FSU shooting: President Donald Trump statement
A suspect is in custody and multiple victims have been reported following an active shooter incident on the Florida State University (FSU) campus Thursday afternoon, according to the Associated Press. The severity of the victims’ injuries was not immediately known, according to the AP, and no further information was available about the individual in custody. President Donald J. Trump briefly spoke on the incident on Thursday afternoon, saying he has been briefed on the investigation.
FULL: Florida Gov. DeSantis advocates for law enforcement
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, at the Florida Highway Patrol Station in Fort Myers. DeSantis was joined by Dave Kerner, executive director of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, and the two spoke on the importance of law enforcement in the community.
Activist, former athlete Riley Gaines speaks out against Maine's transgender policies
Attorney General Pamela Bondi hosted a press conference Wednesday morning at the United States Department of Justice to announce a civil lawsuit against Maine in an effort to challenge the state's policy regarding transgender athletes competing in girls' and women's sports. This comes after Maine said it would not comply with the federal government's demands to ban transgender athletes from girls’ sports, a move that would violate state law. At the event, Bondi was joined by several key speakers, including former athlete and anti-trans activist Riley Gaines.
FULL: DOJ files lawsuit against Maine over transgender policies
Attorney General Pamela Bondi hosted a press conference Wednesday morning at the United States Department of Justice to announce enforcement actions against the state of Maine for violating Title IX. Bondi says a civil lawsuit will be filed against Maine over its transgender policies. This comes after Maine said it would not comply with the federal government's demands to ban transgender athletes from girls’ sports, a move that would violate state law. Supporters of President Donald Trump’s executive order argue it protects the integrity of women’s sports under Title IX, which a federal law prohibiting sex-based discrimination.
Democratic senator going to El Salvador to visit deported man
Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen said said he’ll go to El Salvador "to show solidarity" if President Donald Trump doesn’t secure the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia — a Salvadoran national living in Maryland, who was deported in what Trump officials have acknowledged was an "administrative error." FOX News Correspondent Griff Jenkins joins FOX 35 Orlando to talk this and other political headlines.
Casey DeSantis' assistance program under scrutiny
A Florida welfare assistance program led by First Lady Casey DeSantis is facing new scrutiny from lawmakers who want an accounting of where they money is and who's helping. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says House Republican leaders are using this as an excuse to batter him and his wife politically and she considers a run for governor.
Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at LA rally
Sen. Bernie Sanders spoke at a rally on Saturday in Los Angeles, California. The rally is part of the "Fighting Oligarchy" tour with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez are visiting cities across the United States to discuss how to "take on the Oligarchs and corporate interests who have so much power and influence in this country."
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks at LA rally
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spoke at a rally on Saturday in Los Angeles, California. The rally is part of the "Fighting Oligarchy" tour with Sen. Bernie Sanders. Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez are visiting cities across the United States to discuss how to "take on the Oligarchs and corporate interests who have so much power and influence in this country."
FULL: Bernie Sanders 'Fighting Oligarchy' rally in LA
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spoke at a rally on Saturday in Los Angeles, California. The rally is part of the pair's "Fighting Oligarchy" tour. Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez are visiting cities across the United States to discuss how to "take on the Oligarchs and corporate interests who have so much power and influence in this country."
U.S. Treasury: DOGE doesn't deny deficit
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) says it has now saved taxpayers more than $150 billion so far, but new date shows that DOGE hasn't made a dent in the deficit because of increased spending. The treasury department reports that spending is up more than $139 billion in the first three months of this yea. The federal government has borrowed $41 million more during that period than last year. Democrats are now questioning where DOGE is adding to the deficit by making cuts that later end up being overturned by the courts.
President Trump's immigration crackdown being tested in courts
President Donald J. Trump's immigration crackdown is being tested in the courts. Judges handed down several rulings on various cases. FOX 35's Caroline Shively has the details from Washington, D.C.
Tariff battle continues between U.S. and China
The tariff battle is continuing between the United States and China, but the ongoing fight between the two countries is starting to have an impact on how Americans feel about the economy. Despite the fears, the White House says dozens of countries are coming to the table.
Could trade policies help U.S. furniture industry?
There are some signs that President Donald J. Trump's trade policies might be helping the United States furniture industry. Some American manufacturers say they are already seeing some benefits. FOX 35's Chelsea Torres speaks to some of the local businesses in the furniture capital of the U.S. in High Point, North Carolina.
Karoline Leavitt White House press briefing
U.S. President Donald J. Trump's Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing at 1 p.m. Friday at the White House. Leavitt discussed several updates from Trump, including immigration, tariffs, economy, inflation and the release of detained Americans abroad.
Florida suspects smash into Tesla gate and steal 3 cars
Surveillance footage captured the moment two suspected car thieves rammed down a gate and drove off with two Teslas on Thursday from a parking lot in Miami, Florida. Deputies said they currently do not have any information on the subjects, and the stolen cars have not been recovered.
President Trump speaks after tariff changes, meets with cabinet
President Donald Trump met with the members of his Cabinet on Wednesday afternoon. The meeting comes a day after Trump put a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs on more than 75 countries but maintained a 10% tariff on nearly all global imports. However, he raised tariffs on China to 125%. Trump said his administration is working with a lot of different countries, saying they’re “trying to get the world to treat us fairly.”
AG charges Ryan Routh for attempted assassination of Trump
On Thursday, Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on social media that his office is officially charging Ryan Routh for attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald J. Trump. Uthmeier thanked Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel for their help with the matter, saying "we now have a federal government willing to work with the states to pursue justice."
Markets rebound after Trump's reversal on tariffs
United States stocks skyrocketed higher after President Donald Trump announced the authorization of a 90-day pause on the “reciprocal” tariffs that had gone into effect Wednesday, with the exception of China. Although Wall Street breathed a sigh of relief as the markets rallied, investors said they are not necessarily in the clear.
Trump tariffs: U.S. Rep expresses support, talks benefits
Yesterday, President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on the new United States tariffs, with the exception being China. Trump said the China tariffs will be increased to 125% from 104% after China announced additional retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. Congresswoman Kat Cammack joins FOX 35 to talk about the latest tariff updates, saying she supports the tariffs and discussing their benefits.
Gulf of America name change approved by Florida Legislature
Florida lawmakers passed bills to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America" in state laws and materials.