Politics

Jennifer Jenkins, a member of the Brevard County Public School Board launched her campaign for U.S. Senate today as a Democrat, challenging Republican Ashley Moody in 2026. FOX 35's Ryan Elijah sat down with Jennifer Jenkins to discuss her reasons for running for office, her policy positions and how she plans to fundraise in an uphill election against a sitting popular Republican.

Former Brevard County School Board Member Jennifer Jenkins has announced that she will run for the U.S. Senate. Jenkins will face U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody in the general election.

U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos joins Good Day Orlando to talk about Congress' busy agenda, including topics such as the immigration crackdown and spending and interest rates.

President Donald Trump's White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt briefed the media at 1 p.m. on Tuesday. Leavitt touched upon a variety of topics during the press conference, including President Donald Trumps crackdown on crime, Los Angeles immigration raids and a controversial Jeffrey Epstein birthday book which allegedly includes a note from Trump.

Sen. Bernie Sanders held a press conference on Tuesday morning to deliver remarks on why he believes vaccines work. Sanders was joined by public health experts and doctors to discuss vaccine safety and effectiveness. The event comes as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to push to reshape vaccine policy based on his long-held skepticism about their safety.

Former state House Speaker Paul Renner has announced his intent to run in the 2026 Florida governor race. Current Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is term-limited and cannot seek reelection to a third consecutive term. Renner joins Good Day Orlando to share more details about his vision for the state.

The United States Supreme Court has ruled that the immigration raids in Los Angeles can continue for now, lifting a federal judge's order that had barred agents from making stops without "reasonable suspicion." The Monday ruling is a win for President Donald Trump, who has vowed to conduct record-level deportations of undocumented immigrants in the country.

President Donald Trump spoke to the White House Religious Liberty Commission on Monday morning at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a word of warning to State Attorney Monique Worrell, saying she "got it wrong" in a recent case. Uthmeier posted a video on his social media explaining what he believes Worrell missed.

Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced their intent to end all mandates requiring vaccines for children and adults. Florida would be the first state to make such a move. DeSantis answered question from reporters on his push at a press conference on Monday morning in Plant City.

President Donald Trump announced last week that he plans to deploy the National Guard to Chicago in an effort to curb violent crime, though he did not provide a timeline. In response, Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other leaders vowed to push back against the White House.

On Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced the move to eliminate all vaccine mandates. Ladapo even went as far as to compare vaccine requirements to slavery. Here's a look at some of the vaccination changes that could be coming to the Sunshine State.

President Donald Trump will sign an executive order Friday to alter the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War ? reverting to the agency?s former namesake. Both Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently have indicated that they want to change the name of the agency. It is one of several initiatives the Trump administration has spearheaded as part of its "warrior ethos" campaign within the Pentagon.