Greenland latest: Trump charging tariff to 8 European countries

President Donald Trump says he'll charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European countries because of opposition to U.S. control of Greenland.

New IRS tax deductions: Why your paycheck could be higher

Are you seeing a different amount than you were expecting in your first paycheck of 2026? Here’s a look at the new IRS tax deductions.

Driver speeds away from attempted traffic stop, dies in Route 32 crash: officials

A deadly crash shut down part of Route 32 in Howard County early Saturday after a driver sped away from an attempted traffic stop and crashed on a nearby ramp, according to state investigators.

Who is Abigail Spanberger? What to know about Virginia’s new governor

Abigail Spanberger will be sworn in as Virginia’s 75th governor on Saturday, becoming the first woman elected to lead the Commonwealth.

Emergency crews help deliver baby on I-270 in Maryland
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Emergency crews helped a woman deliver a healthy baby girl in a car on the side of a Maryland highway early Friday morning. FOX 5 photojournalist Senon Davis has the story. 

5 charged in sex trafficking, drug distribution operation at Dumfries motel

Five suspects accused of participating in a drug trafficking and prostitution operation made their first appearance in a Prince William County court on Friday. 

5 charged in alleged prostitution, drug trafficking operation at Dumfries motel
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Five suspects accused of participating in a drug trafficking and prostitution operation made their first appearance in a Prince William County court on Friday. 

National Guard troops to remain in DC through 2026

National Guard troops will be on the streets of Washington, D.C., until the end of the year, according to a memo reviewed by The Associated Press.

New Virginia law could threaten small wineries in the state

By the end of the year, some of Virginia’s smallest wineries may be shutting down as a law passed in 2023 comes into full effect at the end of the year. 

National Guard troops to remain in DC through 2026
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National Guard troops will be on the streets of Washington, D.C., until the end of the year, according to a memo reviewed by The Associated Press.

Man convicted of brutally stabbing woman in DC hotel sentenced to 40 years
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Family and friends of a northern Virginia woman embraced outside D.C. Superior Court on Friday after her killer was sentenced to 40 years in prison. More than 50 friends and family attended the sentencing hearing, all wearing golden butterfly hairclips to the courthouse — a symbol to remember the life of Christy Bautista. 

New Virginia law could threaten small wineries in the state
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By the end of the year, some of Virginia’s smallest wineries may be shutting down as a law passed in 2023 comes into full effect at the end of the year. FOX 5's Julie Donaldson explains. 

Minnesota ICE protests: Restraining order bans arrests, use of chemical irritants against peaceful protesters

A temporary restraining order has been granted that will ban federal agents from retaliating against, arresting, detaining or using chemical irritants against people engaging in peaceful protest.

Loudoun County Sheriff backs ICE, urges trust amid protests
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In an exclusive interview with FOX 5, the Loudoun County Sheriff says he is standing behind ICE and is encouraging northern Virginia residents to trust federal officials amid the ongoing protests breaking out across the country. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has more.

Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman discusses plan to improve pedestrian safety

Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman is sharing his strategy to address pedestrian safety after deadly crashes, happening back-to-back, left the community shaken.