Spanberger vetoes cannabis retail market and prescription drug pricing bills

Spanberger vetoed a wide slate of legislation Tuesday including bills that would have created a regulated cannabis retail market in the state and established a prescription drug affordability board.

House proposal would charge EV owners $130 yearly for road repairs

Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.

DC Democratic mayoral debate highlights key issues

The race for D.C. mayor took center stage Monday night at Georgetown University as candidates squared off in a high‑stakes debate hosted by FOX 5 and Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy.

Who won the DC mayoral debate? Analysts weigh in

Councilwoman Janeese Lewis-George, former councilman Kenyan McDuffie, and Gary Goodweather took the stage at Georgetown University Monday night to debate their plans for public safety, affordability, and education. 

Fact check: Donation and voting record claims surface at DC mayoral debate

A Monday night D.C. mayoral debate at Georgetown University featured Janeese Lewis-George, Kenyan McDuffie and Gary Goodweather, with clashes over public safety votes and campaign donations.

DEBATE REACTION: Gary Goodweather
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Democratic candidate Gary Goodweather reacts to his performance during the DC democratic mayoral debate.

DC Mayoral Candidates clash over crime, curfews & ICE
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The candidates sparred over youth curfews, teen violence, policing, MPD staffing shortages, ICE cooperation, National Guard deployments, and how to handle public safety in Washington, DC.

DEBATE REACTION: Janeese Lewis-George
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Democratic candidate Janeese Lewis-George reacts to her performance during the DC Democratic mayoral primary debate. 

WATCH: DC Democratic mayoral debate

FOX 5 D.C. and Georgetown University are hosting a televised debate tonight ahead of Washington, D.C.’s Democratic mayoral primary election.

DC MAYORAL DEBATE: Education
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Candidates describe their plan to improve DC public education, and discuss their initiatives to keep DC kids in school. 

DC debate explodes over Pepco bills, data centers & nuclear energy
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Candidates clashed over Pepco, data centers, renewable energy, and who’s responsible for skyrocketing utility costs in the District. 

DEBATE REACTION: Kenyan McDuffie (D)
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Democratic candidate for mayor Kenyan McDuffie reacts to his performance during the Democratic primary debate. 

DC Candidates Debate Childcare, Transit & Cost of Living
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DC mayoral candidates debated how to help middle-income families struggling with housing, childcare, groceries, and transportation costs.

DC MAYORAL DEBATE: Housing plans clash over affordability crisis
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The first major clash of the DC Democratic mayoral debate focused on housing, affordability, and the cost of living. Candidates Kenyon McDuffie, Janice Lewis George, and Gary Goodweather laid out competing visions for building affordable housing, cutting red tape, and helping residents stay in Washington, DC.

Ranked-choice voting in DC election
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Tom Fitzgerald breaks down the logistics of DC's ranked-choice voting system ahead of the Democratic primary debate for DC mayor. 

FDA drug center director removed in latest shake-up

The FDA's top drug official Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg is leaving in the latest shake-up at the powerful health agency. She said in a social media post late Friday that she was fired.

DC Democratic mayoral debate: Time, candidates, how to watch and more

FOX 5 DC and Georgetown University are hosting a televised debate Monday night ahead of Washington, D.C.’s Democratic mayoral primary election. Here's everything you need to know.

Rededicate 250 prayer rally draws thousands to National Mall

A daylong prayer rally drew thousands of people to the National Mall on Sunday where they heard speeches from prominent religious and political figures.