Medicaid changes could be coming: Here's what Republicans are considering

Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.

DeSantis proposes pay raise for law enforcement, firefighters
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Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing nearly $120 million to support a pay raise for state law enforcement officers and firefighters in Florida. The governor made the announcement on Friday during a news conference in Ponte Vedra Beach to show his support for law enforcement.

A day in the life in Congress: Rep. Mike Haridopolos
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FOX 35's Ryan Elijah went to Washington D.C. and was able to spend the day with Florida's newest congressional person, Rep. Mike Haridopolos.

Florida sheriff addresses illegal immigration in the state
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Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd joins the FOX 35 News team live to talk about his push to put more power in the hands of local law enforcement to help battle illegal immigration.

Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at Miami International Boat Show
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at the Miami International Boat Show ribbon-cutting ceremony. The ceremony featured elected officials, community leaders and industry executives.

President Trump announces changes to federal government
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Dr. Larry J. Walker, political analyst and assistant professor at UCF, joins the FOX 35 News team to discuss the latest political hot topics.

Could Casey DeSantis run for Governor of Florida?
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Published reports say Republican donors are discussing whether Florida's First Lady Casey DeSantis would want Florida's top job. She is perhaps the key advisor to her husband and has not shied from the spotlight. She spearheaded public-private partnerships like Hope Florida and joined the fight against recreational pot.

Members of Congress denied entry to the Dept. of Education
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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
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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
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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
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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.

Bill would help small businesses impacted by construction
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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.

Rep. Darren Soto speaks on federal funding freeze
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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
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed his plans to address illegal immigration at a press conference hosted at 11 a.m. on Friday in Destin.