Southwest Airlines ending flights at Washington Dulles and Chicago O’Hare in June
Southwest Airlines is ending service at Washington Dulles and Chicago O’Hare this summer. Customers with affected reservations can rebook or request a refund.
Southwest Airlines is ending service at Washington Dulles and Chicago O’Hare this summer. Customers with affected reservations can rebook or request a refund.
‘Titanic-inspired’ statue of Trump, Epstein pops up in DC
A statue depicting President Donald Trump and the late Jeffrey Epstein reenacting that famous Jack and Rose scene in the movie "Titanic," popped up in D.C. earlier this week.
A statue depicting President Donald Trump and the late Jeffrey Epstein reenacting that famous Jack and Rose scene in the movie "Titanic," popped up in D.C. earlier this week.
Vehicle drove through barricade outside White House; driver apprehended: officials
A Secret Service investigation is underway near the White House after officials say a vehicle drove through a barricade early Wednesday morning.
A Secret Service investigation is underway near the White House after officials say a vehicle drove through a barricade early Wednesday morning.
Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Minnesota Fraud: Walz, Ellison testify before House Oversight Committee
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are testifying before the House Oversight Committee to face questions about alleged misuse of federal funds intended for social services and Medicaid programs. Watch live here.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison are testifying before the House Oversight Committee to face questions about alleged misuse of federal funds intended for social services and Medicaid programs. Watch live here.
Congress set to debate war powers as Iran conflict is already unfolding
The U.S. Congress is preparing to open a war powers debate over President Donald Trump’s authority to strike Iran even as the bombing is already underway and the country is effectively at war.
The U.S. Congress is preparing to open a war powers debate over President Donald Trump’s authority to strike Iran even as the bombing is already underway and the country is effectively at war.
Texas lawmakers react to US strikes in Iran
The United States and Israel conducted military strikes on Iran on Saturday and President Donald Trump called on the Iranian public to “seize control of your destiny" by rising up against Islamic leadership in the country.
The United States and Israel conducted military strikes on Iran on Saturday and President Donald Trump called on the Iranian public to “seize control of your destiny" by rising up against Islamic leadership in the country.
National Guardsman injured in DC shooting receives Purple Heart at State of the Union
President Donald Trump recognized the National Guardsman who was shot in an attack in Washington, D.C. during the State of the Union address Tuesday night.
President Donald Trump recognized the National Guardsman who was shot in an attack in Washington, D.C. during the State of the Union address Tuesday night.
2026 State of the Union: Timing, how to watch & more
President Donald Trump will deliver the 2026 State of the Union on Tuesday night and FOX 5 DC will have live coverage of the event.
President Donald Trump will deliver the 2026 State of the Union on Tuesday night and FOX 5 DC will have live coverage of the event.
Women’s US Olympic hockey team declines State of the Union invite
President Donald Trump invited both the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team and the U.S. women's Olympic hockey team – who both won gold medals at the Milan Cortina Olympics – to the State of the Union on Tuesday. But it seems only one team will be able to make it.
President Donald Trump invited both the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team and the U.S. women's Olympic hockey team – who both won gold medals at the Milan Cortina Olympics – to the State of the Union on Tuesday. But it seems only one team will be able to make it.
Man arrested after running toward US Capitol with loaded shotgun, police say
A man was arrested outside the U.S. Capitol building on Tuesday after bringing a loaded shotgun onto the premises, U.S. Capitol Police say.
A man was arrested outside the U.S. Capitol building on Tuesday after bringing a loaded shotgun onto the premises, U.S. Capitol Police say.
DHS shutdown now in effect after Congress fails to reach funding deal
The Department of Homeland Security is now partially shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the midnight deadline.
The Department of Homeland Security is now partially shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the midnight deadline.
Government Shutdown: DHS closure seems certain as funding talks stall
A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security appeared all but certain as House and Senate lawmakers prepared to leave Washington for a 10‑day recess and negotiations with the White House over Democrats’ demands stalled.
A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security appeared all but certain as House and Senate lawmakers prepared to leave Washington for a 10‑day recess and negotiations with the White House over Democrats’ demands stalled.
US Attorney Pirro seems to walk back threats to arrest lawful gun owners following backlash
During an appearance on Fox News on Monday, Pirro said that anyone who brings a gun to D.C., even if they're licensed to carry it elsewhere, should count on facing arrest.
During an appearance on Fox News on Monday, Pirro said that anyone who brings a gun to D.C., even if they're licensed to carry it elsewhere, should count on facing arrest.
Government Shutdown 2026: Partial shutdown ends after House vote
The House has passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown Tuesday afternoon.
The House has passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown Tuesday afternoon.
Asian elephant calf born at National Zoo for first time in nearly 25 years
The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., is celebrating the birth of a very special addition to the family this month!
The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., is celebrating the birth of a very special addition to the family this month!
Trump plans to close Kennedy Center for 2 years starting July 4
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he plans to close The Kennedy Center for two years beginning in July.
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he plans to close The Kennedy Center for two years beginning in July.
Why the next full moon is called the 'Snow Moon' — and how to see it
The 2026 'Snow Moon,' February’s full moon, peaks Sunday, Feb. 1. Named for winter’s snowier months, it will be visible at moonrise with easy viewing for skywatchers.
The 2026 'Snow Moon,' February’s full moon, peaks Sunday, Feb. 1. Named for winter’s snowier months, it will be visible at moonrise with easy viewing for skywatchers.
5 injured in shooting after fight breaks out on Metrobus in Northwest DC: police
Five people were injured in a shooting in Northwest D.C. Thursday evening, according to officials.
Five people were injured in a shooting in Northwest D.C. Thursday evening, according to officials.
Air Force One returns to Joint Base Andrews after 'minor electrical issue,' White House says
Air Force One had to return to Joint Base Andrews in Washington, D.C. after taking off Tuesday night.
Air Force One had to return to Joint Base Andrews in Washington, D.C. after taking off Tuesday night.