Kenyan McDuffie announces run for DC mayor
Former D.C. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie is officially running for mayor of the nation’s capital.
Former D.C. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie is officially running for mayor of the nation’s capital.
Suspected National Guard shooter due back in court on two new charges
A deadly shooting case with ties to the National Guard and the White House is heading back to court, and prosecutors have now expanded the charges.
A deadly shooting case with ties to the National Guard and the White House is heading back to court, and prosecutors have now expanded the charges.
US freezes all visa processing for 75 countries, including Somalia, Russia, Iran
The State Department is pausing all visa processing for 75 countries in an effort to crack down on applicants deemed likely to become a public charge.
The State Department is pausing all visa processing for 75 countries in an effort to crack down on applicants deemed likely to become a public charge.
2 men rescued from ledge of Montgomery County hotel after evading alleged robbers
A tense and dangerous rescue effort unfolded at the Embassy Suites on Democracy Boulevard after two men escaped from armed robbers, but ended up on a ledge.
A tense and dangerous rescue effort unfolded at the Embassy Suites on Democracy Boulevard after two men escaped from armed robbers, but ended up on a ledge.
New surveillance video of hotel armed robbery suspect released
A tense and dangerous rescue effort unfolded at the Embassy Suites on Democracy Boulevard after two men escaped from armed robbers but ended up on a ledge.
A tense and dangerous rescue effort unfolded at the Embassy Suites on Democracy Boulevard after two men escaped from armed robbers but ended up on a ledge.
Controversial bill could limit cooperation with ICE
Limiting cooperation with ICE is the goal of a controversial bill up for debate in Montgomery County, with the council holding hearings on the measure Tuesday.
Limiting cooperation with ICE is the goal of a controversial bill up for debate in Montgomery County, with the council holding hearings on the measure Tuesday.
DC Water lowers massive cutterhead for Potomac River Tunnel Project
DC Water took a major step Tuesday in the Potomac River Tunnel Project, lowering the cutterhead for ‘Mary,’ the tunnel boring machine that will dig the northern section of the new tunnel.
DC Water took a major step Tuesday in the Potomac River Tunnel Project, lowering the cutterhead for ‘Mary,’ the tunnel boring machine that will dig the northern section of the new tunnel.
Record number of tips helps Fairfax County police solve crimes
In Fairfax County, 2025 was a record year for people helping police solve crimes.
In Fairfax County, 2025 was a record year for people helping police solve crimes.
Record number of tips helps Fairfax County police solve crimes
In Fairfax County, 2025 was a record year for people helping police solve crimes. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal has the details.
In Fairfax County, 2025 was a record year for people helping police solve crimes. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal has the details.
Trump threatens funding to Minnesota: Is it legal?
President Donald Trump has put sanctuary states, including Minnesota, on notice with a new funding threat. Meanwhile, the legality of such cuts is in question.
President Donald Trump has put sanctuary states, including Minnesota, on notice with a new funding threat. Meanwhile, the legality of such cuts is in question.
Maryland’s $1B budget gap tied to housing shortage, new state data shows
Maryland is facing a budget shortfall of more than $1 billion, and new state data shows a growing housing crisis is a major factor behind it.
Maryland is facing a budget shortfall of more than $1 billion, and new state data shows a growing housing crisis is a major factor behind it.
Fairfax County School Board considering boundary changes
This past Saturday, 86 speakers voiced concerns about the proposed redistricting plan presented by Fairfax County Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. There were speakers who came back Tuesday and were planning on continuing to express their displeasure, but some changed their remarks.
This past Saturday, 86 speakers voiced concerns about the proposed redistricting plan presented by Fairfax County Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. There were speakers who came back Tuesday and were planning on continuing to express their displeasure, but some changed their remarks.
2 charged with murder after Gaithersburg teen killed over Moose Knuckles coat
Authorities say two people have been arrested and charged in the shooting death of a Gaithersburg man earlier this month. Police identified the suspects as 16‑year‑old Wisdom Da‑Silva Baptista, of Gaithersburg, and 20‑year‑old Kevin Jesus Perez Fierro, of Montgomery Village. Both are charged with first‑degree murder and armed robbery in the killing of 18-year-old Taeyon Malachi Prather.
Authorities say two people have been arrested and charged in the shooting death of a Gaithersburg man earlier this month. Police identified the suspects as 16‑year‑old Wisdom Da‑Silva Baptista, of Gaithersburg, and 20‑year‑old Kevin Jesus Perez Fierro, of Montgomery Village. Both are charged with first‑degree murder and armed robbery in the killing of 18-year-old Taeyon Malachi Prather.
Fairfax County School Board considering boundary changes
This past Saturday, 86 speakers voiced concerns about the proposed redistricting plan presented by Fairfax County Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. There were speakers who came back Tuesday and were planning on continuing to express their displeasure, but some changed their remarks.
This past Saturday, 86 speakers voiced concerns about the proposed redistricting plan presented by Fairfax County Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. There were speakers who came back Tuesday and were planning on continuing to express their displeasure, but some changed their remarks.
Maryland’s $1B budget gap tied to housing shortage, new state data shows
Maryland is facing a budget shortfall of more than $1 billion, and new state data shows a growing housing crisis is a major factor behind it. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee reports.
Maryland is facing a budget shortfall of more than $1 billion, and new state data shows a growing housing crisis is a major factor behind it. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee reports.
Student hit, killed in crash near Loudoun County high school
A Loudon County school and its community are mourning the tragic loss of a student this week.
A Loudon County school and its community are mourning the tragic loss of a student this week.
Brendan Banfield Trial: Opening statements in murder case tied to alleged au pair affair
The murder trial of Brendan Banfield is now underway in Fairfax County, with opening statements set for Tuesday after a jury was seated Monday. Banfield is accused of killing his wife and another man amid what prosecutors describe as an affair with the family’s au pair.
The murder trial of Brendan Banfield is now underway in Fairfax County, with opening statements set for Tuesday after a jury was seated Monday. Banfield is accused of killing his wife and another man amid what prosecutors describe as an affair with the family’s au pair.
Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies
Claudette Colvin, arrested at 15 years old for refusing to give up her bus seat, helped spark the civil rights movement.
Claudette Colvin, arrested at 15 years old for refusing to give up her bus seat, helped spark the civil rights movement.
Authorities say student killed in crash near Loudoun County high school was hit by LCPS employee
A Loudon County school and its community are mourning the tragic loss of a student this week.
A Loudon County school and its community are mourning the tragic loss of a student this week.
These baby names are at risk of going extinct in 2026
Some baby names are disappearing fast. New data reveals which once-trendy names are falling out of favor.
Some baby names are disappearing fast. New data reveals which once-trendy names are falling out of favor.