Trump arrives in Middle East; stocks surge after tariff pause
President Donald Trump arrived Tuesday morning in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is his first stop of a four-day trip that will include visits to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The trip is also the first major overseas tour since Trump returned to the White House. The visit is largely expected to focus on business deals with the oil-rich region. In addition, U.S. stocks have surged after Trump’s top trade officials brokered a de-escalation in trade tensions with China over the weekend, dropping tariffs to much lower levels.
U.S. and China economic talks; India, Pakistan ceasefire deal
Officials from the United States and China began trade-related talks Saturday, marking the first face-to-face conversations since President Donald Trump placed new tariffs of 145% on Chinese goods. In other news, India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire the same day after U.S.-led talks to end the most serious military confrontation between the nuclear-armed rivals in decades.
Florida budget talks stall as House Speaker warns of possible extended session
Florida lawmakers may be headed for overtime as budget negotiations between the House and Senate hit a roadblock, with House Speaker Paul Renner warning Thursday that an extension of the legislative session may itself be extended.
Trump's U.K. trade deal, China tariffs, immigration and more
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a White House press briefing at 1 p.m. on Friday. Leavitt gave the latest updates from the Trump administration and discussed topics including the president's upcoming planned travel to the Middle East, a new trade agreement with the U.K., continued tariff discussions with China and a new deal offered to undocumented immigrants to self-deport for $1,000 plus paid travel fees.
President Trump announces U.K. 'major trade deal'
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a trade deal between the United States and Britain, the first announced since his sweeping tariffs were implemented. Trump said on Truth Social that the deal will be a "full and comprehensive one that will cement the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom for many years to come." The deal affirms that "reciprocity and fairness is a vital principle of international trade," Trump said from the Oval Office. It increases access for U.S. beef, ethanol, and other agricultural products, Trump added. It also fast tracks American goods through the U.K.’s customs process, Trump said. He cautioned that final details will come in the "coming weeks."
U.K. trade deal: PM Keir Starmer speaks with President Trump
President Donald Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a trade deal between the United States and Britain on Thursday at the Oval Office. The trade deal is the first announced since his sweeping tariffs were implemented. Trump said the deal will be a "full and comprehensive one that will cement the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom for many years to come."
President Trump set to announced major trade deal
President Donald Trump is expected to make a massive trade deal announcement with the United Kingdom on Thursday at the White House. Trump said the deal will be a "full and comprehensive one that will cement the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom for many years to come." This would be the first trade deal announced since Trump's sweeping tariffs were implemented.
Leesburg just invested in water fluoridation system that is now banned in Florida: What happens now?
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that bans fluoride in Florida’s water. The City of Leesburg had recently made a choice to add fluoride to their water.
Trump meets with Canadian prime minister amid trade tensions
President Donald Trump hosted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House on Tuesday afternoon. The meeting comes amid historic tensions between both countries. The two countries' relations have seen saw rapid deterioration since the beginning of Trump's second term due to tariffs and annexation threats towards Canada, with recent polls suggesting increased distrust of the United States by Canadians.
Trump's White House offering migrants $1K to self-deport
Today, President Donald Trump is welcoming Canada’s newly minted Prime Minister to the Oval Office. In addition, the Trump administration says they have a new plan to offer undocumented immigrants $1,000 to self-deport. FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader joins FOX 35 to talk all the latest political headlines.
President Trump's budget plan outlined
President Donald Trump is pledging deep cuts in his budget plan for the next year.The president’s $1.7 trillion discretionary budget blueprint would cut $163 billion for the 2026 fiscal year. FOX 35's Matt Finn explains his plan.
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez blasts Trump administration
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hosted a town hall event on Friday, May 2, in Jackson Heights, New York. At the event, she blasted the Trump administration on issues ranging from free speech to DOGE spending cuts and immigration. At one point, the four-term congresswoman called out border czar Tom Homan by name, challenging him to "come for me." There has been some buzz about Ocasio-Cortez running for president in 2028.
Mike Waltz removed as NSA by President Donald Trump
Mike Waltz is now the UN ambassador after he was removed from his role as President Donald Trump's top national security advisor on Thursday. His exit comes weeks after he mistakenly invited a journalist into a chat between top national security officials discussing plans for Yemen airstrikes. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as the acting national security advisor.
Marco Rubio to serve as acting NSA; Mike Waltz removed by President Trump
Former Florida Senator and current Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as the acting national security adviser, according to a post made by President Donald Trump on True Social.
Mike Waltz, Trump's ex-national security advisor, named UN ambassador
Mike Waltz is now the UN ambassador after he was removed from his role as President Donald Trump's top national security advisor.
Kamala Harris delivers keynote address at Emerge's Gala
Former Vice President Kamala Harris delivered keynote remarks at Emerge's 20th anniversary gala on Wednesday night in San Francisco. This was Harris' first major speech since losing last fall's presidential election to Donald Trump. During her remarks, Harris sharply criticized Trump over tariffs, government cuts and the direction his administration is taking the country.
President Trump delivers remarks on investing in America
President Donald Trump spoke on Wednesday afternoon at the White House, where he delivered remarks on the benefits and strengths of investing in America. The remarks came as new economic data showed the United States economy shrinking in the first three months of the president's term. During his remarks, Trump thanked CEOs of global companies for their monetary commitment to build and manufacture their product in the U.S., as well as announced five trillion dollars of committed investments and said he believes much more is to come.
Florida lawmakers divided over state budget
The 2025 legislative session is scheduled to end tomorrow, but it will be extended because lawmakers are still struggling to settle on a state budget, with the biggest sticking point being tax cuts. UCF Associate Professor Dr. Larry Walker joins FOX 35 to share his thoughts.
U.S. economy shrinks, U.S. and Ukraine reach rare minerals deal
The United States and Ukraine have signed an “economic partnership agreement” that will give Washington access to Kyiv’s mineral resources in exchange for establishing an investment fund in Ukraine. The U.S. and Ukraine have been trying to hammer out the natural resources deal since President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January. In other political news, the U.S. economy shrank during the first three months of the year, according to figures released by the Commerce Department yesterday. FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader joins FOX 35 to all the latest political headlines.
President Trump hosts cabinet meeting: April 30, 2025
President Donald Trump hosted a cabinet meeting on Wednesday morning at the Cabinet Room in the White House. Trump began the meeting by discussing immigration and attacked the judges who have ruled against the administration on deportations conducted without due process. He also referred to recent economic numbers as a result of former President Joe Biden’s leadership. Trump and his cabinet also covered other topics, including health care, tariffs, economy, air traffic control and addressing PTSD with veterans.