Tesla vehicles defaced with political hate speech in DC

D.C. police are searching for two suspects who they say vandalized Tesla vehicles in the District with political hate speech. Authorities say they are investigating these offenses as potentially being motivated by hate or bias.

Waymo self-driving taxis could be heading to DC

Self-driving taxis could be heading to D.C. in 2026, through the autonomous driving company Waymo. 

DC considers banning use of cell phones during school day

The D.C. Council is reviewing a proposal to ban student use of cell phones, smartwatches, and gaming devices during the school day, aiming to reduce distractions, improve learning, and address social media-related issues.

'Nazis got better treatment': DC appeals court appears divided on Trump's deportation plan

A federal appeals court in D.C. appears to be divided on President Donald Trump's use of a 200-year-old wartime law to deport people allegedly tied to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. 

House to consider DC budget bill this week: source

Congress returned to Capitol Hill Monday, but there is still no indication when the House will take up a bill that could prevent Washington, D.C., from having to immediately cut $1 billion from its budget.

DC violence interrupter arrested for deadly nightclub shooting

One of two men arrested in a murder case was being paid to help prevent violence on the streets of D.C., FOX 5 has learned. 

DC, Arlington water pipes get annual cleaning; officials say chlorine taste possible

A heads-up for area tap water users — your water may smell or taste like chlorine over the next several weeks as two major utilities use "chlorine burning" to clear D.C. and miles of Nova water piping of any bacteria.

House to vote on bill to prevent DC budget cuts

Over a week has passed since lawmakers on Capitol Hill approved a bill to avert a government shutdown, but Washington, D.C.'s budget remains in jeopardy. Without intervention from the House, the city faces a potential $1 billion shortfall.

2 teens arrested, charged with burglary in DC: police

D.C. police say a second 17-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection to a burglary in Southeast. 

DC police identify remains found in Anacostia River as 17-year-old missing since January

A body pulled from the Anacostia River more than two weeks ago has been positively identified as a D.C. teen that had been missing since the beginning of the year.