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On Wednesday afternoon, President Donald Trump participated in a swearing-in ceremony for the Interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia in the Oval Office. Jeanine Pirro, FOX News host and former prosecutor, was appointed. Following the ceremony, Trump then answered questions, touching on topics including the country's tension with Russia, the Ukraine war, the "Big, Beautiful Bill" and DOGE.

On Wednesday afternoon, President Donald Trump particpated in a swearing-in ceremony for the Interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia in the Oval Office. Jeanine Pirro, FOX News host and former prosecutor, was appointed. Pirro is serving as the interim U.S. attorney following the resignation of Ed Martin, Trump's initial pick to serve in the role.

Congressman Darren Soto hosted a press conference on Wednesday afternoon at the Orlando International Airport (MCO) with Greater Orlando Aviation Authority and Kissimmee Gateway Airport representatives to announce more than $33.5 million in FY25 Airport Infrastructure Grants for MCO and Kissimmee Gateway Airport.

Affordable housing is one of the major issues the City of Orlando is continuing to struggle with. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and other city leaders gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate the completion of Palm Gardens Orlando, a 150-unit affordable housing complex created through the transformation of the old Ambassador Hotel.

Secretary Marco Rubio is meeting with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Wednesday morning at the Department of State.

Lightning strikes have sparked several fires in the Central Florida area lately. Aaron Funk, operations chief for the Seminole County Office of Emergency Management, joins Good Day Orlando to discuss what you can do to protect your homes from lightning.

The United Soccer League and Central Florida Pro Soccer announced last week plans to bring a men's soccer team to Winter Garden. This comes after the ownership group "Central Florida Pro Soccer" received a letter of intent from the City of Winter Garden for a 72-acre site in East Winter Garden. If the city approves it, the complex would have a 5,000-seat stadium, hotel space, baseball fields and pickleball courts. Justin Papadakis, deputy CEO and chief real estate officer with the USL, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the project.

The Interstate 4 Under the Bridge project has been an almost ten year development. There have been several iterations of it and the City of Orlando most recently put out the request for proposal and selected Whiting Turner. Shan Rose, District 5 Interim Commissioner, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the plan, as well as updates in downtown Orlando.

Tensions between the U.S. and Russia are escalating, particularly due to the war in Ukraine and the potential for further escalation in the conflict. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has triggered a cascade of events, including the suspension of a key nuclear arms treaty, concerns about potential nuclear use and heightened military activity. Could we have the escalation of another "Cold War" between the U.S. and Russia? Jay Voorhees, retired colonel and special operations veteran, joins Good Day Orlando to discuss the possibility.

Tensions between the U.S. and Russia are escalating, particularly due to the war in Ukraine and the potential for further escalation in the conflict. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has triggered a cascade of events, including the suspension of a key nuclear arms treaty, concerns about potential nuclear use and heightened military activity. FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader joins Good Day Orlando to talk all the latest political headlines.

All northbound lanes on Florida's turnpike near the Clermont area are currently blocked due to a tractor trailer on fire. There have been no injuries reported, and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and tow trucks are at the scene to help with clean-up.