Capitol police win Congressional football game
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There were lots of politicians but no politics tonight at Nationals Park — that’s because the annual Congressional Football Game featured a team of lawmakers taking on members of the U.S. Capitol Police. Ultimately, the police got the win, but as FOX 5’s Josh Rosenthal explains, the game was about much more than that.

FEMA now leading cleanup efforts after Potomac Interceptor sewage spill
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FEMA is now leading the effort following the repair of the Potomac Interceptor. The line is finally fixed- and the focus is now shifted to the cleanup. FOX 5's Regina Yurrita is in Georgetown with the latest. 

Robbery suspects wanted after chaos breaks out during teen gathering in Navy Yard
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D.C. police are asking for help identifying a robbery suspect involved in the chaos that broke out in Navy Yard this weekend. FOX 5’s Shomari Stone has the story. 

Judge considering argument to block Trump's construction on White House East Wing
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A federal judge is considering whether to block construction on the White House's now-demolished East Wing. FOX 5’s Chief Legal Correspondent Katie Barlow was inside the courtroom.

New Commanders stadium renderings show views from surrounding neighborhoods

The Washington Commanders have released new renderings of the stadium planned for the old RFK site, showing the arena from the perspective of the surrounding neighborhoods.

Washington Monument closes briefly after nearby car set on fire: police

The Washington Monument was temporarily closed Tuesday after U.S. Park Police detained a person who they say poured gasoline on a vehicle nearby and set it on fire.

DC's cherry blossoms hit Stage 3

Washington’s cherry blossoms have reached Stage three on their path to peak bloom, the National Park Service announced March 16.

DC weather: Cold Tuesday follows round of severe storms

Cold air settles back into the region Tuesday as crews and homeowners clean up from a round of severe storms that toppled trees, snapped power lines and parts of the area without power.

Storm cleanup underway across the DMV after winds topple trees, power lines

Heavy storms ripped through the region Monday, toppling trees and power lines and leaving thousands without electricity as crews work through Tuesday morning to restore service.

Neighbors shaken after nearly 100 shots fired in Southeast DC community

About 100 shots were fired in Northeast D.C. Saturday night, leaving people in one neighborhood concerned about their safety and gun violence.

Neighbors shaken after nearly 100 shots fired in Southeast DC neighborhood
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About 100 shots were fired in Northeast D.C. Saturday night, leaving people in one neighborhood concerned about their safety and gun violence. FOX 5's Shomari Stone has the story. 

DC weather: Severe storms hit area Monday with damaging winds; isolated tornadoes possible

Severe thunderstorms are sweeping across the Washington region Monday, bringing damaging winds, heavy downpours and the possibility of an isolated tornado as they move through the area.

DMV weather: Region braces for power outages, hazardous travel as severe storms arrive Monday

The Washington, D.C., region is bracing for possible power outages as a dangerous line of storms continues to sweep through central Maryland, northern Virginia and the District on Monday. The severe thunderstorms, driven by a strong cold front, moved into the area during the late morning and quickly intensified.

Preparing for a power outage during extreme weather

The Washington, D.C., region is bracing for possible power outages as a dangerous line of storms continues to push through central Maryland, northern Virginia and the District on Monday. The storm system triggered numerous Tornado Watches, Tornado Warnings and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings.

Safeway in Northeast DC set to close

A Safeway grocery store in Northeast D.C. is set to close in two months. 

Ground stop issued at Reagan National; hundreds of flights canceled in DC area

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a second ground stop at Reagan International Airport until 3 p.m. Monday due to thunderstorms in the area.

2 teens arrested, guns recovered after Navy Yard teen gathering erupts into chaos

A teen meet‑up at the Navy Yard turned into chaos over the weekend, prompting D.C. police to urge parents to step in as large youth gatherings continue to escalate.

2 juveniles arrested, guns recovered after large Navy Yard gathering

Two juveniles were arrested, and two guns were recovered after a large group of teens gathered Saturday night in D.C.’s Navy Yard neighborhood, where police say one suspect fired a gun into the air.