Trump denies that he plans to fire Jerome Powell
President Donald Trump met with Republican lawmakers on Tuesday and asked them if they thought he should fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. However, when reporters asked Trump about the possibility during a meeting in the Oval Office on Wednesday, he denied it.
President Donald Trump met with Republican lawmakers on Tuesday and asked them if they thought he should fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. However, when reporters asked Trump about the possibility during a meeting in the Oval Office on Wednesday, he denied it.
FULL | Trump meets with Crown Prince of Bahrain
President Donald Trump held a bilateral meeting with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa in the Oval Office on Wednesday afternoon. The United States and Bahrain have signed an agreement that will pave the way for the two countries to enter into a formal civilian-nuclear cooperation deal.
President Donald Trump held a bilateral meeting with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa in the Oval Office on Wednesday afternoon. The United States and Bahrain have signed an agreement that will pave the way for the two countries to enter into a formal civilian-nuclear cooperation deal.
Spending cuts divide lawmakers in U.S.
Lawmakers are currently facing a divide as they debate proposed spending cuts, most notably in areas such as education and foreign aid. The disagreements center around the extent and impact of the cuts, with some lawmakers arguing for austerity measures while others advocate for maintaining or even increasing funding levels in certain areas.
Lawmakers are currently facing a divide as they debate proposed spending cuts, most notably in areas such as education and foreign aid. The disagreements center around the extent and impact of the cuts, with some lawmakers arguing for austerity measures while others advocate for maintaining or even increasing funding levels in certain areas.
Florida’s school voucher surge draws fire from public education advocates
As Florida’s new state budget channels more money toward private and charter schools, public school advocates are sounding the alarm about the future of public education — warning that already-strained classrooms could suffer further setbacks.
As Florida’s new state budget channels more money toward private and charter schools, public school advocates are sounding the alarm about the future of public education — warning that already-strained classrooms could suffer further setbacks.
Federal budget cuts hit after-school programs
Federal budget cuts are hitting after-school programs hard, with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida facing a $250,000 funding gap in July alone.
Federal budget cuts are hitting after-school programs hard, with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida facing a $250,000 funding gap in July alone.
Florida AG threatens legal action against U.S. Masters Swimming
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier hosted a news conference on Tuesday morning in Orlando to address U.S. Masters Swimming. The AG said the organization needs to keep men out of female competitions and locker rooms. Otherwise, he said they will face a lawsuit.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier hosted a news conference on Tuesday morning in Orlando to address U.S. Masters Swimming. The AG said the organization needs to keep men out of female competitions and locker rooms. Otherwise, he said they will face a lawsuit.
Trump threatens Russia with 100% tariffs
President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will send "top-of-the-line weapons" to Ukraine while also threatening Russia with severe tariffs if a deal to end the war is not reached within 50 days. Two rounds of ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine took place earlier this year, but no other meetings have so far been scheduled.
President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will send "top-of-the-line weapons" to Ukraine while also threatening Russia with severe tariffs if a deal to end the war is not reached within 50 days. Two rounds of ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine took place earlier this year, but no other meetings have so far been scheduled.
Senate considers Mike Waltz for UN Ambassador tomorrow
Tomorrow, former Florida Congressman Mike Waltz will face a Senate panel as President Trump's nomination for Ambassador to the United Nations. John Hanley, a UCF political science lecturer joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to preview what we could see out of the confirmation hearing tomorrow, especially after the 'Signalgate' scandal where Trump administration officials accidentally added journalists to a Signal group chat and spoke about upcoming military operations and attacks.
Tomorrow, former Florida Congressman Mike Waltz will face a Senate panel as President Trump's nomination for Ambassador to the United Nations. John Hanley, a UCF political science lecturer joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to preview what we could see out of the confirmation hearing tomorrow, especially after the 'Signalgate' scandal where Trump administration officials accidentally added journalists to a Signal group chat and spoke about upcoming military operations and attacks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Florida Dems slam proposed Medicaid cuts
On Thursday, locally elected officials, healthcare professionals, labor leaders and community advocates held a press conference to discuss the impacts of President Donald Trump?s newly signed federal budget, which strips funding from essential programs that millions of Floridians rely on. The new budget includes historic cuts to health care, food assistance, public education and disaster response.
On Thursday, locally elected officials, healthcare professionals, labor leaders and community advocates held a press conference to discuss the impacts of President Donald Trump?s newly signed federal budget, which strips funding from essential programs that millions of Floridians rely on. The new budget includes historic cuts to health care, food assistance, public education and disaster response.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Democratic lawmakers raise concerns over 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Multiple Democratic lawmakers were recently denied access to visit "Alligator Alcatraz," a new illegal immigrant detention center being constructed near the Everglades and Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida. The "official legislative site visit" was in response to what officials claim is "a series of deeply troubling developments at the state-run immigrant detention facility," according to a news release.
Multiple Democratic lawmakers were recently denied access to visit "Alligator Alcatraz," a new illegal immigrant detention center being constructed near the Everglades and Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida. The "official legislative site visit" was in response to what officials claim is "a series of deeply troubling developments at the state-run immigrant detention facility," according to a news release.
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 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.