Government shutdown nears end after Senate advances procedural vote

The Senate took an initial step Sunday night toward ending the 40-day government shutdown, advancing a procedural vote backed by a small group of moderate Democrats who agreed to move forward.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott launches 2026 re-election campaign

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced his re-election bid for a fourth term in 2026, aiming to become the state's longest-serving governor while emphasizing continued economic growth and conservative policies.

Trump administration tells states to ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts

President Donald Trump's administration is demanding that states reverse full SNAP benefits issued under recent court orders.

Florida CFO claims $1.5B in local government ‘waste,’ but says Orlando spending among lowest

Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced that his office has uncovered roughly $1.5 billion in what he calls “wasteful spending” across ten municipalities audited so far.

Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia praises Orlando spending  | Full speech
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Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia held a news conference in Orlando, where he praised Orlando for how it's government is spending money. He did question $22.3 million in spending and said there were areas still to cut finding. He compared $22M compared to Jackson, Orange County, and Miami-Dade governments. He then challenged those government leaders to look at their budgets. alleged wasteful spending in Orange County and Orlando. According to his numbers, Ingoglia questioned $22 million ins pending by Orlando and

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene: Senate Republicans should use nuclear option to pass continuing resolution

Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Green says she has urged Senate Democrats to pass the House’s Continuing Resolution and supports Senate Republicans using the nuclear option to kill the filibuster.

Trump announces price cuts on Wegovy, Zepbound

President Donald Trump has unveiled a deal with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to reduce prices for their obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy. Here’s what we know.

Rep. Byron Donalds on the Florida Governor's Race
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Congressman Byron Donalds, the Trump-endorsed Republican representing Naples, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss his campaign for Florida Governor to succeed Ron DeSantis. He will face former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner in the Republican primary and one of Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings or former Congressman David Jolly on the Democratic side of the ticket.

SNAP benefits: Here's how much payments will be in November

SNAP allotments for November have been revealed and here is the highest amount of monthly food assistance recipients can receive.

Move to Florida: Leaders reacts to New York mayoral win
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Some Florida leaders, politicians, and sheriffs are expecting more New Yorkers to move to Florida after Tuesday's mayoral election.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings launches campaign for Florida governor

Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings announced on Thursday morning that he is running for governor of Florida, pledging to restore “responsible leadership," address rising costs and strengthen public safety across the state.

What are the busiest airports in the US?

On Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced its plans to reduce air traffic at 40 of the country's "high-volume" markets by 10% beginning Friday, according to The Associated Press.

David Jolly on the Democrats' path to Fla. Governor
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David Jolly, a former Republican Congressman, is now one of two Democrats running to succeed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in 2026. Jolly will face Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings in the Democratic primary. Across the aisle, the Democrat will face one of Congressman Byron Donalds, President Donald Trump's pick for Governor, or former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner.

Dept. of Transportation could close some airspace next week amid shutdown, Duffy warns

With flight delays on the rise nationwide, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cautions that the situation may get worse the longer the government shutdown continues.

Trump blames shutdown for overwhelming Democratic election win

Voters across the country backed Democrats last night, which Trump blamed Wednesday morning on the government shutdown and the fact that he wasn’t on the ballot.

Eric, Lara Trump team up with Erika Kirk for Turning Point USA event at Auburn University

The Turning Point USA “This Is the Turning Point Tour" college campus tour is in Alabama Wednesday at Auburn University with Erika Kirk, wife of the late Charlie Kirk, being joined by Eric and Lara Trump, Senator Tommy Tuberville and conservative commentator Benny Johnson.