Capitol Hill bomb threat suspect in custody

The suspect behind a bomb threat on Capitol Hill that prompted a massive police presence is now in custody, Capitol police said Thursday afternoon.

Lightning strike temporarily shuts down Washington Monument

The Washington Monument will remain shut down on Tuesday in order to repair damage caused by a lightning strike over the weekend.

Study: Summer could last for 6 months by century’s end

A new study revealed that summer could stick around for six months in the Northern hemisphere by 2100 if efforts to mitigate global warming don’t continue.

GOP rep says he intentionally sidestepped House metal detectors to get legal standing to sue Pelosi

"That's OK," Clyde said of a $15,000 fine. "I'm good with the taking a hit for the team. But we're going to win on this and we're going to have House Resolution 73 declared unconstitutional because it is unconstitutional."

VIDEO:  Biden stumbles multiple times, falls as he boards Air Force One

President Biden stumbled twice and fell as he climbed the stairs to Air Force One on Friday morning at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.

A good boy again: Biden’s dog will return to the White House

“He was going home,” Biden said. “I didn’t banish him to home. Jill was going to be away for four days. I was going to be away for two, so we took him home.”

New bipartisan push to make Daylight Saving Time permanent

Daylight Saving Time starts this Sunday, March 14, and lasts through November 7, but some senators are pushing to stop moving clocks back and forth twice a year.

6 Capitol police officers suspended, 35 under investigation after Capitol riot, spokesperson says

A spokesperson for the U.S. Capitol Police has confirmed to FOX 5 that the Office of Professional Responsibility is investigating the actions of 35 police officers on Jan. 6, the day of the riot at the Capitol, and suspended six officers with pay.

White House deputy press secretary resigns after threatening reporter

White House deputy press secretary T.J. Ducklo has resigned, the day after he was suspended for issuing a sexist and profane threat to a journalist seeking to cover his relationship with another reporter.

New surveillance video from Capitol Riot shows moments building was stormed

House impeachment managers have shown never before released security video from inside U.S. Capitol showing Jan. 6th rioters breaking into the building.

No charges advised for Capitol Police officer who fatally shot Ashli Babbitt during riot: report

A preliminary investigation has not found enough evidence to criminally charge the U.S. Capitol Police officer who fatally shot Ashli Babbitt, one of the rioters who stormed the building on Jan. 6, according to reports Monday that cited unnamed sources familiar with the inquiry.

George Floyd billboard in DC issues statement for justice

An activist group teamed up with artist Don Perlis to install a billboard in D.C. to commemorate the death of George Floyd – and to call out for social justice.

Seniors in Montgomery County turned away from confirmed COVID-19 vaccine appointments

Senior citizens in Montgomery County are contacting FOX 5 after being turned away from getting the vaccine, which is leaving some of the most vulnerable in the community disappointed and upset.

Pritzker sends 500 National Guard troops to D.C.

About 500 Illinois National Guard members will be heading to Washington D.C. where they will stay until mid-March for a ``security mission,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday.