DC, Maryland and Virginia tax scam warning: How to spot fake IRS contacts and protect yourself
Tax season is a busy time, and it’s also when scammers are most active. Knowing the warning signs of tax scams and how the IRS actually contacts people can help you avoid becoming a victim.
Tax season is a busy time, and it’s also when scammers are most active. Knowing the warning signs of tax scams and how the IRS actually contacts people can help you avoid becoming a victim.
Ted Cruz spotted on a plane to Laguna Beach ahead of Texas winter storm
A photo of Senator Ted Cruz on a plane to Laguna Beach as Texas braces for a winter storm is drawing a lot of attention.
A photo of Senator Ted Cruz on a plane to Laguna Beach as Texas braces for a winter storm is drawing a lot of attention.
DC marks first homicide of 2026
Washington, D.C., recorded its first homicide of 2026 after a man was shot and killed early Wednesday in the Northeast.
Washington, D.C., recorded its first homicide of 2026 after a man was shot and killed early Wednesday in the Northeast.
Weekend winter storm: DMV prepares for snow threat
Transportation crews across the Washington, D.C. region are preparing for a winter storm that has the potential to drop a significant amount of snow across the area.
Transportation crews across the Washington, D.C. region are preparing for a winter storm that has the potential to drop a significant amount of snow across the area.
Daniel Naroditsky, chess grandmaster, cause of death revealed
American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, 29, was found dead at his North Carolina home on Oct. 19, and a toxicology report was recently released.
American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, 29, was found dead at his North Carolina home on Oct. 19, and a toxicology report was recently released.
Visa freeze begins for these 75 countries
The visa freeze for 75 countries begins today, Jan. 21. Here are the countries included, and what to know about the suspension.
The visa freeze for 75 countries begins today, Jan. 21. Here are the countries included, and what to know about the suspension.
Missouri couple accused of locking teens in chicken pen, shooting them with BB guns in abuse case
The couple allegedly forced children into "fight nights" and threatened them with real guns.
The couple allegedly forced children into "fight nights" and threatened them with real guns.
Potentially catastrophic winter storm now threatens over 35 states, prompts Winter Storm Watches for millions
Behind the winter storm itself, Arctic temperatures could freeze snow and ice, potentially creating long-duration power outages and paralyzing travel for days.
Behind the winter storm itself, Arctic temperatures could freeze snow and ice, potentially creating long-duration power outages and paralyzing travel for days.
What is the polar vortex? Why it matters as snow and Arctic cold threaten the Northeast
What is the polar vortex? This article explains what a polar vortex is in simple terms, how it influences winter weather in the U.S., and why meteorologists talk about it during major cold events.
What is the polar vortex? This article explains what a polar vortex is in simple terms, how it influences winter weather in the U.S., and why meteorologists talk about it during major cold events.
What is histoplasmosis? Outbreak leaves 1 dead, dozens ill in Tennessee
Tennessee health officials are investigating a fungal infection outbreak that has killed at least one person and sickened dozens more.
Tennessee health officials are investigating a fungal infection outbreak that has killed at least one person and sickened dozens more.
Banfield murder trial LIVE UPDATES: Defense tackling Brendan Banfield catfishing claims
The defense is set to begin presenting its case Wednesday in the Brendan Banfield murder trial in Fairfax County.
The defense is set to begin presenting its case Wednesday in the Brendan Banfield murder trial in Fairfax County.
DC Water crews continue work on major sewage spill
DC Water crews are working to build a bypass system to control a sanitary sewer overflow from the Potomac Interceptor, which has caused a significant spill into the C&O Canal National Historical Park.
DC Water crews are working to build a bypass system to control a sanitary sewer overflow from the Potomac Interceptor, which has caused a significant spill into the C&O Canal National Historical Park.
Watch: Trump speaks at World Economic Forum in Switzerland
President Trump delivered an address at the World Economic Forum Wednesday, as tensions are rising with European leaders. Here’s what to know about the meeting.
President Trump delivered an address at the World Economic Forum Wednesday, as tensions are rising with European leaders. Here’s what to know about the meeting.
New Montgomery County bills aim to restrict ICE access and ban face coverings
Two Montgomery County council members unveil two new bills targeting how ICE agents do their jobs, and where they can go. FOX 5’s Tom Fitzgerald is live in Rockville.
Two Montgomery County council members unveil two new bills targeting how ICE agents do their jobs, and where they can go. FOX 5’s Tom Fitzgerald is live in Rockville.
Montgomery County police investigating after Islamophobic graffiti found at Bethesda high school
Authorities are continuing to investigate after Islamophobic graffiti was found at a high school in Bethesda.
Authorities are continuing to investigate after Islamophobic graffiti was found at a high school in Bethesda.
Potomac community playground reopens nearly 2 years after being burned down in arson fire
A community playground is back open nearly two years after authorities said it was destroyed by arson.
A community playground is back open nearly two years after authorities said it was destroyed by arson.
Air Force One returns to Joint Base Andrews after 'minor electrical issue,' White House says
Air Force One had to return to Joint Base Andrews in Washington, D.C. after taking off Tuesday night.
Air Force One had to return to Joint Base Andrews in Washington, D.C. after taking off Tuesday night.
Potomac playground reopens nearly 2 years after arson fire
A community playground is back open nearly two years after authorities said it was destroyed by arson.
A community playground is back open nearly two years after authorities said it was destroyed by arson.
FULL SPEECH: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger lays out priorities in inaugural address
Virginia's first female governor was sworn into office on Saturday.
Virginia's first female governor was sworn into office on Saturday.
ICE in Minnesota: DHS Sec. Kristi Noem says arrests are coming in St. Paul church protest
ICE operations continue in Minnesota on Tuesday, with several news conferences planned to denounce ICE. Find live updates here.
ICE operations continue in Minnesota on Tuesday, with several news conferences planned to denounce ICE. Find live updates here.