Make Camo Your Cause 2026

Good morning. I'm Julie Donaldson. It is 4 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11th. Thank you for starting your morning with us right here on Fox 5 and streaming on Fox Local. Here's what's happening today. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moved to a military base after threats from Iran. The breaking developments this morning. And Naresh Bhat, guilty on all counts, convicted of his wife's murder more than two years after her disappearance. Reaction from outside the courtroom. Plus, we are hearing from ICE and a Maryland senator after a Maryland student and her mom were taken into custody. And good morning. Welcome on in. You're halfway through the week. Caesar Cornejo is here to tell us what we were expecting weather-wise. And I feel like every single time I've been talking to you, really, over the last month, I'm saying it's been beautiful outside. It really has, Julie. Outside of the little events where it gets a little cold, maybe a little rainy, it's been picture perfect for the most part. So that's really what we've been having throughout most of October and a good part of November. And that really sticks around at least for today, right? So we're dealing with one more day of beautiful weather out there where we continue to see temperatures going to be on the warmer side of things, right? So we're expecting most of us to get back up into the mid to upper 60s as well as also seeing mostly sunny skies. But things are expected to change. Looking at our next chance of rain here, we're going to break that down and what that means for the weekend here in just a couple of minutes. Over to you. Thank you, Caesar. We're now turning our attention to some breaking news in Prince George's County, where police are investigating a deadly incident overnight in Hyattsville. Our Marine Ume is live at the scene with what we know so far. Good morning, Marine. That's right. So we are here on 14th Avenue. Let me step aside. You can still see the police scene here, very active. In fact, the victim's body, unfortunately, still here. We won't show you that, but you can see the work continuing to try to identify the person who did this and really figure out what happened here. Again, this is 14th Avenue in Hyattsville, the 7900 block. This all happened around 1 a.m., we understand. Police got to the scene. They found a man right there in that roadway. He was pronounced dead on scene. Investigators say the driver involved did not stay here. They have not released any information About that driver or the vehicle involved, police are asking anyone who saw the collision who may have had maybe dash camera or a home surveillance video to contact Prince George's County Police. They say even footage that seems insignificant could really help investigators in this case. This is an area surrounded by a lot of apartment buildings. A lot of people here use public transportation, so a lot of foot traffic in this area. So you will be seeing people moving about quite frequently here. Cars, unfortunately, going a little faster. But again, this is 14th Avenue and Kanawha Street. This area has been blocked off, and so traffic is not able to move as freely. It might be detoured in some ways, but cars can still come through. This area, again, very, very populated with people. Right now, the victim's body being taken away from the scene here. But the investigation continuing this morning. The person who hit the victim, unfortunately, again, not staying on the scene. Police searching for who that person might be and also the car involved. Right now, the investigation very much ongoing. Police, I've seen them in the area looking, talking to people and trying to get more information. Of course, as we learn more information about what might have happened here, we'll be sure to come back and share that with you. But that's the latest from here in Hyattsville. I'll send it back to you guys in the studio. All right, thanks, Maureen. At least three people were killed in a crash after an SUV hit a food stand in North Hollywood. According to the city's fire departments, the vehicle crashed into several pedestrians Tuesday evening. Three others were critically injured and transported to local hospitals. Now, police say that the driver was removed from the vehicle and was conscious, but appeared to be in shock. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass said that they will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. Another Fox 5 News alert now. Fox News is reporting Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been moved to a military base after Iranian threats threatened against his life. A senior administrator official says that the threat reached more, quote, more than an advanced stage. The official says that the threats prompted Bessent and his family to make the move. The Treasury Department confirms his relocation and says that he will not be deterred as he leads efforts to isolate Iran financially with sanctions and trade restrictions. Now, this comes as a reported threat from Iran has forced the U.S. Air Force to scramble aircraft out of a base in eastern England. Thirteen American planes evacuating RAF Mildenhall yesterday for bases in Scotland, Spain and Germany. This marks the second evacuation in recent weeks, coming shortly after bombers pulled out of RAF Fairford over a suspected Iran-linked terror plot. Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the move, saying that the U.S. is constantly repositioning forces around the world for a variety of reasons. The jury fined the accused Naresh Dutt-Bott, guilty of first-degree murder, signed for person juror number 79, dated November 10, 2026. Naresh Bott will be sentenced in March after he was found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Mamata Cofley. It took the jury four hours to deliberate. They also found Bott guilty of concealing and defiling her body. On the stand, Bott admitted to cutting her body with a saw and dumping her remains in the trash in 2024. He claimed that she died by suicide and that he panicked, but the jury did not buy it. Mamata's family, friends, and supporters cheered as the verdict came down. We were not surprised. For those who were close to the family and for those who had so many proofs already, we were not surprised that he dismembered Mamata and we were certain and sure that he killed Mamata. And today, nobody can undo that, how cruelly he stole Mamata from all of us, from this world. But at least now we are happy that the justice has been served. Maybe I could sleep better tonight. We can all sleep better tonight. Yes. What a peace in my heart. Nirshbud is facing life in prison. He will be sentenced on March 12th. Well, tomorrow is Lobby Day, an opportunity for residents and advocates to meet directly with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Participants, they are expected to rally together to urge Congress to place strict limits on President Trump's proposed redevelopment of East Potomac Park until seawall repairs are complete. They're also seeking assurances that the park will remain an affordable and public multi-use space. 