Members of Congress denied entry to the Dept. of Education
Democratic members of Congress held a news conference outside the Department of Education to announce opposition to President Donald Trump?s plan to abolish it. They confronted security denying them access to the building.
Democratic members of Congress held a news conference outside the Department of Education to announce opposition to President Donald Trump?s plan to abolish it. They confronted security denying them access to the building.
Trump wants US to take ownership of Gaza, redevelop it
President Donald Trump on Tuesday suggested that displaced Palestinians in Gaza be "permanently" resettled outside the war-torn territory and proposed the U.S. take "ownership" in redeveloping the war-torn territory. Here are some highlights related to the proposal.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday suggested that displaced Palestinians in Gaza be "permanently" resettled outside the war-torn territory and proposed the U.S. take "ownership" in redeveloping the war-torn territory. Here are some highlights related to the proposal.
Trump finalizing plans to dismantle Department of Education
President Donald Trump is finalizing plans to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, a White House official said. An executive order is expected later this month. While closing a federal agency requires congressional approval, Trump could issue orders to scale back its operations. That could include limiting communication, directing employees not to report to work, and cutting funding.
President Donald Trump is finalizing plans to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, a White House official said. An executive order is expected later this month. While closing a federal agency requires congressional approval, Trump could issue orders to scale back its operations. That could include limiting communication, directing employees not to report to work, and cutting funding.
Trump administration to implement tariffs on Saturday
Now in effect this morning, President Donald Trump has put in place 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from China.
Now in effect this morning, President Donald Trump has put in place 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from China.
New Florida bill aims to support small businesses affected by construction projects
A new bill sponsored by Orlando-area lawmakers aims to support small businesses struggling due to prolonged construction projects.
A new bill sponsored by Orlando-area lawmakers aims to support small businesses struggling due to prolonged construction projects.
Bill would help small businesses impacted by construction
FOX 35 has reported that many small businesses have shut down or have been hindered lately due to nearby road construction projects. Now two Central Florida state lawmakers want to keep those "open" signs up. State Rep. Anna Eskamani and State Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith filed the "Business Disruption Act" to support small businesses impacted by construction projects.
FOX 35 has reported that many small businesses have shut down or have been hindered lately due to nearby road construction projects. Now two Central Florida state lawmakers want to keep those "open" signs up. State Rep. Anna Eskamani and State Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith filed the "Business Disruption Act" to support small businesses impacted by construction projects.
Live updates: White House press briefing, executive orders
Friday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held her second briefing of the new administration, after which the president is schedule to sign more executive orders.
Friday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held her second briefing of the new administration, after which the president is schedule to sign more executive orders.
Rep. Darren Soto speaks on federal funding freeze
U.S. Rep Darren Soto hosted a press conference Friday morning in which he slammed the Trump administration for its attempt to illegally defund programs in Central Florida and across the country.
U.S. Rep Darren Soto hosted a press conference Friday morning in which he slammed the Trump administration for its attempt to illegally defund programs in Central Florida and across the country.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shares plans for illegal immigration
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed his plans to address illegal immigration at a press conference hosted at 11 a.m. on Friday in Destin.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed his plans to address illegal immigration at a press conference hosted at 11 a.m. on Friday in Destin.
Senate committee advances Pam Bondi for attorney general
U.S. Attorney General-designate Pam Bondi advanced past the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday on a party-line basis, teeing her up for a full-chamber confirmation vote.
U.S. Attorney General-designate Pam Bondi advanced past the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday on a party-line basis, teeing her up for a full-chamber confirmation vote.
Volusia County Sheriff's Office making changes following President Trump's immigration reform policies
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said he has implemented changes within the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office to better provide federal agencies with information on undocumented immigrants arrested for criminal behaviors.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said he has implemented changes within the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office to better provide federal agencies with information on undocumented immigrants arrested for criminal behaviors.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasts new immigration reform bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted the new immigration reform bill passed by Florida Legislature Tuesday night and promised to veto it when it reaches his desk.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted the new immigration reform bill passed by Florida Legislature Tuesday night and promised to veto it when it reaches his desk.
Republicans end special session early, call their own
John Sacher, a history professor at the University of Central Florida, discusses the showdown underway at the state capitol right now.
John Sacher, a history professor at the University of Central Florida, discusses the showdown underway at the state capitol right now.
Florida mayor to Trump: Please do something abut FEMA
President Donald Trump has announced he's considering getting rid of or changing FEMA.
President Donald Trump has announced he's considering getting rid of or changing FEMA.
Trump signs order to bar transgender troops from military
President Donald Trump has issued a slew of new executive order, which include one that aims to revise the Pentagon's policy on transgender troops.
President Donald Trump has issued a slew of new executive order, which include one that aims to revise the Pentagon's policy on transgender troops.
Trump pushes to include immigration, energy policy in bill
President Donald Trump's agenda places a heavy focus on a reconciliation budget bill that could include reforms on everything from immigration to tax cuts, energy policy and more.
President Donald Trump's agenda places a heavy focus on a reconciliation budget bill that could include reforms on everything from immigration to tax cuts, energy policy and more.
State lawmakers to vote on new immigration plan
Florida lawmakers are ignoring Gov. Ron DeSantis' immigration reform policies and putting forth their own.
Florida lawmakers are ignoring Gov. Ron DeSantis' immigration reform policies and putting forth their own.
Florida lawmakers propose 'TRUMP' immigration bill
Florida lawmakers have proposed a 75-page bill to tackle immigration in the state -- and seemingly named it after President Donald Trump. Gov. DeSantis called a special session to tackle immigration and other topics, but Florida lawmakers quickly ended that session and started their own. Now, Gov. DeSantis has criticized the proposed bill as missing the mark.
Florida lawmakers have proposed a 75-page bill to tackle immigration in the state -- and seemingly named it after President Donald Trump. Gov. DeSantis called a special session to tackle immigration and other topics, but Florida lawmakers quickly ended that session and started their own. Now, Gov. DeSantis has criticized the proposed bill as missing the mark.
Analyst: Why lawmakers are standing up to Gov. DeSantis
Aubrey Jewett, UCF political science professor, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about the Florida state legislature's decision to gavel out of the special session called by Governor Ron DeSantis to gavel into their own to tackle issues of illegal immigration.
Aubrey Jewett, UCF political science professor, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about the Florida state legislature's decision to gavel out of the special session called by Governor Ron DeSantis to gavel into their own to tackle issues of illegal immigration.
Florida Legislature rebukes Gov. DeSantis, overrides budget veto, introduces immigration bills
Florida’s Republican-controlled Legislature will revamp immigration laws this week but issued a sharp rebuke Monday to Gov. Ron DeSantis that included overriding a budget veto from last year.
Florida’s Republican-controlled Legislature will revamp immigration laws this week but issued a sharp rebuke Monday to Gov. Ron DeSantis that included overriding a budget veto from last year.