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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Household concerns emerge for federal workforce amid government shutdown
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jayden Daniels medically cleared to practice: Quinn
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.
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.
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.
FCPS high school instructional assistant arrested in alleged sexual battery of 2 students: police
A Virginia high school instructional assistant has been arrested and charged with sexual battery after police say he inappropriately touched two students.
Government Shutdown 2025 Updates: What does it mean when the government shuts down?
Washington is bracing for a potentially lengthy federal shutdown after lawmakers deadlocked and missed the government funding deadline.
Members of Congress continue to get paid during government shutdown
Despite failing to reach an agreement with President Donald Trump to keep government programs running by Wednesday’s deadline, members of Congress will continue to receive pay during the shutdown.
Border Patrol agents seize 52 lbs. of meth hidden in tire at US-Mexico border
Two people, a U.S. citizen and a Mexican national, were arrested.