DC weather: PM scattered showers, thunderstorms Friday as humidity continues
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible Friday as the humidity continues in the Washington, D.C. region.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible Friday as the humidity continues in the Washington, D.C. region.
DC public schools calendar: Key dates and information for 2025-26
The first day of school is less than two weeks away in Washington D.C., which means it's time to get ready for the year ahead.
The first day of school is less than two weeks away in Washington D.C., which means it's time to get ready for the year ahead.
DC Attorney General rejects federal move to replace police chief amid Trump takeover
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb late Thursday called a federal directive naming the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration as Washington’s "emergency police commissioner" unlawful and unenforceable.
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb late Thursday called a federal directive naming the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration as Washington’s "emergency police commissioner" unlawful and unenforceable.
DC Mayor Bowser picks up daughter in Martha's Vineyard while city is under federal control
Mayor Muriel Bowser is in Martha's Vineyard Thursday to pick up her daughter from camp, and is expected to return to the District Friday afternoon, sources confirm to FOX 5 DC.
Mayor Muriel Bowser is in Martha's Vineyard Thursday to pick up her daughter from camp, and is expected to return to the District Friday afternoon, sources confirm to FOX 5 DC.
DC homeless encampment cleared as Trump pushes to extend federal control
City crews cleared a homeless encampment Thursday between the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Memorial, as concerns mount over President Donald Trump’s push to extend federal control of Washington, D.C.’s police department beyond the legal 30-day limit.
City crews cleared a homeless encampment Thursday between the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Memorial, as concerns mount over President Donald Trump’s push to extend federal control of Washington, D.C.’s police department beyond the legal 30-day limit.
DOJ worker fired after allegedly throwing sandwich at federal officer: AG Bondi
A Department of Justice worker has been fired and charged with a felony after allegedly throwing a Subway sandwich at a federal officer during a confrontation in downtown D.C., according to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
A Department of Justice worker has been fired and charged with a felony after allegedly throwing a Subway sandwich at a federal officer during a confrontation in downtown D.C., according to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
GOP Rep. Andy Ogles introduces resolution to extend Trump's DC police takeover
Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles has crafted a resolution to extend the federal police takeover of Washington, D.C.
Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles has crafted a resolution to extend the federal police takeover of Washington, D.C.
DC police announce Navy Yard juvenile curfew zone starting Friday amid Trump’s takeover push
D.C. police will enforce a Juvenile Curfew Zone in the Navy Yard neighborhood starting Friday, citing ongoing safety concerns tied to large youth gatherings. The move comes as President Donald Trump took control of the city’s police department and activated National Guard members to help reduce crime in the District.
D.C. police will enforce a Juvenile Curfew Zone in the Navy Yard neighborhood starting Friday, citing ongoing safety concerns tied to large youth gatherings. The move comes as President Donald Trump took control of the city’s police department and activated National Guard members to help reduce crime in the District.
Man accused of throwing Subway sandwich at federal officer charged with felony assault
D.C. U.S. Attorney General Jeanine Pirro announced on Wednesday that a man seen on video throwing a sandwich at a federal officer is now facing federal charges.
D.C. U.S. Attorney General Jeanine Pirro announced on Wednesday that a man seen on video throwing a sandwich at a federal officer is now facing federal charges.
Federal agents arrest man near National Mall as Trump increases enforcement activity
FOX 5 DC observed federal agents arresting a man believed to be a food truck vendor near the National Mall on Tuesday, as part of reported enforcement activity in the area.
FOX 5 DC observed federal agents arresting a man believed to be a food truck vendor near the National Mall on Tuesday, as part of reported enforcement activity in the area.
DC weather: Flash flood warning issued as showers and thunderstorms threaten evening commutes
Flash Flood warnings have been issued in parts of Northern Virginia as a cloudy and humid Wednesday brings showers across the D.C. region.
Flash Flood warnings have been issued in parts of Northern Virginia as a cloudy and humid Wednesday brings showers across the D.C. region.
Can my child bring their cell phone to school in DC this year?
The District of Columbia Public Schools say students are not permitted to use cell phones or personal electronic communication devices during the school day.
The District of Columbia Public Schools say students are not permitted to use cell phones or personal electronic communication devices during the school day.
Trump threatens to extend federal takeover of DC police beyond 30 days
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he would ask for "long-term extensions" to the 30-day federal takeover of D.C. police.
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he would ask for "long-term extensions" to the 30-day federal takeover of D.C. police.
14 vacuum-sealed bags of marijuana seized from luggage at Dulles airport, '$90K street value'
A 27-year-old man from Atlanta has been arrested at Washington Dulles International Airport after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers discovered 14 vacuum-sealed bags of marijuana in his checked baggage.
A 27-year-old man from Atlanta has been arrested at Washington Dulles International Airport after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers discovered 14 vacuum-sealed bags of marijuana in his checked baggage.
ICE conducting enforcement operations on National Mall amid DC Federal takeover
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) special agents, in coordination with the U.S. Park Police, are conducting enforcement operations Wednesday on the National Mall.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) special agents, in coordination with the U.S. Park Police, are conducting enforcement operations Wednesday on the National Mall.
'I’m the mayor and he’s the president': Bowser navigates Trump’s DC takeover in FOX 5 exclusive
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Police Chief Pamela Smith said Wednesday that the city is working closely with federal law enforcement following President Donald Trump’s emergency declaration and takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Police Chief Pamela Smith said Wednesday that the city is working closely with federal law enforcement following President Donald Trump’s emergency declaration and takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department.
43 arrested in DC Tuesday as National Guard presence expected to increase: official
A significantly larger National Guard presence is expected across Washington, D.C. starting Wednesday, as operations shift from evening patrols to around-the-clock deployment, according to a White House official.
A significantly larger National Guard presence is expected across Washington, D.C. starting Wednesday, as operations shift from evening patrols to around-the-clock deployment, according to a White House official.
Amtrak's new NextGen Acela to debut Aug. 28: Routes between DC, Philly, NYC
Amtrak is gearing up to launch its new NextGen Acela fleet, which promises to revolutionize train travel on the Northeast Corridor. Starting Thursday, August 28, the first of 28 new trains will begin service, connecting Washington, D.C., New York City, and Philadelphia.
Amtrak is gearing up to launch its new NextGen Acela fleet, which promises to revolutionize train travel on the Northeast Corridor. Starting Thursday, August 28, the first of 28 new trains will begin service, connecting Washington, D.C., New York City, and Philadelphia.
Trump's federal surge could help fill need for more DC officers, mayor and police chief say
The first night of the federal surge reportedly saw 43 arrests in Washington, D.C. as federal officers took to the streets with the Metropolitan Police Department, a move that city leaders say could end up having a "positive" impact.
The first night of the federal surge reportedly saw 43 arrests in Washington, D.C. as federal officers took to the streets with the Metropolitan Police Department, a move that city leaders say could end up having a "positive" impact.
Community reacts to large federal law enforcement presence seen in Columbia Heights
Chaos broke out in Columbia Heights Tuesday night as federal law enforcement officers and D.C. police flooded the area of 14th Street and Perry Place, NW, for an unknown incident.
Chaos broke out in Columbia Heights Tuesday night as federal law enforcement officers and D.C. police flooded the area of 14th Street and Perry Place, NW, for an unknown incident.