Atlanta man freed after 2 years in Taliban captivity, State Department says
An American man who was held captive in Afghanistan for over two years has been freed by the Taliban and is now on his way back to the United States.
Trump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling for the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department , advancing a campaign promise to take apart an agency that's been a longtime target of conservatives.
Social Security Administration to require more in-person visits
The Social Security Administration is imposing tighter security measures that could require more Americans to visit the agency in person.
Push to expand Florida's squatter laws
A new bill to expand Florida's squatter laws is inching closer to becoming a state law. Last year, the governor signed a bill that gave law enforcement the power to remove illegal tenants from homes. New bills filed in the house and senate would take that law one step further and protect "commercial property owners" too.
President Trump moves to shut down Department of Education
FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader joins FOX 35 live from Washington, D.C. to discuss he latest political happenings, including President Donald Trump's plan to move ahead the shut down of the U.S. Department of Education today.
Governor DeSantis discusses border policy at New College’s Socratic Stage
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other officials will host a roundtable Thursday morning to discuss immigration.
Florida Senate bill proposes increasing highway speed limits to 75 mph
Highway speeds could increase under a bill that has started moving forward in the Florida Senate.
Florida lawmakers move to delay school start time law for high schools
Florida lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would shield school districts from a 2023 law mandating later high school start times.
Trump plans executive order to dismantle Education Department—what it means
President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order to begin shutting down the U.S. Department of Education, a longtime conservative target. The move would shift education authority to states, but eliminating the department likely requires Congress.
Sen. Eichorn charged after soliciting undercover officer in Bloomington
Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn, who was one of the sponsors of the "Trump derangement syndrome bill," faces a felony charge of prostitution after allegedly soliciting a minor for sex during a prostitution sting in Bloomington.
Florida bill proposes 'dangerous dog' registry, requires liability insurance, mandatory impoundments
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood testified before Florida lawmakers on Wednesday in support of the Pam Rock Act, named after a mail carrier killed in a dog attack.
Unilever, Ben & Jerry's parent company, accused of removing CEO over politics
Ben & Jerry’s has accused Unilever, its parent company, of unlawfully removing the ice cream maker’s CEO because of his social and political activism.
EU tariffs could hurt these states the most, analysis shows
If the European Union’s 27 countries move forward with retaliatory tariffs on the U.S., some states will be impacted far more than others.
Tennessee whiskey distillers warn of an economic domino effect as Trump’s tariff war continues
Tennessee whiskey distillers warned of long-term impacts to the American spirits and hospitality industries during President Trump’s imposed tariff war with U.S. allies.
Trump admin pauses $175M in federal funding to UPenn over inclusion of trans athletes in women’s sports
The Trump administration paused $175 million in federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania over its inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports, FOX Business exclusively reported on Wednesday morning.
Bracy eyes return to Florida Senate after Thompson’s passing
Former state Sen. Randolph Bracy, D-Orlando, has opened a campaign account to try to return to the Legislature in a district that opened last month when Sen. Geraldine Thompson died.
Florida Bill SB 166 proposes easing testing requirements for students
A bill in the Florida Legislature proposes eliminating certain testing requirements for high school graduation and easing third-grade assessments.
Who is Judge James 'Jeb' Boasberg? The judge blocking Trump’s deportation plan
Federal Judge James “Jeb" Boasberg has a long history of handling politically charged cases, including Trump’s grand jury investigations, Jan. 6 sentencings, and surveillance reforms. Now, he’s facing impeachment calls after blocking Trump’s deportation orders.
Trump order banning transgender people from serving in military blocked by federal judge
Judge Ana Reyes ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s order to exclude transgender troops from military service likely violates their constitutional rights.
Judge rules DOGE’s dismantling of USAID likely unconstitutional, blocks further cuts
A federal judge ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, likely violated the Constitution by dismantling USAID. The court order blocks further cuts and restores access for employees, marking a major legal challenge to Trump’s foreign aid policies.