DC Council considers legislation to change how schools report data
The D.C. Council held a hearing on two education bills aimed at cutting red tape and cleaning up how schools report data on Monday.
Barack Obama surprises veterans on honor flight to DC ahead of Veterans Day
Former President Barack Obama greeted a group of Vietnam and Korean War vets after they landed in Washington, D.C. this weekend.
DC weather: Coldest temperatures of the season move into region Monday
Significantly colder air is moving into the Washington, D.C., region Monday as overnight rain and a cold front sweep across the area.
Trump booed at Washington Commanders game; first regular‑season NFL game by a president in decades
President Donald Trump on Sunday became the first sitting president in nearly 50 years to attend a regular‑season NFL game, watching the Washington Commanders fall 44‑22 to the visiting Detroit Lions.
Trump attends Commanders-Lions game for 'Salute to Service'
President Donald Trump attended the Commanders’ annual "Salute to Service" game Sunday, bringing an added layer of national attention to one of the NFL’s most patriotic weekends.
DOJ is not investigating Mayor Bowser, DC US Attorney Pirro confirms
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro says Mayor Muriel Bowser is not under any sort of federal investigation.
DC Mayor Bowser not under investigation by DOJ: Pirro
Despite earlier reports, the Department of Justice is not investigating Mayor Muriel Bowser.
Flights cancelled nationwide as shutdown hits major airports
The Federal Aviation Administration’s unprecedented order to reduce flights nationwide amid the record-long government shutdown is taking effect Friday.
IRS direct deposit relief payment in November? Here’s what we know
Rumors continue swirling online about IRS relief payments landing in bank accounts by November or year’s end — but are they true?
Jayden Daniels won’t need surgery, won’t immediately be placed on IR: NFL
Jayden Daniels won’t need surgery for the injury he suffered in Sunday’s blowout loss to the Seattle Seahawks, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Republicans draft new legislation without health care fix
Senate Republicans are drafting a new bipartisan spending package aimed at ending the government shutdown, challenging Democrats to support it.
Community rallies around beloved St. John’s High School basketball coach battling ALS
A powerful show of support is pouring in for St. John’s College High School basketball coach Patrick "Pat" Behan, who continues to fight ALS — the progressive neurodegenerative disease he was diagnosed with in 2022.
DC 'sandwich thrower' found not guilty of assaulting CBP officer with sub
A jury found Sean Dunn not guilty of assaulting a Customs and Border Protection officer with a Subway sandwich.
3 DC, Baltimore airports will have flights cut starting Friday: Full list
The FAA is cutting flights at 40 airports across the country because of an air traffic controller shortage caused by the government shutdown. Three of them are in DC and Baltimore areas.
Maryland to sue Trump administration over canceled FBI move to Greenbelt: sources
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and other state leaders are expected to announce a lawsuit Thursday against the Trump administration for scrapping plans to relocate the FBI’s Washington headquarters to Greenbelt, sources tell FOX 5.
DMV Winter 2025-2026 Outlook: Earlier first snow, how much snowfall to expect
D.C.'s winter forecast hints at the first significant snowfall potentially arriving before Christmas! Here's the full 2025-2026 FOX 5 Winter Outlook for the Washington D.C. metro, northern Virginia and Maryland.
DC ranked worst place to start a family, new study says
A new study from Ivy Surrogacy ranks Washington, D.C. as the worst place in the U.S. to start a family, citing high living costs, safety concerns and poor education.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: FAA reducing air traffic at airports nationwide
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday it will cut air traffic by 10% across 40 high-volume markets starting Friday morning, citing safety concerns as air traffic controllers show signs of strain during the ongoing government shutdown.
DC weather: No snow yet but coldest temps of the season expected early next week
You may have seen talk online about snow chances in the D.C. area next week - but you won’t need the snow boots or shovels just yet!
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Day 36 sets record for longest shutdown in history
The nation has officially entered the longest federal shutdown in U.S. history. The Senate once again failed to pass a funding bill Tuesday night, and the ripple effects continue to strain families, communities, and critical services.