Government shutdown Day 3: Senate expected to vote again
The U.S. government shutdown has now entered into its third day after the Senate failed to reach a deal on a crucial spending bill Wednesday. The next Senate vote is set for Friday, but the chances of success appear slim. FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader explains why.
The U.S. government shutdown has now entered into its third day after the Senate failed to reach a deal on a crucial spending bill Wednesday. The next Senate vote is set for Friday, but the chances of success appear slim. FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader explains why.
Florida questions Orlando, Orange County spending
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia took a poetic approach to his criticism of alleged spending by some cities and counties in the state, part of the Florida DOGE team's financial audits of those cities. Ingoliga and Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed the findings of the Florida DOGE audit during a press conference on Wednesday. "Stop waste" read the sign on the podium. "These audits have uncovered many irresponsible uses of taxpayer funds. It's unconscionable for local governments to raise taxes on Floridians in order to subsidize wasteful spending," Gov. Desantis said in a statement, noting that Florida's DOGE team has visited 12 cities and counties in the state "to seek out waste, fraud, and abuse."
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia took a poetic approach to his criticism of alleged spending by some cities and counties in the state, part of the Florida DOGE team's financial audits of those cities. Ingoliga and Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed the findings of the Florida DOGE audit during a press conference on Wednesday. "Stop waste" read the sign on the podium. "These audits have uncovered many irresponsible uses of taxpayer funds. It's unconscionable for local governments to raise taxes on Floridians in order to subsidize wasteful spending," Gov. Desantis said in a statement, noting that Florida's DOGE team has visited 12 cities and counties in the state "to seek out waste, fraud, and abuse."
CFO Blaise Ingoglia critiques Orlando poet laureate, hot yoga programs
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia scrutinized several cities' and counties' spending in Florida discovered through the state's DOGE efforts, including Jacksonville, Orlando, Gainesville, Orange County. In Orlando, he questioned the funding for Orlando's Poet Laureate program, hot yoga classes for employees, and some other training programs.
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia scrutinized several cities' and counties' spending in Florida discovered through the state's DOGE efforts, including Jacksonville, Orlando, Gainesville, Orange County. In Orlando, he questioned the funding for Orlando's Poet Laureate program, hot yoga classes for employees, and some other training programs.
House GOP leaders speak on 2nd day of government shutdown
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and other House Republican leaders held a news conference Thursday morning on the second day of a federal government shutdown. The federal government shut down at 12 a.m. Wednesday morning after Congress failed to pass a continuing resolution to keep agencies operating.
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and other House Republican leaders held a news conference Thursday morning on the second day of a federal government shutdown. The federal government shut down at 12 a.m. Wednesday morning after Congress failed to pass a continuing resolution to keep agencies operating.
How the government shutdown is impacting the military
At 12 a.m. Wednesday morning, the federal government shut down after Congress failed to pass a continuing resolution to keep agencies operating. John Sacher, a history professor at the University of Central Florida, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about how the shutdown could impact the U.S. military.
At 12 a.m. Wednesday morning, the federal government shut down after Congress failed to pass a continuing resolution to keep agencies operating. John Sacher, a history professor at the University of Central Florida, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about how the shutdown could impact the U.S. military.
U.S. lawmakers deadlocked over funding bill
The federal government officially entered into a partial shutdown on Wednesday after the midnight funding deadline passed with Democrats and Republicans failing to agree on a funding bill. FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader fills us in on the latest developments.
The federal government officially entered into a partial shutdown on Wednesday after the midnight funding deadline passed with Democrats and Republicans failing to agree on a funding bill. FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader fills us in on the latest developments.
Here's how long the government shutdown could go on
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
Lawsuit filed against FWC over firing of employee following Charlie Kirk comments
We have new details about a employee with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) who was reportedly fired after posting online about Charlie Kirk. That’s thanks to a wrongful termination lawsuit just filed against the FWC Director.
We have new details about a employee with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) who was reportedly fired after posting online about Charlie Kirk. That’s thanks to a wrongful termination lawsuit just filed against the FWC Director.
Government shutdown update: Democrats share remarks
The U.S. government is under its first federal government shutdown in almost seven years as Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government. Democratic leaders provided remarks on the shutdown Wednesday morning.
The U.S. government is under its first federal government shutdown in almost seven years as Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government. Democratic leaders provided remarks on the shutdown Wednesday morning.
Government shutdown 2025 update: GOP leadership remarks
The U.S. government is under its first federal government shutdown in almost seven years as Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government. Congressional GOP leaders provided remarks on the shutdown Wednesday morning.
The U.S. government is under its first federal government shutdown in almost seven years as Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government. Congressional GOP leaders provided remarks on the shutdown Wednesday morning.
U.S. Rep. Haridopolos on government shutdown
The U.S. is under its first federal government shutdown in nearly seven years after Senate Democrats rejected a Republican-backed bill to keep funding the government. Government funding legislation was not passed by Congress on Tuesday night, which means many government offices across the nation will be temporarily shuttered, and nonexempt federal employees will be furloughed, adding to the strain on workers and the nation?s economy. U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos joins Good Day Orlando to share his thoughts.
