Trump outlines next steps in military action against Iran in address to nation
President Donald Trump addressed the nation Wednesday night to provide an update on U.S. military operations against Iran.
President Donald Trump addressed the nation Wednesday night to provide an update on U.S. military operations against Iran.
Trump attends Supreme Court as justices hear birthright citizenship case
The Supreme Court cast doubt Wednesday on President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in a high‑stakes case highlighted by the president’s appearance in the courtroom.
The Supreme Court cast doubt Wednesday on President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in a high‑stakes case highlighted by the president’s appearance in the courtroom.
Trump says military building 'massive complex' beneath new White House ballroom
President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. military is constructing a "massive complex" beneath the new White House ballroom that’s being built on the former East Wing site.
President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. military is constructing a "massive complex" beneath the new White House ballroom that’s being built on the former East Wing site.
UFC Freedom 250: Match details at the White House in June
President Trump is hosting a UFC fight on White House grounds to celebrate his 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th anniversary. Here’s everything to know about the event.
President Trump is hosting a UFC fight on White House grounds to celebrate his 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th anniversary. Here’s everything to know about the event.
Cherry blossom peak bloom arrives in DC, boosted by warm weather
Peak bloom has arrived for Washington, D.C.’s cherry blossoms, the National Park Service announced Thursday.
Peak bloom has arrived for Washington, D.C.’s cherry blossoms, the National Park Service announced Thursday.
Trump installs Columbus statue near White House, reigniting debate over legacy
A replica statue of Christopher Columbus has been installed near the White House, reflecting President Trump’s renewed effort to honor the explorer despite ongoing controversy over his legacy.
A replica statue of Christopher Columbus has been installed near the White House, reflecting President Trump’s renewed effort to honor the explorer despite ongoing controversy over his legacy.
‘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.
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.
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.
A 15-week ‘Walk for Peace’ concludes with Buddhist monks’ arrival in Washington
A group of Buddhist monks reached Washington, D.C., Tuesday, walking single file across a bridge over the Potomac River to cap a 15-week trek from Texas that has captivated the country.
A group of Buddhist monks reached Washington, D.C., Tuesday, walking single file across a bridge over the Potomac River to cap a 15-week trek from Texas that has captivated the country.
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!
Here's when to expect your tax refund from the IRS
Tax season kicked off last week, which means some Americans could see their refunds in just a few weeks.
Tax season kicked off last week, which means some Americans could see their refunds in just a few weeks.
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.