2fifty Texas BBQ burglarized overnight in DC

Popular barbecue spot 2fifty Texas BBQ had their window smashed in and valuables stolen from their D.C. location Wednesday night. 

White House ballroom: Judge rejects bid to block Trump’s $400 million project

A federal judge on Thursday rejected a preservationist group’s attempt to stop the Trump administration from moving forward with a $400 million ballroom project on the site of the demolished East Wing of the White House.

DC weather: Tracking Monday snow chance following warm weekend

A brief warmup is on the way across the Washington, D.C. region before winter tries to make a comeback early next week.

Here's who is running in DC's mayoral primary on June 16

D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser announced that she will not be running for reelection after over a decade in office, and the candidates for the mayoral primary election in June are pouring in. 

Newborn elephant at National Zoo gets her name

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo says its newest arrival, a female Asian elephant born earlier this month, now officially has a name.

America 250: An inside look at Howard University's archival collection
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A world-renowned HBCU, Howard was founded just after the Civil War and has a legacy of distinguished graduates, academic excellence, and research. It holds an extensive archival collection of not only the university's history but also African American history, which is in demand worldwide. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart has more. 

DC Water holds first public hearing since Potomac Interceptor sewage spill
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A community meeting more than five weeks after the Potomac interceptor collapse sent millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac. FOX 5’s Josh Rosenthal was at the meeting and has details on what’s next. 

WATCH: Trump's 2026 State of the Union address

President Donald Trump used his marathon State of the Union address Tuesday to declare that “we’re winning so much," arguing he has sparked an economic boom at home and reshaped the world order abroad as he works to counter sliding approval ratings.

Washington Commanders to play in London during 2026 NFL season

The Washington Commanders will be one of the participating teams in the NFL’s 2026 London games, marking a return to the United Kingdom for the franchise.

National Guardsman injured in DC shooting receives Purple Heart at State of the Union

President Donald Trump recognized the National Guardsman who was shot in an attack in Washington, D.C. during the State of the Union address Tuesday night. 

House falls short on aviation safety bill after deadly DC midair crash

Legislation requiring aircraft locator systems aimed at preventing midair collisions did not receive the two-thirds majority needed to pass the House.

DC weather: Warming trend begins across the region

Sunshine is back Tuesday, but it’s cold across the region with morning lows in the low to mid‑20s. The good news is that temperatures are finally trending upward.

How to shovel snow without a shovel

Here are some ways you can try to remove the snow from your sidewalk and driveway without a shovel.

Clearing snow and ice off your car? Here’s what not to do to avoid damage

Digging your car out after a snowstorm can feel like a race against time, but experts say rushing, or using the wrong tools, can end up causing expensive damage to your vehicle.

February 2026 winter storm totals: How much did it snow across the Northeast US?

The February 2026 nor’easter brought heavy snow across the Northeast. See snow totals from DC and Virginia to New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut.

2026 State of the Union: Timing, how to watch & more

President Donald Trump will deliver the 2026 State of the Union on Tuesday night and FOX 5 DC will have live coverage of the event.