Delta plane, Air Force jet nearly crash at DCA during Arlington National Cemetery flyover: reports

A Delta Air Lines plane nearly crashed midair with a T-38 Air Force jet Friday night near Reagan Washington National Airport, just months after a January collision near the airport claimed 67 lives.

DC’s cherry blossoms reach peak bloom

Washington, D.C.’s iconic cherry blossom trees have reached peak bloom!

Trump targets DC in latest executive order, establishing 'Safe and Beautiful Task Force'

President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order targeting D.C. The order establishes the "D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force," which reportedly aims to target crime, immigration and graffiti.

TikTok ban approaches as Trump says a deal is coming

Another TikTok ban is quickly approaching with an April 5 deadline to either be sold or risk being banned under federal law. 

MLB Opening Day 2025 printable ‘excuse’ note

Need a reason to skip work or school for Major League Baseball’s Opening Day? The league has got you covered! MLB shared a printable ‘excuse’ note on its Facebook page Wednesday, humorously inviting fans to take the day off and revel in the start of the season.

Department of Health and Human Services to cut 10,000 jobs

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is set to eliminate 10,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring plan.

Elevated fire threat issued for DC region

The National Weather Service has placed the Washington, D.C., region under an elevated fire threat on Thursday due to dry conditions, low humidity, and strong winds. The heightened risk for rapid fire spread is expected from late morning through late afternoon.

DC weather: Nationals Opening Day forecast

It’s a great weather day for baseball across the D.C. region as the Washington Nationals host the Philadelphia Phillies for the 2025 season opener.

Homeland Security attempts to detain healthcare worker at DC elementary school

There are big concerns in Northwest D.C. after Homeland Security investigators tried to detain a healthcare worker at an elementary school in Northwest.

DC, MD, VA attorneys general says 23andMe customers should delete data

The attorneys general for the District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland have issued a warning to anyone who has been a customer of 23&Me to delete their data. 

Supreme Court upholds Biden administration regulation on 'ghost gun' assembly kits

A win for gun control advocates came down from the nation’s highest court Wednesday. The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the federal government to continue regulating kits that are used to assemble weapons — so-called ghost guns.

Jones-Haywood Dance School featured in latest FOX 5 special

Jones-Haywood Dance School, a ballet school in Northwest, DC has been training ballerinas for over 80 years. 

2025 Allergy Capitals: Toughest cities for allergy sufferers to call home

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has released its 2025 Allergy Capitals report, identifying the most challenging U.S. cities and metro areas for those living with seasonal allergies.

Washington Nationals' home opener: Road closures, giveaways, and more

It's the perfect season for baseball! The Washington Nationals will be kicking off their home opener on Thursday, March 27, at 4:05 p.m.

DC man says armed suspects tried to steal his car with daughter, granddaughter inside

A D.C. grandfather tells FOX 5 he's still feeling shocked and upset after two men armed with a gun tried to carjack him in the Chevy Chase neighborhood Monday night.