Rep. Maxwell Frost speaks on 2nd week of government shutdown
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The U.S. Senate is expected to resume voting Wednesday on funding bills to reopen the government, but the shutdown looks set to drag on. U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost joins Good Day Orlando to share his thoughts.

Government shutdown impacts airports across the country
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Following the government shutdown that began on Oct. 1, airports across the country have been experiencing increasing delays and disruptions due to staffing shortages. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie explains why.

Senate to vote on funding bill; National Guard arrives in Chicago
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The U.S. Senate is expected to resume voting Wednesday on funding bills to reopen the government, but the shutdown looks set to drag on beyond the one-week mark with no meaningful talks taking place. Meanwhile, Texas National Guard troops have arrived in the Chicago area, marking an escalation of President Donald Trump?s crackdown on the city. FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader walks us through all the latest political headlines.

Gov. DeSantis awards bonuses to law enforcement recruits
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On Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has awarded more than 9,400 recruitment bonuses to new law enforcement officers through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program. The latest round of bonuses went to officers serving the Florida Panhandle region, with an additional 734 bonuses distributed to recruits across the state.

U.S. government shutdown enters Day 7
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The U.S. government is now in Day 7 of its shutdown. On Monday, the Senate held two votes on bills that would reopen the government, but they did not pass. U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack joins Good Day Orlando to talk more about the shutdown.

U.S. Rep. Randy Fine talks ongoing government shutdown
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Last week, the U.S. government shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill. U.S. Rep. Randy Fine joins Good Day Orlando to talk more about the ongoing shutdown after another day of failed votes.

Government shutdown travel impacts; Illinois sues Trump admin
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Last week, the U.S. government shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill. While essential services will continue, travelers are bracing for potential major disruption. Meanwhile, the State of Illinois has sued the Trump administration over its move to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago as the White House targets Democrat-led cities amid weeks of protests against the federal government?s immigration enforcement campaign. FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader discusses all the latest political headlines.

White House press briefing amid Week 2 of shutdown
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Monday afternoon where she gave the latest updates from the Trump administration. Leavitt discussed the continued government shutdown, as well as President Donald Trump's meeting with the Canadian prime minister on Tuesday, plans for the 250th birthday of the United States, a new abortion pill, immigration and more.

U.S. Senate plans vote to reopen government
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The U.S. government officially shut down last week after Congress failed to pass a funding measure before the 12 a.m. Wednesday deadline. Democrats are pressuring Republicans to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies as part of any stopgap funding bill, while the GOP says the issue should wait until the end of the year. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has threatened waves of retaliatory layoffs in addition to the federal workers already furloughed. FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader brings us the latest updates.

White House press briefing amid government shutdown
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Friday afternoon where she shared the latest updates from the Trump administration. Leavitt spoke on a variety of topics, including the ongoing government shutdown, layoffs, immigration, crime and public safety, and more.

Government shutdown Day 3: White House threatens layoffs
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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. Meanwhile, the White House is threatening mass layoffs for federal workers. Dr. Larry Walker, associate professor at the University of Central Florida, joins Good Day Orlando to discuss.

Government shutdown Day 3: Senate expected to vote again
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

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.

Government shutdown update: Democrats share remarks
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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.