The U.S. is under its first federal government shutdown in nearly seven years after Senate Democrats rejected a Republican-backed bill to keep funding the government. Government funding legislation was not passed by Congress on Tuesday night, which means many government offices across the nation will be temporarily shuttered, and nonexempt federal employees will be furloughed, adding to the strain on workers and the nation?s economy. U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos joins Good Day Orlando to share his thoughts.
Government shuts down after failure to pass funding bill
The U.S. is under its first federal government shutdown in nearly seven years after Senate Democrats rejected a Republican-backed bill to keep funding the government. Government funding legislation was not passed by Congress on Tuesday night, which means many government offices across the nation will be temporarily shuttered, and nonexempt federal employees will be furloughed, adding to the strain on workers and the nation?s economy. FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader brings us the latest updates.
The U.S. is under its first federal government shutdown in nearly seven years after Senate Democrats rejected a Republican-backed bill to keep funding the government. Government funding legislation was not passed by Congress on Tuesday night, which means many government offices across the nation will be temporarily shuttered, and nonexempt federal employees will be furloughed, adding to the strain on workers and the nation?s economy. FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader brings us the latest updates.
Government shutdown takes effect: Impacts to Americans
The U.S. is under its first federal government shutdown in nearly seven years after Senate Democrats rejected a Republican-backed bill to keep funding the government. Government funding legislation was not passed by Congress on Tuesday night, which means many government offices across the nation will be temporarily shuttered, and nonexempt federal employees will be furloughed, adding to the strain on workers and the nation?s economy. Here's the latest on the effort to avoid a government shutdown.
The U.S. is under its first federal government shutdown in nearly seven years after Senate Democrats rejected a Republican-backed bill to keep funding the government. Government funding legislation was not passed by Congress on Tuesday night, which means many government offices across the nation will be temporarily shuttered, and nonexempt federal employees will be furloughed, adding to the strain on workers and the nation?s economy. Here's the latest on the effort to avoid a government shutdown.
Florida OKs land for future Trump Presidential Library
On Tuesday, the Florida Cabinet unanimously approved the gift of 2.63 acres of land in Miami for use as the future Donald J. Trump Presidential Library. POLITICO reporter Kimberly Leonard joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to talk about the site, what it means for the state, reaction from Miami leaders and what happens next.
On Tuesday, the Florida Cabinet unanimously approved the gift of 2.63 acres of land in Miami for use as the future Donald J. Trump Presidential Library. POLITICO reporter Kimberly Leonard joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to talk about the site, what it means for the state, reaction from Miami leaders and what happens next.
President Trump addresses top military leaders
President Donald Trump joined hundreds of generals on Tuesday morning summoned to Virginia on short notice by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, adding new security concerns. Trump's remarks included discussions of the Nobel Peace Prize, peace negotiations between Israel and Hamas, and his love of tariffs.
President Donald Trump joined hundreds of generals on Tuesday morning summoned to Virginia on short notice by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, adding new security concerns. Trump's remarks included discussions of the Nobel Peace Prize, peace negotiations between Israel and Hamas, and his love of tariffs.
President Trump, PM Netanyahu unveil Gaza peace proposal
On Monday, President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a 20-point peace proposal to end the war in Gaza, which began with Hamas's attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Netanyahu publicly supported the plan, but Hamas has yet to officially respond. FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader walks us through what we know about the proposal.
On Monday, President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a 20-point peace proposal to end the war in Gaza, which began with Hamas's attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Netanyahu publicly supported the plan, but Hamas has yet to officially respond. FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader walks us through what we know about the proposal.
Trump, Netanyahu agree on plan to end Gaza war
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday they've agreed on a plan to end the war in Gaza, but it's unclear whether Hamas will accept the terms. Trump on Monday laid out a 20-point plan for ending the Israel-Hamas war and establishing a postwar governance in the war-battered Palestinian territory.
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday they've agreed on a plan to end the war in Gaza, but it's unclear whether Hamas will accept the terms. Trump on Monday laid out a 20-point plan for ending the Israel-Hamas war and establishing a postwar governance in the war-battered Palestinian territory.
Americans favor compromise from politicians to get things done in government, poll shows
A recent poll shows that while Americans prefer for lawmakers to compromise to accomplish tasks in government, others admit that their own members of Congress opt to cling to their beliefs.
A recent poll shows that while Americans prefer for lawmakers to compromise to accomplish tasks in government, others admit that their own members of Congress opt to cling to their beliefs.
Major pro-life group demands investigation into abortion pill billboards in Florida
A major pro-life organization is calling on Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier to investigate a nonprofit it accuses of running "deceptive and misleading" abortion pill ads across the state.
A major pro-life organization is calling on Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier to investigate a nonprofit it accuses of running "deceptive and misleading" abortion pill ads across the state.
President Trump to meet with top members of Congress
President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with top congressional leaders Monday in a high-stakes sit-down at the White House that could determine whether the federal government shuts down this week.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with top congressional leaders Monday in a high-stakes sit-down at the White House that could determine whether the federal government shuts down this week.