DC Council considering a new tax on so-called 'flushable' wipes
People may tell their kids not to use "potty talk" – but the DC Council is about to do quite a bit of it. That’s because of new legislation targeting so-called "flushable" wipes.
People may tell their kids not to use "potty talk" – but the DC Council is about to do quite a bit of it. That’s because of new legislation targeting so-called "flushable" wipes.
Virginia residents left stranded in Middle East amid Iran war
As the war with Iran is underway, some Virginia residents have been caught in the crossfire, left stranded in the Middle East. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee has the details.
As the war with Iran is underway, some Virginia residents have been caught in the crossfire, left stranded in the Middle East. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee has the details.
Suspects wanted after burglarizing businesses in Northeast DC
D.C. police are asking the public for help identifying suspects who broke into a popular market, stealing hundreds of dollars from three restaurants inside.
D.C. police are asking the public for help identifying suspects who broke into a popular market, stealing hundreds of dollars from three restaurants inside.
Raccoon bites two people in Old Town Alexandria, health officials say
Virginia health officials say two people were attacked by a raccoon in Old Town Alexandria.
Virginia health officials say two people were attacked by a raccoon in Old Town Alexandria.
'State of the Plate': DC restaurant association provides update on industry conditions
The restaurant industry in D.C. is still recovering from a rough 2025.
The restaurant industry in D.C. is still recovering from a rough 2025.
Family of woman stabbed by driver in Fredericksburg speaks out: 'She was just road raging'
FOX 5 spoke with the family of a woman who was stabbed after a road rage encounter in northern Virginia.
FOX 5 spoke with the family of a woman who was stabbed after a road rage encounter in northern Virginia.
Suspects wanted after burglaizing businesses in Northeast DC
D.C. police are asking the public for help identifying suspects who broke into a popular market, stealing hundreds of dollars from three restaurants. FOX 5's Shomari Stone reports.
D.C. police are asking the public for help identifying suspects who broke into a popular market, stealing hundreds of dollars from three restaurants. FOX 5's Shomari Stone reports.
James Talarico thanks supporters, warns billionaires in Senate primary victory speech
Texas Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, thanked his grassroots supporters and gave a warning to the "billionaire class" in his victory speech Wednesday night.
Texas Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, thanked his grassroots supporters and gave a warning to the "billionaire class" in his victory speech Wednesday night.
‘The Masked Singer’: Eggplant eliminated; here’s who it is
Eggplant was unmasked on “The Masked Singer" after “Ozzfest Night." The celebrity behind the costume was a familiar soap star with decades on TV.
Eggplant was unmasked on “The Masked Singer" after “Ozzfest Night." The celebrity behind the costume was a familiar soap star with decades on TV.
Two young unidentified Black girls found dead inside buried suitcases in Ohio
Police in Cleveland, Ohio, are asking the public for tips after two young Black girls were found dead inside separate suitcases buried in shallow graves on Monday.
Police in Cleveland, Ohio, are asking the public for tips after two young Black girls were found dead inside separate suitcases buried in shallow graves on Monday.
Fairfax police warned prosecutors about repeat offender months before deadly bus stop stabbing
Emails obtained by FOX show Fairfax County police raised concerns in November 2025 about Abdul Jalloh’s release from custody, warning he could “maliciously wound (or worse)" again months before he was charged in a deadly bus stop stabbing.
Emails obtained by FOX show Fairfax County police raised concerns in November 2025 about Abdul Jalloh’s release from custody, warning he could “maliciously wound (or worse)" again months before he was charged in a deadly bus stop stabbing.
Fairfax County police warned prosecutors about man now accused of stabbing woman to death
Internal emails show Fairfax County police commanders warned months before a man now charged in a deadly bus stop stabbing was released from custody, raising concerns he would "maliciously wound (or worse)" again. FOX 5's Katie Barlow has the details.
Internal emails show Fairfax County police commanders warned months before a man now charged in a deadly bus stop stabbing was released from custody, raising concerns he would "maliciously wound (or worse)" again. FOX 5's Katie Barlow has the details.
Senate fails to pass war powers resolution
In a vote Wednesday, the Senate failed to pass a war powers resolution which gives lawmakers an opportunity to demand congressional approval before any further attacks are carried out.
In a vote Wednesday, the Senate failed to pass a war powers resolution which gives lawmakers an opportunity to demand congressional approval before any further attacks are carried out.
Virginia man facing third DUI after police chase ends in crash
Police said that after they stopped Michael Joliffe, he sped off and crashed his car into a fence about a mile away.
Police said that after they stopped Michael Joliffe, he sped off and crashed his car into a fence about a mile away.
Family of victim in Fredericksburg road rage stabbing speaks out
FOX 5 spoke with the family of a woman who was stabbed after a road rage encounter in northern Virginia. They say their loved one never saw it coming. They say the victim left her home in this Fredericksburg neighborhood and returned with stab wounds to her hand and cut-up clothing. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has more.
FOX 5 spoke with the family of a woman who was stabbed after a road rage encounter in northern Virginia. They say their loved one never saw it coming. They say the victim left her home in this Fredericksburg neighborhood and returned with stab wounds to her hand and cut-up clothing. FOX 5's Tisha Lewis has more.
Fairfax County casino bill advances, heads toward Fairfax voters
Supporters of building a casino in Fairfax County took a significant step forward in Richmond after the Virginia House of Delegates voted to allow a referendum vote on plans.
Supporters of building a casino in Fairfax County took a significant step forward in Richmond after the Virginia House of Delegates voted to allow a referendum vote on plans.
Beloved elderly couple dies in car crash in Maryland
A Maryland community is in mourning after a couple married for 70 years died following a car crash.
A Maryland community is in mourning after a couple married for 70 years died following a car crash.
2026 Arnold Sports Festival: Full lineup, schedule and how to watch the Arnold Classic
Here’s the complete list of competitors for the 2026 Arnold Sports Festival, plus the full pro schedule and how to stream the event live from Columbus, Ohio.
Here’s the complete list of competitors for the 2026 Arnold Sports Festival, plus the full pro schedule and how to stream the event live from Columbus, Ohio.
Minnesota Fraud: Walz, Ellison testify before House Oversight Committee
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are testifying before the House Oversight Committee to face questions about alleged misuse of federal funds intended for social services and Medicaid programs. Watch live here.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are testifying before the House Oversight Committee to face questions about alleged misuse of federal funds intended for social services and Medicaid programs. Watch live here.
Hegseth says US submarine sank Iranian warship in international waters
The U.S. and Israel struck Tehran and other Iranian cities in airstrikes on the fifth day of the war with Iran. Here's what you need to know.
The U.S. and Israel struck Tehran and other Iranian cities in airstrikes on the fifth day of the war with Iran. Here's what you need to know.