President Trump, President Putin arrive in Alaska
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A critical meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is underway on Friday in Alaska. The two are meeting for the first time in six years to discuss what it will take to stop Russia?s invasion of Ukraine. Trump warned of "very severe consequences" for Russia if Putin doesn?t agree to a deal to end the fighting.

President Trump to meet with President Putin in Alaska
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A critical meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will take place in Alaska Friday. The two are meeting for the first time in six years to discuss what it will take to stop Russia?s invasion of Ukraine. Trump warned of "very severe consequences" for Russia if Putin doesn?t agree to a deal to end the fighting.

Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 14, 2025
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FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top stories of the day, from Florida's Deportation Depot immigration detention facility in North Florida, the state attorney's office deciding not to press charges in the viral arrest of William McNeil in Jacksonville, 3 OUC employees injured in a substation incident in Downtown Orlando and a boat driver sentenced to jail for a Christmas boat parade crash.

Trump delivers remarks on Social Security Act anniversary
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President Donald Trump will give remarks on Thursday afternoon to mark the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act, which established the program that now serves as a vital source of income for millions of Americans. The comments come about a month after Trump signed the ?big, beautiful? spending and tax package into law, which includes a $6,000 tax deduction for Americans 65 or older.

DeSantis announces second Florida immigration detention facility 'Deportation Depot'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced his plans to expand the state's capacity to detain and deport undocumented immigrants through a new “Deportation Depot."

DeSantis announces plans for Florida immigration detention expansion
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced his plans to expand the state's capacity to detain and deport undocumented immigrants through a new "Deportation Depot." DeSantis said he's confident Florida needs additional capacity to host undocumented immigrants in addition to "Alligator Alcatraz" in South Florida. The new "Deportation Depot" will be able to hold more than 1,300 detainees with the same services offered as Alligator Alcatraz.

Trump to meet with Putin on Friday in Alaska
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President Donald Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday in Alaska to attempt to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine. The meeting will take place at a military base in Alaska that was crucial to countering the Soviet Union during the height of Cold War and still plays a role today.

Trump makes Kennedy Center Honors announcement
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President Donald Trump announced the 48th annual Kennedy Center Honors recipients on Wednesday morning at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The Kennedy Center Honors have long been considered prestigious, lifetime achievement awards with the main criterion being "artistic excellence."

FULL | Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks in Tampa
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Wednesday morning in Tampa. DeSantis was joined by newly appointed Lt. Gov. Jay Collins. At the event, DeSantis awarded law enforcement recruitment bonuses. The governor touted Florida?s recruitment of law enforcement officers from across the country, saying 8,700 bonuses have now been given out through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program.

National Guard deployed in Washington, D.C.
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President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and placing the city?s police department under federal control in an effort to boost public safety in the nation?s capital. National Guard troops then began to deploy on Tuesday. "I'm deploying the National Guard to help reestablish law, order and public safety in Washington, D.C.," Trump told reporters at a news conference at the White House. "And they're going to be allowed to do their job properly."

Playbook Tuesday: DeSantis sets up Trump challenger?
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Governor Ron DeSantis appointed State Senator Jay Collins, a Republican formerly representing the Tampa Bay area as the next Lieutenant Governor, replacing Jeanette Nunez who left to become the President of FIU (Florida International University.) POLITICO Reporter Gary Fineout joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the political ramifications of Collins' appointment and the potential for a head-to-head matchup with Trump-endorsed Congressman Byron Donalds and prominent attorney John Morgan for Florida Governor in 2026.

White House press briefing: Aug. 12, 2025
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Tuesday afternoon. Leavitt gave all the latest updates from the Trump administration and answered questions on a multitude of topics, President Donald Trump's upcoming meeting with Putin, the economy, immigration and Trump's move to take ahold of the Washington, D.C. police and activate the National Guard.

Trump takes over D.C. police, activates National Guard
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President Donald Trump said Monday he?s taking over Washington?s police department and activating 800 members of the National Guard in the hopes of reducing crime, even as city officials stressed crime is already falling in the nation?s capital. The president said he was declaring a public safety emergency and his administration would be removing homeless encampments.

Trump deploys National Guard to Washington, D.C.
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President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is activating hundreds of National Guard troops and taking over the Metropolitan Police Department to tackle crime in Washington, D.C. This comes after beefing up federal law enforcement presence in the nation's capital on Saturday.

DeSantis touts completion of water-improvement project that reversed damage done by man-made canal

Governor Ron DeSantis says since he’s taken office, he’s worked hard to improve the state’s water quality and announced the completion of the Crane Creek M1 Canal Flow Restoration project during a press conference on Monday. 

Trump facilitates Middle East peace deal
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President Donald Trump convened a peace summit on Friday at the White House with the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan. The peace deal signing is meant to end decades of conflict and reopen key transportation routes in the region. Trump hosted a trilateral meeting with Azerbaijan's president, Ilham Aliyev, and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to discuss the signing.

City of Orlando to be audited by Florida DOGE starting Monday: What we know

The City of Orlando is next on the list of state municipalities being audited by Florida DOGE after direction from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. The audit is set to begin on Monday, Aug. 11.

Trump: FBI ?may have to? help bring back Dems who left Texas
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President Donald Trump said Tuesday evening that the FBI "may have to" round up a group of Democratic lawmakers who fled Texas to avoid voting on the state?s proposed redistricting map. This comes as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and several Texas leaders, including Attorney General Ken Paxton, have demanded that the 50 Democratic members of the state legislature who fled the state return or face consequences.

Trump threatens to take federal control of DC after ex-DOGE employee attacked

President Donald Trump once again threatened to take federal control of the District of Columbia in a lengthy Truth Social post shared Tuesday, after a famed former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee was allegedly beaten in the nation's capital.