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. 

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 Atlanta 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. 

Banner featuring Trump displayed on DOJ headquarters

A large banner featuring President Donald Trump’s face has been displayed on the Department of Justice headquarters Thursday. 

Metro Atlanta teen arrested outside US Capitol with loaded shotgun

U.S. Capitol police arrested 18-year-old Carter Camacho from Smyrna on Tuesday afternoon after he reportedly charged toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun.

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.

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.

Monks bring peace message to Washington DC, return to Texas begins

After 109 days and roughly 2,300 miles on foot, nearly 20 Buddhist monks brought their “Walk for Peace" to a powerful pause this week on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

Walk for Peace monks arriving in Washington DC today

After 108 days on the road, a group of Buddhist monks in saffron robes is set to step into Washington, D.C., on foot Tuesday, finishing a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace that began in Fort Worth, Texas.

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.

Epstein victims blast DOJ for releasing nude photos, names in file dump

The latest Jeffrey Epstein documents released by the Justice Department included nude photos, names and faces of Epstein’s victims. That wasn't supposed to happen.

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.

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.

Clintons agree to testify before Congress in Epstein probe, chief of staff says

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in the House Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

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.

Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as new chairman of Federal Reserve

Kevin Warsh served on the Federal Reserve's board for several years and is expected to replace current Fed chair Jerome Powell when his term ends in May.

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.