Trump military parade: DC braces for possible street damage

As Washington, D.C. gears up for an upcoming military parade, city officials are raising concerns about potential street damage from heavy military vehicles.

US Capitol Police union blasts department's pick for new chief: 'He fails to meet the standard'

The newly-retired chief of the U.S. Capitol Police Department is hitting back at the department’s police union, telling FOX 5 that the group has launched what he calls a "hatchet job" on the man who’s been selected to replace him on an interim basis. 

Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre left Democratic Party, publisher of her book says

Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is calling for people to think beyond the two-party system ahead of her book release that takes a close look at President Biden’s decision not to run for reelection.

Warm temps, weekend storm chances in DC region as WorldPride Parade, LIV Golf Tournament kickoff

Warm and muggy conditions along with the possibility of showers and storms across the Washington, D.C. region this weekend as a busy lineup of outdoor events, including the WorldPride Parade and the LIV Golf Tournament, are expected to draw large crowds.

Noah Lyles graces 'Essence' cover with fiancé Junelle Bromfield

Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles and Jamaican Olympic bronze medalist Junelle Bromfield celebrated their love and engagement with a stunning photo shoot with Essence magazine.

Infant’s remains discovered in crematory owner’s home: FOX 5 Exclusive

A grieving family has finally been reunited with the remains of their infant son after a funeral home allegedly gave them the wrong ashes. However, new revelations have left them with more questions than answers.

DC Council pauses $2 raise for tipped workers

Tipped workers in the District will not see their scheduled wage increase next month after the D.C. Council voted Tuesday to pause the $2 raise.

DC Council votes to pause Initiative 82 $2 raise for tipped workers

The DC Council voted Tuesday to pause raises for tipped workers – meaning restaurant workers won’t be getting the $2 raise they were expecting on July 1.

FBI seeks additional victims after former DC teacher arrested on child sexual abuse material charge

A former Washington, D.C. teacher has been arrested for allegedly soliciting explicit images from a minor online, according to the FBI. Investigators are now seeking information to determine whether there are additional victims.

DC police maintain presence at religious sites, focus on Jewish institutions after Boulder incident

D.C. Police say they have maintained their presence at religious institutions across the District after a man in Boulder, Colorado with a makeshift flamethrower yelled "Free Palestine" and hurled an incendiary device into a group that had assembled to raise attention for Israeli hostages in Gaza.

DC lawsuit seeks safer street crossings for blind pedestrians

Three leading civil rights organizations have filed a class action lawsuit against the District of Columbia after they say blind pedestrians are unable to safely cross the majority of signalized intersections in the city.

Deadly DC apartment fire prompts safety checks in southeast

The death of a man in an apartment fire in southeast Washington has prompted the D.C. Fire Department to provide fire safety information and conduct smoke alarm checks in the community.