New special session on immigration begins today
After a bitter few weeks in Tallahassee, Gov. Ron DeSantis says he and Florida Republicans now have a deal on legislation concerning illegal immigration. Today, lawmakers will come back to the table for another special session.
After a bitter few weeks in Tallahassee, Gov. Ron DeSantis says he and Florida Republicans now have a deal on legislation concerning illegal immigration. Today, lawmakers will come back to the table for another special session.
DeSantis signs immigration enforcement deal with Trump White House; Florida second state to do so
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced a new partnership between the Florida Highway Patrol and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to enhance immigration enforcement within the state.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced a new partnership between the Florida Highway Patrol and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to enhance immigration enforcement within the state.
DeSantis softens tone in immigration clash with GOP lawmakers
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican legislative leaders are at odds over an immigration enforcement plan.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican legislative leaders are at odds over an immigration enforcement plan.
Trump tariffs on Mexico, Canada delayed for 30 days amid border negotiations
President Donald Trump delayed planned tariffs on Mexico and Canada for 30 days after both countries agreed to strengthen border security.
President Donald Trump delayed planned tariffs on Mexico and Canada for 30 days after both countries agreed to strengthen border security.
Trump administration to implement tariffs on Saturday
Now in effect this morning, President Donald Trump has put in place 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from China.
Now in effect this morning, President Donald Trump has put in place 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from China.
Rep. Darren Soto speaks on federal funding freeze
U.S. Rep Darren Soto hosted a press conference Friday morning in which he slammed the Trump administration for its attempt to illegally defund programs in Central Florida and across the country.
U.S. Rep Darren Soto hosted a press conference Friday morning in which he slammed the Trump administration for its attempt to illegally defund programs in Central Florida and across the country.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shares plans for illegal immigration
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed his plans to address illegal immigration at a press conference hosted at 11 a.m. on Friday in Destin.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed his plans to address illegal immigration at a press conference hosted at 11 a.m. on Friday in Destin.
Florida law enforcement prepares for increase in immigration detentions amid federal crackdown
Immigration enforcement efforts across Florida are ramping up, leading to increased detentions and heightened concerns among immigrant communities.
Immigration enforcement efforts across Florida are ramping up, leading to increased detentions and heightened concerns among immigrant communities.
Volusia County Sheriff's Office making changes following President Trump's immigration reform policies
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said he has implemented changes within the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office to better provide federal agencies with information on undocumented immigrants arrested for criminal behaviors.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said he has implemented changes within the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office to better provide federal agencies with information on undocumented immigrants arrested for criminal behaviors.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasts new immigration reform bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted the new immigration reform bill passed by Florida Legislature Tuesday night and promised to veto it when it reaches his desk.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted the new immigration reform bill passed by Florida Legislature Tuesday night and promised to veto it when it reaches his desk.
Florida representative wants Trump's face on Mount Rushmore
Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna announced on Tuesday that she has introduced legislation to add President Donald Trump's face to Mount Rushmore.
Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna announced on Tuesday that she has introduced legislation to add President Donald Trump's face to Mount Rushmore.
Republicans end special session early, call their own
John Sacher, a history professor at the University of Central Florida, discusses the showdown underway at the state capitol right now.
John Sacher, a history professor at the University of Central Florida, discusses the showdown underway at the state capitol right now.
Florida mayor to Trump: Please do something abut FEMA
President Donald Trump has announced he's considering getting rid of or changing FEMA.
President Donald Trump has announced he's considering getting rid of or changing FEMA.
Trump signs order to bar transgender troops from military
President Donald Trump has issued a slew of new executive order, which include one that aims to revise the Pentagon's policy on transgender troops.
President Donald Trump has issued a slew of new executive order, which include one that aims to revise the Pentagon's policy on transgender troops.
Trump pushes to include immigration, energy policy in bill
President Donald Trump's agenda places a heavy focus on a reconciliation budget bill that could include reforms on everything from immigration to tax cuts, energy policy and more.
President Donald Trump's agenda places a heavy focus on a reconciliation budget bill that could include reforms on everything from immigration to tax cuts, energy policy and more.
State lawmakers to vote on new immigration plan
Florida lawmakers are ignoring Gov. Ron DeSantis' immigration reform policies and putting forth their own.
Florida lawmakers are ignoring Gov. Ron DeSantis' immigration reform policies and putting forth their own.
Florida Legislature rebukes Gov. DeSantis, overrides budget veto, introduces immigration bills
Florida’s Republican-controlled Legislature will revamp immigration laws this week but issued a sharp rebuke Monday to Gov. Ron DeSantis that included overriding a budget veto from last year.
Florida’s Republican-controlled Legislature will revamp immigration laws this week but issued a sharp rebuke Monday to Gov. Ron DeSantis that included overriding a budget veto from last year.
President Trump proposes overhaul, possible elimination of FEMA
President Donald Trump is making headlines saying that he is considering overhauling or even getting rid of FEMA.
President Donald Trump is making headlines saying that he is considering overhauling or even getting rid of FEMA.
Transitioning back to in-person work after executive order
One of the orders signed by President Donald Trump orders federal employees back to the office.
One of the orders signed by President Donald Trump orders federal employees back to the office.
1,500 troops sent to support border crackdowns
The Pentagon is sending 1,500 active troops to the Southern border to enforce the Trump administration's new immigration crackdown.
The Pentagon is sending 1,500 active troops to the Southern border to enforce the Trump administration's new immigration crackdown.