Dense Fog Advisory in effect across the DMV early Thursday
A Dense Fog Advisory is in place across much of the Washington, D.C., region early Thursday, with visibility dropping to a quarter‑mile or less in the District, parts of central and northern Maryland, northern Virginia and areas of West Virginia.
A Dense Fog Advisory is in place across much of the Washington, D.C., region early Thursday, with visibility dropping to a quarter‑mile or less in the District, parts of central and northern Maryland, northern Virginia and areas of West Virginia.
Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
DC Council considering a new tax on so-called 'flushable' wipes
People may tell their kids not to use "potty talk" – but the DC Council is about to do quite a bit of it. That’s because of new legislation targeting so-called "flushable" wipes.
People may tell their kids not to use "potty talk" – but the DC Council is about to do quite a bit of it. That’s because of new legislation targeting so-called "flushable" wipes.
DC Council considering a new tax on so-called 'flushable' wipes
People may tell their kids not to use "potty talk" – but the DC Council is about to do quite a bit of it. That’s because of new legislation targeting so-called "flushable" wipes.
People may tell their kids not to use "potty talk" – but the DC Council is about to do quite a bit of it. That’s because of new legislation targeting so-called "flushable" wipes.
Suspects wanted after burglarizing businesses in Northeast DC
D.C. police are asking the public for help identifying suspects who broke into a popular market, stealing hundreds of dollars from three restaurants inside.
D.C. police are asking the public for help identifying suspects who broke into a popular market, stealing hundreds of dollars from three restaurants inside.
'State of the Plate': DC restaurant association provides update on industry conditions
The restaurant industry in D.C. is still recovering from a rough 2025.
The restaurant industry in D.C. is still recovering from a rough 2025.
Suspects wanted after burglaizing businesses in Northeast DC
D.C. police are asking the public for help identifying suspects who broke into a popular market, stealing hundreds of dollars from three restaurants. FOX 5's Shomari Stone reports.
D.C. police are asking the public for help identifying suspects who broke into a popular market, stealing hundreds of dollars from three restaurants. FOX 5's Shomari Stone reports.
Minnesota Fraud: Walz, Ellison testify before House Oversight Committee
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are testifying before the House Oversight Committee to face questions about alleged misuse of federal funds intended for social services and Medicaid programs. Watch live here.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are testifying before the House Oversight Committee to face questions about alleged misuse of federal funds intended for social services and Medicaid programs. Watch live here.
DC weather: Patchy drizzle, fog Wednesday as warm weekend nears
Patchy drizzle and areas of fog across the Washington, D.C region Wednesday will keep conditions damp and chilly with highs in the low 50s.
Patchy drizzle and areas of fog across the Washington, D.C region Wednesday will keep conditions damp and chilly with highs in the low 50s.
US scrambles to evacuate citizens as Iran conflict widens; Pentagon IDs 4 US soldiers killed
The State Department is urging Americans across the Middle East to leave immediately as the war with Iran expands and travel options rapidly disappear.
The State Department is urging Americans across the Middle East to leave immediately as the war with Iran expands and travel options rapidly disappear.
Wells Fargo warns customers about bank imposter scams: 5 steps to protect yourself
Scammers are impersonating banks and using spoofed phone numbers to trick customers into sharing sensitive information. Wells Fargo is outlining steps to avoid becoming a victim.
Scammers are impersonating banks and using spoofed phone numbers to trick customers into sharing sensitive information. Wells Fargo is outlining steps to avoid becoming a victim.
Wintry mix makes for a messy Tuesday morning commute
A wintry mix is making for a slow, slippery start across the region on Tuesday, and drivers are being urged to use extra caution.
A wintry mix is making for a slow, slippery start across the region on Tuesday, and drivers are being urged to use extra caution.
More protests against strikes in Iran as security tightens in DC
Protests continued Tuesday as the U.S. steps up security at home and issues new alerts overseas, days after the bombing campaign in Iran began.
Protests continued Tuesday as the U.S. steps up security at home and issues new alerts overseas, days after the bombing campaign in Iran began.
Capitol rioter arrested for assault, battery on Metro as 'inappropriate' videos surface
A Maryland man who was pardoned by President Donald Trump for his actions during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is back in custody after an arrest by Metro police.
A Maryland man who was pardoned by President Donald Trump for his actions during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is back in custody after an arrest by Metro police.
Why is your electricity bill so high this winter? Pepco CEO explains rising costs
Noticing your electricity bill is higher this winter? FOX 5 spoke with Pepco's CEO to break down why – and whether any relief is on the way.
Noticing your electricity bill is higher this winter? FOX 5 spoke with Pepco's CEO to break down why – and whether any relief is on the way.
Freezing rain threat early Tuesday across the DC region
A mix of rain, sleet and freezing rain is making for a slick start to Tuesday as a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for parts of the D.C. region.
A mix of rain, sleet and freezing rain is making for a slick start to Tuesday as a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for parts of the D.C. region.
Winter Weather Advisory Monday for Maryland and Virginia with snow and freezing rain
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for portions of Maryland and Virginia on Monday as a mix of snow and freezing rain moves in during the afternoon and evening, potentially creating slick conditions tonight and for the Tuesday morning commute.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for portions of Maryland and Virginia on Monday as a mix of snow and freezing rain moves in during the afternoon and evening, potentially creating slick conditions tonight and for the Tuesday morning commute.
Congress set to debate war powers as Iran conflict is already unfolding
The U.S. Congress is preparing to open a war powers debate over President Donald Trump’s authority to strike Iran even as the bombing is already underway and the country is effectively at war.
The U.S. Congress is preparing to open a war powers debate over President Donald Trump’s authority to strike Iran even as the bombing is already underway and the country is effectively at war.
Tulip Day Washington draws buzz as sign-up site goes down
Coming up this month, spring's most colorful new event: Tulip Day Washington.
Coming up this month, spring's most colorful new event: Tulip Day Washington.
Relisha Rudd vanished 12 years ago; her case remains unsolved
Relisha Rudd has now been missing for more than 12 years in what remains one of the District’s longest unsolved missing‑person cases.
Relisha Rudd has now been missing for more than 12 years in what remains one of the District’s longest unsolved missing‑person cases.