DC’s Mayor responds to Trump's takeover comments, says statehood is solution

Washington, D.C.’s leaders pushed back against President Donald Trump after he expressed support for congressional efforts for a federal takeover of the nation's capital.

'We should take over': Trump backs GOP push to have federal government control DC

Speaking from Air Force One Wednesday night, President Donald Trump said the federal government should "take over" D.C. He complained about crime and homelessness in the District and said that the federal government would "make it safe."

Texas home to the first dual-branded Applebee's | IHOP restaurant in the country

Seguin, Texas is now home to the first dual-branded Applebee’s | IHOP restaurant in the U.S. The new restaurant opened to the public on Feb. 18, 2025.

Snow showers, bitter cold temperatures Thursday across DC region

It will be a cold and blustery Thursday across the Washington, D.C. region as light snow showers move into the area. A Winter Weather Advisory was in effect for the District, and portions of Maryland, and Virginia earlier in the day.  Some areas could see total snow accumulations of about an inch.

Columbine High School shooting survivor dies nearly 26 years after massacre

Anne Marie Hochhalter, who was shot and paralyzed in the Columbine High School mass shooting in 1999, died on Sunday of natural causes, Fox News Digital has learned. She was 43. 

DC’s Go-Go Museum celebrates grand opening

The Go-Go Museum & Café is celebrating its grand opening on Wednesday in Washington, D.C.

Delta plane crash: All injured passengers released from hospital

All 21 passengers who were injured when a Delta jet from Minneapolis crashed in Toronto have been released from the hospital. 

School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Thursday, February 20

Some schools, government, and court districts in the Washington, D.C. region are closed or have delayed their opening times on Thursday, February 20, due to the latest round of winter weather.

Maryland woman accused of killing, dismembering mother sentenced to life in prison

A Maryland woman has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after she was found guilty on all counts, including first-degree murder, in the death of her 71-year-old mother.

7 kids, ages 5 to 14, wanted for robbery near Pentagon City Mall: police

Arlington police say they’re searching for seven kids — one reportedly as young as five years old — allegedly involved in a robbery near Pentagon City Mall. 

DC restaurant owner arrested for illegal alcohol sales says he's 'been targeted'

A D.C. restaurant owner has been arrested for alleged illegal alcohol sales. The charge comes after years of violence tied to the restaurant, including shootings and assaults, according to police.

Unemployment claims up in DC, VA as Trump administration lays off more federal workers

As President Donald Trump continues to make unprecedented layoffs across the federal government, unemployment is expected to rise significantly in the DMV. Just four weeks into Trump’s crusade to cut federal employees, one analyst tells FOX 5 that this may just be the first wave of increasing unemployment in the region.  

'Hopp' on the newest DC scooter operator

Hopp, is a new shared scooter company that recently launched its first U.S. branch in D.C., releasing over 700 high-tech standing scooters on city streets.

WATCH: Fight ends with shots fired near Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School

A brawl near Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School led to reports of gunfire Wednesday morning, triggering a lockdown as police responded to the scene.

Witnesses question use of force in deadly DC Police shooting

Three D.C. police officers are on paid leave following two separate officer-involved shootings Tuesday along Georgia Avenue in Northwest, one of which resulted in a man’s death.

Suspect accused of lurking in women's locker room, says they identify as a transgender woman

Fairfax County police body worn camera video has been released displaying an encounter with a registered sex offender accused of lurking in a woman's locker room at a recreation center in Fairfax, Virginia.

DMV residents see utility bills spike as bitter cold grips region

With persistent cold weather plaguing the D.C. region, many residents have been experiencing sticker shock when looking at their energy bills.