DC-area food banks prepare for increased need amid government shutdown
The government shut down less than 24 hours ago and already food banks in D.C. are bracing for impact.
The government shut down less than 24 hours ago and already food banks in D.C. are bracing for impact.
Maryland family grieving after police chief shoots, kills man allegedly armed with knife
A Maryland family is demanding answers tonight after a small-town police chief shot and killed a man outside the family's Prince George's County home.
A Maryland family is demanding answers tonight after a small-town police chief shot and killed a man outside the family's Prince George's County home.
'MAGA influencer' pepper-sprays woman in scuffle outside Union Station
A woman and a right-wing influencer got into a scuffle outside Union Station during a public debate.
A woman and a right-wing influencer got into a scuffle outside Union Station during a public debate.
Trump posts photos of ‘Trump 2028’ hats in Oval Office during shutdown talks
President Donald Trump shared photos on Truth Social showing red "Trump 2028" hats on display during an Oval Office meeting Monday with Democratic leaders during negotiations ahead of the government shutdown.
President Donald Trump shared photos on Truth Social showing red "Trump 2028" hats on display during an Oval Office meeting Monday with Democratic leaders during negotiations ahead of the government shutdown.
Government Shutdown 2025: When will the government open back up?
It’s unclear how long the government shutdown will last, as Republicans and Democrats spent the first day trading blame.
It’s unclear how long the government shutdown will last, as Republicans and Democrats spent the first day trading blame.
Manchester attack prompts increased police presence at places of worship across DC region
Authorities across the Washington, D.C., area increased their presence at places of worship Thursday after a deadly rampage at a synagogue in the U.K. was being investigated as a terrorist attack.
Authorities across the Washington, D.C., area increased their presence at places of worship Thursday after a deadly rampage at a synagogue in the U.K. was being investigated as a terrorist attack.
Could government shutdown impact travel plans in DC region?
So far, flights are running on time at Washington D.C.’s Reagan National Airport, and travelers haven’t seen major disruptions. But concerns are growing as the government shutdown continues.
So far, flights are running on time at Washington D.C.’s Reagan National Airport, and travelers haven’t seen major disruptions. But concerns are growing as the government shutdown continues.
13-year-old drunk driver crashes after driving wrong-way on interstate
A drunk driver who crashed into a tree after driving the wrong way on an Arizona interstate turned out to be a 13-year-old girl with an 11-year-old passenger in the truck.
A drunk driver who crashed into a tree after driving the wrong way on an Arizona interstate turned out to be a 13-year-old girl with an 11-year-old passenger in the truck.
Son accused of brutally beating his mother to death with gardening tool over inheritance: police
The suspect allegedly told deputies 'he didn't think' his mother was alive when he was asked about her condition.
The suspect allegedly told deputies 'he didn't think' his mother was alive when he was asked about her condition.
Household concerns emerge for federal workforce amid government shutdown
Federal workers across D.C., Maryland and Virginia are in shutdown mode.
Federal workers across D.C., Maryland and Virginia are in shutdown mode.
Local leaders across DMV react to government shutdown
The government shutdown officially started on Wednesday, Oct. 1, after Congress failed to pass a funding measure before the 12 a.m. Wednesday deadline.
The government shutdown officially started on Wednesday, Oct. 1, after Congress failed to pass a funding measure before the 12 a.m. Wednesday deadline.
Government shutdown impacts federal workers, businesses across DC
The federal government has shut down after a deadlocked Congress failed to reach a deal on funding sending ripple effects across the region, with federal workers facing an uncertain future.
The federal government has shut down after a deadlocked Congress failed to reach a deal on funding sending ripple effects across the region, with federal workers facing an uncertain future.
DC restaurants already feeling impact of government shutdown
It's day one of the federal government shutdown, and D.C. restaurants are already feeling the effects. That's on top of a tough year for the industry in general.
It's day one of the federal government shutdown, and D.C. restaurants are already feeling the effects. That's on top of a tough year for the industry in general.
What was the longest government shutdown in US history?
The U.S. government shut down at midnight on Oct. 1. The last government shutdown nearly seven years ago lasted over a month.
The U.S. government shut down at midnight on Oct. 1. The last government shutdown nearly seven years ago lasted over a month.
Missing California sisters found alive after 36 years
In 1989, an unidentified woman was found murdered in the Arizona desert. Her two young daughters had vanished. Now decades later, the sisters - who had no idea they were even missing - have been found alive.
In 1989, an unidentified woman was found murdered in the Arizona desert. Her two young daughters had vanished. Now decades later, the sisters - who had no idea they were even missing - have been found alive.
Government shutdown specials: Discounts, freebies offered for federal workers
From discounted drinks and food to a free soccer match, local businesses are offering plenty of deals for workers affected by the government shutdown.
From discounted drinks and food to a free soccer match, local businesses are offering plenty of deals for workers affected by the government shutdown.
Jayden Daniels medically cleared to practice: Quinn
Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Jayden Daniels has been medically cleared to practice.
Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Jayden Daniels has been medically cleared to practice.
Stafford County celebrates role in American history ahead of nation’s 250th birthday
This week on FOX 5’s “In Your Hometown,” we visit Stafford County, rich in American history, as the nation gears up for its 250th birthday next year.
This week on FOX 5’s “In Your Hometown,” we visit Stafford County, rich in American history, as the nation gears up for its 250th birthday next year.
Want to live to be over 100? These states have the most centenarians
See the map of where the most centenarians live in the United States. There’s more than 80,000 of them, according to 2020 census data.
See the map of where the most centenarians live in the United States. There’s more than 80,000 of them, according to 2020 census data.
Cheverly police chief shoots, kills man who allegedly charged him with knives, officials say
The chief of the Cheverly Police Department has been placed on restricted duty after officials say he shot and killed a man who charged at him while armed with knives Tuesday night.
The chief of the Cheverly Police Department has been placed on restricted duty after officials say he shot and killed a man who charged at him while armed with knives Tuesday night.



















