President Trump, First Lady meet with officials in Texas
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump traveled to Texas on Friday to tour the damage left behind by devastating flooding over the July 4th weekend. While they were there, the leaders participated in a roundtable discussion with first responders and local officials. At least 120 people were killed in the flooding. Across the state, more than 170 people are considered missing.
Protestors clash with ICE during cannabis farm raid
Protesters and federal officials cashed on Thursday during an immigration raid on a Southern California farm. Authorities were seen throwing canisters that sprayed what looked like smoke into the air to disperse the crowd. It's legal to grow and sell cannabis in California with proper licensing. State records show the company has multiple active licenses to cultivate cannabis.
'Alligator Alcatraz': Florida lawmakers sue DeSantis over access to controversial detention site
A group of Democratic Florida lawmakers is petitioning the state Supreme Court to compel Gov. Ron DeSantis to allow them unannounced access to a newly established immigrant detention facility in the Everglades.
Lulu’s Law: Proposed national shark attack alert system aims to boost beach safety
A new federal bill aimed at preventing shark attacks by sending real-time alerts to beachgoers’ phones is making waves in Congress. The legislation, known as Lulu’s Law, passed the U.S. Senate this week and is now headed to the House for a vote.
Alligator Alcatraz conditions concern Fla. Democrats
Democratic state lawmakers are unhappy with the lack of answers regarding immigration detention efforts and the Trump administration's mass deportation policies. State Representatives Anna Eskamani and Carlos Guillermo Smith were at the Orlando ICE office today and given no answers to their questions. One week after a group of state lawmakers were denied entry into Alligator Alcatraz, the new illegal immigration detention camp in the Everglades due to safety concerns. Lawmakers are concerned with the conditions there and planned for an unannounced visit Saturday. State officials got wind of the plan and are now offering guided tours to state and federal officials, who are concerned those tours will feature 'sanitized' versions of the facility rather than oversight of the actual conditions of the facility.
Trump slams Russia over Ukraine war
Since beginning his second term in office, President Donald Trump has expressed having a "good relationship" with Vladimir Putin. However, on Tuesday, Trump said he was “not happy” with Putin over the ongoing war on Ukraine. Trump accused the Russian leader of throwing "bulls***" at the United States in response to efforts to end that conflict. U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the ongoing conflict, as well as other trending political headlines.
Lawmakers to tour 'Alligator Alcatraz' amid oversight clash, environmental lawsuit
Florida lawmakers and members of Congress have been invited to tour a controversial immigrant detention facility deep in the Everglades on Saturday, days after several Democratic legislators were denied access to the site.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy named acting NASA administrator
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will dually serve as acting NASA administrator, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday.
Trump's frustrations grow over Russian attacks
President Donald Trump has expressed growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the ongoing war in Ukraine. Trump said he is considering imposing fresh sanctions on Russia.
President Trump signs 'One Big, Beautiful Bill'
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted an Independence Day picnic for military families on the South Lawn of the White House on July 4, 2025. During the event, Trump signed House Resolution 1, which he referred to as "One Big, Beautiful Bill." This bill includes significant tax and spending cuts, border security investments, and provisions to modernize the military.
President Trump, First Lady attend Military Family Picnic
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted an Independence Day picnic for military families on the South Lawn of the White House on July 4, 2025. The event marked America's 249th birthday and included remarks from the president, as well as classic picnic fare, lawn games and a fireworks display.
President Trump to sign 'Big, Beautiful Bill' into law
President Donald Trump is expected to sign his 'Big, Beautiful Bill' into law later tonight. The House passed the legislation Thursday night, approving the massive bill that includes trillions of dollars in tax and spending cuts while ramping up funding for defense and implementing the administration's immigration agenda.
House Republicans expected to pass Trump's bill
House Republicans are expected to pass President Donald Trumps "Big, Beautiful Bill" before the July 4 deadline. However, even with the bills likely passage, the fight over the legislation is far from over. Dr. Larry Walker, associate professor at the University of Central Florida (UCF) joins Good Day Orlando to discuss the latest political headlines.
House discussing President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'
The House voted 219-213 overnight Thursday, after hours of delay, to advance President Donald Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" for debate before a final vote. GOP leaders had to overcome pushback over changes the Senate made to the legislation. That final vote is expected soon.
What's next for Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill?'
The House Rules Committee has teed up President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" for a chamber-wide vote Wednesday after a nearly 12-hour-long session debating the massive piece of legislation. It now heads to the entire chamber for consideration, where several Republicans have already signaled they're concerned with various aspects of the measure. The House Reconciliation bill delivers on the promise of building the border wall; 10,000 ICE officers; detention beds; historic funding for Customs and Border Patrol; and a tax on money undocumented immigrants send out of the country. U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolus joins Good Day Orlando to talk more about what comes next for the bill.
House to vote on 'Big, Beautiful Bill' today
The House Rules Committee has teed up President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" for a chamber-wide vote Wednesday after a nearly 12-hour-long session debating the massive piece of legislation. It now heads to the entire chamber for consideration, where several Republicans have already signaled they're concerned with various aspects of the measure. FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader talks all the latest political headlines.
Trump remarks before heading to 'Alligator Alcatraz'
President Donald Trump will tour the newly opened Florida immigration detention center nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz" on Tuesday morning. Before departing from the White House to head to Florida, Trump stopped to answer several questions from reporters.
Senators voting on changes to 'Big, Beautiful Bill'
The United States Senate is currently voting on proposed amendments to President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill." The process involves a series of votes on numerous amendments, some substantive and others political, aiming to modify the House-passed version of the bill. The voting marathon began on Monday and extended overnight into Tuesday.
Orlando man indicted in alleged online threats against federal prosecutor
A federal grand jury has indicted an Orlando man accused of threatening to kill the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, federal prosecutors announced Thursday.
Trump visits with Congo, Rwanda leaders
On Friday afternoon, President Donald Trump participated in a visit with the foreign ministers of the Congo and Rwanda. The meeting came after the signing of a United States-mediated peace deal at the State Department earlier Friday. The Trump administration hopes to ensure access to east Congo’s minerals for the U.S. government and American companies.