on July 1 for several localities across the Commonwealth following a series of legal challenges.
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in major defeat for Trump
In a major final-day ruling, the Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration's attempt to curtail birthright citizenship via executive order. In a 5-4 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts—joined by Justice Amy Coney Barrett and the court's three liberal justices—affirmed that the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to children born on U.S. soil, even if their parents are in the country temporarily or unlawfully.
In a major final-day ruling, the Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration's attempt to curtail birthright citizenship via executive order. In a 5-4 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts—joined by Justice Amy Coney Barrett and the court's three liberal justices—affirmed that the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to children born on U.S. soil, even if their parents are in the country temporarily or unlawfully.
Bottled water available free at Freedom 250 Salute to America event inside secure zone
A Freedom250 contact told FOX 5’s Melanie Alnwick that bottled water will be available free of charge inside the secure Salute to America fireworks viewing zone, with additional concessions for sale.
A Freedom250 contact told FOX 5’s Melanie Alnwick that bottled water will be available free of charge inside the secure Salute to America fireworks viewing zone, with additional concessions for sale.
Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship
The Supreme Court rules the Trump administration's crackdown on birthright citizenship is unconstitutional. Fox 5's Chief Legal Correspondent, Katie Barlow, offers the latest.
The Supreme Court rules the Trump administration's crackdown on birthright citizenship is unconstitutional. Fox 5's Chief Legal Correspondent, Katie Barlow, offers the latest.
Supreme Court Upholds State Laws Banning Transgender Athletes
Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletics. Fox 5's Chief Legal Correspondent Katie Barlow reports on the latest.
Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletics. Fox 5's Chief Legal Correspondent Katie Barlow reports on the latest.
Fairfax County police chief calls search and rescue facility fire arson
Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis on Tuesday called the fire that destroyed the county’s Urban Search and Rescue training facility in Lorton an act of arson, saying the suspects must be identified and charged as the investigation moves forward.
Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis on Tuesday called the fire that destroyed the county’s Urban Search and Rescue training facility in Lorton an act of arson, saying the suspects must be identified and charged as the investigation moves forward.
2 men shot near church in DC | FOX 5 AT 6AM
A shooting near a church left two men injured in northeast Washington, D.C. Shots rang out outside Peace Baptist Church on 18th Street while the church was holding a stop the violence campaign. Police say the two men who were shot were not affiliated with the church. Both are expected to survive.
A shooting near a church left two men injured in northeast Washington, D.C. Shots rang out outside Peace Baptist Church on 18th Street while the church was holding a stop the violence campaign. Police say the two men who were shot were not affiliated with the church. Both are expected to survive.
DC firefighters battle early morning blaze at 10 story high-rise apartment | FOX 5 AT 4AM
D.C. firefighters battled a two-alarm fire early Tuesday at a 10 story high rise apartment building in southeast Washington.
D.C. firefighters battled a two-alarm fire early Tuesday at a 10 story high rise apartment building in southeast Washington.
Luigi Mangione's federal trial pushed back; VA clears way for recreational marijuana sales
Luigi Mangione's federal trial has been pushed back to the beginning of 2027. Also, Virginia has approved a legal way to sell recreational marijuana. Starting July 1, 2027, more than 300 cannabis shops will be allowed to open in the state.
Luigi Mangione's federal trial has been pushed back to the beginning of 2027. Also, Virginia has approved a legal way to sell recreational marijuana. Starting July 1, 2027, more than 300 cannabis shops will be allowed to open in the state.
Family speaks out after son's road rage killing; Fire destroys Fairfax Co. Fire Rescue shed
Christopher Austin Junior was shot and killed in the parking garage of the MGM National Harbor in what police said was a road rage killing. Plus, officials in Fairfax County are searching for six people seen on surveillance footage just before a building at a Fire Rescue training facility went up in flames.
Christopher Austin Junior was shot and killed in the parking garage of the MGM National Harbor in what police said was a road rage killing. Plus, officials in Fairfax County are searching for six people seen on surveillance footage just before a building at a Fire Rescue training facility went up in flames.
Fire at Fairfax County Search and Rescue training facility causes $1M damages
Fairfax County officials are searching for six people seen in surveillance footage who set a shed at a Fire and Rescue training facility on fire.
Fairfax County officials are searching for six people seen in surveillance footage who set a shed at a Fire and Rescue training facility on fire.
2 boys drown in separate incidents in Anne Arundel County
Two boys are dead after separate drowning incidents less than 24-hours apart in Anne Arundel County.
Two boys are dead after separate drowning incidents less than 24-hours apart in Anne Arundel County.
SCOTUS allows states to count late mail-in ballots
The Supreme Court issued President Donald Trump several losses Tuesday, rejecting his bid to appeal his sexual assault case against E. Jean Carroll, and allowing state election officials to accept mail-in ballots that are received after election day.
The Supreme Court issued President Donald Trump several losses Tuesday, rejecting his bid to appeal his sexual assault case against E. Jean Carroll, and allowing state election officials to accept mail-in ballots that are received after election day.
Greenway toll increase proposal would push peak-hour price to $7
Owners of the Dulles Greenway want to increase peak hour tolls 95 cents, to $6.75, and off-peak tolls by 35 cents, to $5.60. Loudoun County officials are holding multiple public hearings to hear from the community about the proposal.
Owners of the Dulles Greenway want to increase peak hour tolls 95 cents, to $6.75, and off-peak tolls by 35 cents, to $5.60. Loudoun County officials are holding multiple public hearings to hear from the community about the proposal.
DC 4th of July: Officials up security, prepare for extreme heat
D.C. is preparing for major July 4th celebrations for America's 250th birthday, with extra caution being taken for the incoming heat wave
D.C. is preparing for major July 4th celebrations for America's 250th birthday, with extra caution being taken for the incoming heat wave
DC's July 4th safety preps; Are food trucks overcharging on the National Mall?
We're just days away from America's 250th birthday, and safety preps are underway in D.C., both for big events, and because of the excessive heat. Also, a new investigation into food trucks on the national mall found a network of unlicensed vendors overcharging customers.
We're just days away from America's 250th birthday, and safety preps are underway in D.C., both for big events, and because of the excessive heat. Also, a new investigation into food trucks on the national mall found a network of unlicensed vendors overcharging customers.
DEA hearing on marijuana reclassification begins
Federal officials gathered for a pivotal meeting Monday to examine the laws surrounding marijuana and whether it should be reclassified under federal drug policy.
Federal officials gathered for a pivotal meeting Monday to examine the laws surrounding marijuana and whether it should be reclassified under federal drug policy.
Tracking Metro’s summer 2026 Red Line closures
Metro’s major summer shutdown between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights begins next Monday and will last for two months. FOX 5’s Maureen Umeh took a closer look at what riders can expect when the work begins.
Metro’s major summer shutdown between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights begins next Monday and will last for two months. FOX 5’s Maureen Umeh took a closer look at what riders can expect when the work begins.