Parents speak out at hours-long meeting on Fairfax County Schools school boundary changes

A late night school board meeting in Fairfax County went well into the evening as parents expressed concern over the school superintendent’s recommended school boundary changes, which would affect thousands of students. 

Parents, community members continue to voice concerns about MCPS redistricting

Parents and community leaders voiced strong opposition Thursday during a Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education working meeting over a controversial redistricting proposal known as "Option H."

Fairfax County Schools superintendent presents plan for school boundary changes
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A late-night school board meeting is still going on at this hour. The school superintendent is unveiling her recommended school boundary changes, which would affect thousands of students. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee joins us live outside tonight's school board meeting. 

Suspect charged with murder high-speed crash that left man dead in D.C.
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A man has been arrested for murder in a five-car crash that killed a pedestrian on Wednesday. Santana Zaki Matthews, 20, is being charged with second-degree murder while armed, according to court documents. FOX 5's Sydney Persing has the latest updates.

White House releases new details on Trump's plan for new ballroom
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Months after the White House's East Wing was demolished, the Trump administration presented plans for a new ballroom to a key commission. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal reports. 

Procession held for DC officer hit, killed while helping stranded driver on I‑695
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D.C. police are mourning the death of Officer Terry Bennett, who was struck by a vehicle on I‑695 just two days before Christmas. Bennett, who was assigned to the First District, died Wednesday after spending two weeks in the hospital. The department held a procession in his honor on Thursday afternoon. FOX 5's Bob Barnard reports. 

MCPS parents speak out against proposal to close Wootton High School
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Parents and community leaders voiced strong opposition Thursday during a Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education working meeting over a controversial redistricting proposal known as "Option H." FOX 5's Julie Donaldson explains.

DC Council urges mayor, MPD to end cooperation with ICE
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A new report by a D.C. Council committee is calling for the mayor and D.C. police to end cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. It comes as people are participating in an anti-ICE protest in Northwest tonight. FOX 5's Homa Bash is live with the latest. 

US border agents involved in Portland shooting, 2 people injured, officials say

The assistant secretary of the department of homeland security shared on X that the passengers of the vehicle were believed to be part of the Tren de Aragua, also known as a "megabanda," a category the local press in Venezuela use to refer to large organized criminal groups.

Content creator Trisha Paytas considers 2026 congressional bid

YouTuber, influencer and all-around internet personality Trisha Paytas says they're considering a 2026 congressional bid.

ICE officer who fatally shot woman in Minneapolis identified

The ICE officer who fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis on Wednesday has been identified as Jonathan Ross, who was the same officer who was dragged 50 yards in Bloomington back in June 2025.

New study reveals the US airports where you need to arrive the earliest to avoid travel stress- See the list

When it comes to air travel, passengers need to take into account how early they should arrive at the airport taking into account parking, passenger volume, and security wait times.  A new study reveals the U.S. airports where passengers need to arrive at the earliest to avoid trip disruptions.

These are the best cities for first-time homebuyers in 2026

A new study is listing the best markets for first-time homebuyers based on factors including affordability, availability, amenities and economic health.

Minnesota, Wisconsin health departments will not follow CDC vaccine guidance

The Minnesota Department of Health is breaking with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccine guidance after the federal organization made changes to the childhood immunization schedule.

Driver accused of topping 100 mph in Christmas double fatal I-495 crash in Virginia, police say

Investigators say the driver accused of causing a crash that killed a woman and a teenager on Christmas night along Interstate 495 in Fairfax County was traveling at more than 100 mph.

Senate advances resolution to limit Trump’s ability to attack Venezuela

The Senate has advanced a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela. Here's what we know.