The Insurrection Act: What is it and could Trump invoke it for National Guard?
As conflict over Trump’s deployment of federal troops continues, Trump said Monday he’d be willing to invoke the Insurrection Act if necessary to get active duty military in states. Here’s what that means.
Flames engulf vehicle in northwest DC; no injuries reported
Flames engulfed a vehicle Monday night in northwest D.C., according to fire officials.
Government Shutdown 2025: DC communities stepping up
The effects of the federal shutdown continue to ripple across the region. From museums and marriage licenses to local governments scrambling to support furloughed workers, the impact is being felt in every corner of the DMV.
DC ranks in Top 5 'worst' cities in US to drive in: report
Driving through the District can feel like an obstacle course on the best of days — and WalletHub’s 2025 "Best & Worst Cities to Drive In" report confirms DC is one of the worst places in the country to be behind the wheel.
Cold, snowy start in Siberia: Could it mean more cold and snow in DC region this winter?
Fall may have only just arrived, but we know many in our region are already looking ahead to what winter may bring us. Our Winter Weather Outlook is due out soon, but the Fox 5 Weather Team is filling us in on what we could expect in the season ahead.
DC weather: Dry afternoon, evening showers possible Tuesday
Expect a dry start and finish to the workday Tuesday, but clouds and scattered showers could roll in later tonight.
Deadly North Dakota tornado upgraded to EF5, the first in US in 12 years
A deadly tornado in Enderlin, North Dakota, on June 20 has been upgraded to an EF5, marking the first EF5 tornado in the United States in 12 years.
Trump calls on Jay Jones to drop out of Virginia AG race after 'DEMENTED' texts resurface
President Donald Trump is demanding that Virginia Democrat Jerrauld “Jay" Jones drop out of the race for attorney general, posting a blistering statement on social media Sunday that intensified pressure on the Democratic candidate.
Motorcyclist killed in crash in Montgomery County identified
A deadly two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on Montrose Road claimed the life of a Rockville man over the weekend. The motorcyclist has since been identified.
MCPS hosts sessions on boundary study ahead of high school reopening
Montgomery County Public Schools is holding a series of information sessions on the Woodward Boundary Study.
DC police ID teen fatally shot in northeast
D.C. police have identified the teenager shot and killed Friday in northeast Washington.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia expected in court Monday
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is expected to appear in court Monday for a hearing in his ongoing deportation case.
Multiple homicides rattle Greenbelt; police release vehicle of interest photo in teen’s killing
A pair of deadly shootings just blocks apart has shaken a Greenbelt neighborhood, leaving residents frightened and frustrated. Two people, including a 14-year-old boy, were killed within 24 hours.
Government shutdown drags into second week with no deal in sight
The federal government shutdown entered its second week on Monday with lawmakers still at an impasse and no resolution in sight.
Maryland teen charged with stepfather's stabbing murder during argument: police
A teenager has been arrested and charged for his stepfather's murder after he was reportedly stabbed to death in Walford, Maryland last week.
Why does Virginia hold 'off-year' elections?
The general election is scheduled for Nov. 4, 2025. But why is it that Virginia is one of only four states that hold elections in "off years?"
Plane with 3 people on board crashes into Florida peanut field, no survivors found: LCSO
A plane with three people on board crashed in Williston on Sunday and the Levy County Sheriff's Office says they have not found any survivors.
Skydiving instructor dead after separation in air, student rescued
The student was stranded in the parachute for hours in a wooded area near Nashville. The skydiving instructor was later found dead.
AAA urges drivers to stay vigilant during deer-mating season to lower risk of costly collisions
With the fall and winter months coming up, deer-mating season is in full swing. AAA is waring drivers that these animals are now more likely to dart into the road and could potentially cause costly and risky collisions.
Montgomery mass shooting: 2 killed, 12 hurt in rival shootout
Rival gunmen started shooting at each other in a crowded downtown nightlife district Saturday night, killing two people and injuring 12 others, police said.