The longest as well as most recent shutdown in history was during Trump's first term. It lasted thirty-five days, from December 2018 to January 2019. As a result, the US lost $3 billion in gross ...

Daniels missed the last two games with a left knee injury. Terry McLaurin was also sidelined in last week’s loss to Atlanta. WASHINGTON - Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Jayden Daniels has ...

An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states.

While many federal agencies still operate during the shutdown, government employees’ jobs and several public services will be impacted. Here’s what you need to know.

This week, FOX 5 "In Your Hometown" segment, we visit Stafford County, which boasts all kind of American history to check out as we gear-up for the country's 250th birthday next year.

A new Maryland law taking effect Oct. 1 lets prosecutors combine thefts across counties into one larger, more serious charge. Cases tied to organized retail theft rings within 90 days can now be ...

New laws go into effect on Oct. 1, including one in Maryland that targets organized retail theft. The law allows prosecutors to group certain crimes together for charges.

Joshua Sear, CEO of the ride-hailing service Empower, agreed in court on Tuesday to shut down the app's D.C. operations after being threatened with jail time; he has two weeks to do so.

A Virginia high school instructional assistant has been arrested and charged with sexual battery after police say he inappropriately touched two students.

David Wayne Coffren, 32, of Waldorf, has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after he collided with a school bus in the 3700 block of Leonardtown Road in Waldorf on Monday.

They crawl, swim, and spread across Virginia – and officials warn they’re among the most destructive invaders in the commonwealth today. From insects that chew through forests to mussels that clog ...

The U.S. government shut down early Wednesday morning after Congress failed to pass a funding bill. Here’s what it means for federal workers, key services, and everyday Americans.