Trump accuses South African president of 'white persecution'
President Donald Trump participated in a bilateral meeting with Cyril Ramaphosa, president of the Republic of South Africa, on Wednesday afternoon in the Oval Office. Trump confronted the foreign leader with video over discredited claims of a white genocide in South Africa. Trump says white farmers are "fleeing South Africa" and played footage showing people chanting "kill the Boer, kill the farmer."
Vote possible today on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
Good Day Orlando checks in with Senator Rick Scott for the latest political headlines out of Washington, D.C. Scott discusses Medicaid reform, the upcoming hurricane season and a possible vote later today on President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill."
Meet the power couple on Capitol Hill
A power couple from Central Florida is taking over Washington, D.C. That couple is Mike Haridopolos, representative of the 8th District of Florida, and his wife, Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos, acting chief of staff and senior advisor for the office of the surgeon genera. FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt talks to the couple about their dynamic and how they make it work despite their prominent titles and influential positions.
President Trump's Golden Dome missile program, GOP budget push
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans for the Golden Dome missile defense system. Trump says the project will cost a total of $175 billion - $25 billion initial investment and another $150 billion to be budgeted over the course of two years. In addition, Trump's "big, beautiful budget" plan remains mired in uncertainty despite a last minute, in-person pitch to House Republicans.
Golden Dome: Trump, Hegseth announce missile defense system
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday concepts for a ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense program that he said would cost $175 billion to complete over the course of three years. The concept is inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome.
President Trump pushes GOP to pass 'big, beautiful bill'
President Donald Trump traveled on Tuesday morning to Capitol Hill to deliver a message to House Republicans impeding a massive bill for his domestic agenda. Trump empathized that he wants the fighting to stop so the bill can be done as soon a possible. U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack shares her thoughts on the bill, as well as the recent alleged assault of an immigration officer by a Democratic leader.
President Trump, foreign leaders discuss restarting ceasefire talks
Today, President Donald Trump is speaking with House Republicans on Capitol Hill as they work to pass a massive bill this week to advance his agenda. In addition, Trump says both Russia and Ukraine will "immediately" start negotiating towards a ceasefire and an end to the war.
Orange County commissioner endorses Orlando Dreamers' MLB bid: 'Baseball is coming soon!'
A proposed Major League Baseball team in Orlando has picked up a major endorsement.
Supreme Court rejects Trump's Alien Enemies Act deportations
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by the Trump administration to resume deporting Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
Florida bear hunt: FWC releases proposed guidelines of what would become annual event
Florida wildlife officials will review a proposal next week to establish an annual limited-entry black bear hunt — the first such hunt in over a decade. The proposal summary was posted ahead of a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission meeting in Ocala.
Trump arrives in Middle East; stocks surge after tariff pause
President Donald Trump arrived Tuesday morning in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is his first stop of a four-day trip that will include visits to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The trip is also the first major overseas tour since Trump returned to the White House. The visit is largely expected to focus on business deals with the oil-rich region. In addition, U.S. stocks have surged after Trump’s top trade officials brokered a de-escalation in trade tensions with China over the weekend, dropping tariffs to much lower levels.
U.S. and China economic talks; India, Pakistan ceasefire deal
Officials from the United States and China began trade-related talks Saturday, marking the first face-to-face conversations since President Donald Trump placed new tariffs of 145% on Chinese goods. In other news, India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire the same day after U.S.-led talks to end the most serious military confrontation between the nuclear-armed rivals in decades.
Florida budget talks stall as House Speaker warns of possible extended session
Florida lawmakers may be headed for overtime as budget negotiations between the House and Senate hit a roadblock, with House Speaker Paul Renner warning Thursday that an extension of the legislative session may itself be extended.
Trump's U.K. trade deal, China tariffs, immigration and more
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a White House press briefing at 1 p.m. on Friday. Leavitt gave the latest updates from the Trump administration and discussed topics including the president's upcoming planned travel to the Middle East, a new trade agreement with the U.K., continued tariff discussions with China and a new deal offered to undocumented immigrants to self-deport for $1,000 plus paid travel fees.
President Trump announces U.K. 'major trade deal'
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a trade deal between the United States and Britain, the first announced since his sweeping tariffs were implemented. Trump said on Truth Social that the deal will be a "full and comprehensive one that will cement the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom for many years to come." The deal affirms that "reciprocity and fairness is a vital principle of international trade," Trump said from the Oval Office. It increases access for U.S. beef, ethanol, and other agricultural products, Trump added. It also fast tracks American goods through the U.K.’s customs process, Trump said. He cautioned that final details will come in the "coming weeks."
U.K. trade deal: PM Keir Starmer speaks with President Trump
President Donald Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a trade deal between the United States and Britain on Thursday at the Oval Office. The trade deal is the first announced since his sweeping tariffs were implemented. Trump said the deal will be a "full and comprehensive one that will cement the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom for many years to come."
President Trump set to announced major trade deal
President Donald Trump is expected to make a massive trade deal announcement with the United Kingdom on Thursday at the White House. Trump said the deal will be a "full and comprehensive one that will cement the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom for many years to come." This would be the first trade deal announced since Trump's sweeping tariffs were implemented.
Leesburg just invested in water fluoridation system that is now banned in Florida: What happens now?
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that bans fluoride in Florida’s water. The City of Leesburg had recently made a choice to add fluoride to their water.
Trump meets with Canadian prime minister amid trade tensions
President Donald Trump hosted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House on Tuesday afternoon. The meeting comes amid historic tensions between both countries. The two countries' relations have seen saw rapid deterioration since the beginning of Trump's second term due to tariffs and annexation threats towards Canada, with recent polls suggesting increased distrust of the United States by Canadians.
Trump's White House offering migrants $1K to self-deport
Today, President Donald Trump is welcoming Canada’s newly minted Prime Minister to the Oval Office. In addition, the Trump administration says they have a new plan to offer undocumented immigrants $1,000 to self-deport. FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader joins FOX 35 to talk all the latest political headlines.