406 checking in with our first look at our weather this morning, Wednesday morning. Taking a look downtown as the monuments are lit up there. Caesar, yesterday I even went outside and said, you know, I want to have lunch outside because it was gorgeous. Go for a walk. It's still our days where you want to take advantage of the sunshine because it warms you up from the little bit of the chilly mornings we've been having. It definitely does, Julie. And honestly, as we continue getting later into the season, these days are going to be rarer and rarer. So we want to make sure that you get out. outside and enjoy it, right? Definitely a bit on the cooler side to start off this morning as temperatures continue to hang well in towards most of those 40s and even some 50s once again, right? Close to 50 at least here in D.C. At Reagan National, you can see 51 over at Colonial Beach. But for the rest of us here in parts of the suburbs, of course, you could see a lot of 40s still hanging around as well. So certainly a little bit of a chillier start to the day. But for the most part, it isn't going to stay like that. Once we get more of the sunshine going around for us. So looking at what we have on satellite and radar, plenty of dry skies, but. You can see that big, giant red L in the middle of the country. That's actually going to be sliding towards us. And, of course, it is that ensuing rain system that we are expecting. So dry and mild for today, but just in about 24 hours, we'll start to see that changing up a little bit for us. So get outside, enjoy some of the last day of the 60s here for us, and enjoy maybe a little bit more of that sunshine before cloud cover does start to make its way in towards the rest of this afternoon. Otherwise, you are expected to see. We'll see temperatures cooling down as we head into the weekend. We're going to talk about the details of that here in just a couple of minutes. Julie. Thank you. Let's check in on your morning commute here at 408. All right. Doesn't look like there's much to have to worry about. If you're heading out on the roads, the drive times in the D.C. majors between the Beltway and 11th Street Bridge, just six minutes. If you're on 295 between Kilnworth Avenue and 11th Street Bridge, four minutes. And between Kilnworth Avenue and 3rd Street Tunnel, eight minutes there. Well, this morning we were hearing a response from ICE and Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen after a UMD student and her mom were taken into custody. Maria Jose Flores Garcia is a freshman at UMD. The agency says it plans to deport them both and confirm that Garcia entered the U.S. illegally. Her boyfriend told Fox 5 the two women went to an immigration check-in last week in Baltimore when both were taken into custody. Obviously, people come into this country with hopes and opportunities that they might not have in their countries. And I'm just trying to say that, like, obviously, she had fulfilled the best to her power, the opportunity that she was given. And it'd be very sad for her, for all of her hard work and her time to just be put to waste. Senator Van Hollen strongly criticized the detainment, saying it disproves ICE claims of targeting only dangerous criminals. Meanwhile, UMD says that they are aware and working to connect her loved ones with elected officials. DHS says that she will remain in ICE custody pending her removal from the United States. Two bills aimed at strengthening protections for immigrant residents now head to County Executive Mark Elrich's desks for his signature. The County Council unanimously passed the bills. The first measure bars the county from hiring recent ICE and Border Patrol employees into public-facing roles. And the second, it updates local fair housing laws, outlawing discrimination based on citizenship status and allowing renters to terminate leases early if a household member is detained or deported. Do you have a concealed carry with you? I'm not going to answer any questions. Okay. Run the firearm. You understand you're required to present your concealed carry? It's not a legal firearm. I'm not asking about the firearm. I'm asking about a concealed carry. I'm not answering any questions. Okay, cool. This morning, we are getting a look at a new body camera video of Fairfax County police making arrests following an investigation into a shootout in a local neighborhood. No police credit license plate readers for helping track down the suspects, but many communities across the country are getting rid of license plate readers. However, Fairfax County police say that they help keep the community safe. After the incident in Hybla Valley, multiple suspects were arrested and seven guns taken off the streets. Altogether, Fairfax County has 84 fixed license plate readers and more than 700 located inside of police cars. Now, in recent months, local jurisdictions, including Alexandria and Arlington, have opted to remove their cameras in part due to privacy concerns. Well, in honor of Veterans Day, USAA will host a special ceremony celebrating the more than 41 million service members who served in all major military conflicts since World War II. The event starts at 4 p.m. at the National Military Monument, which sits steps beneath the Lincoln Memorial, and will include a performance by country artist and Purple Heart recipient Scotty Hastings. And remember, Fox is partnering with U.S. Vets for the sixth annual Make Camo Your Cause campaign. Just scan that QR code on your screen to make a donation or to purchase camo gear. We also have more information on our website. The campaign runs until Sunday, November 15th.