2025 government shutdown is the longest in US history

The previous longest government shutdown was during President Donald Trump’s first term when he demanded Congress give him money for a U.S.-Mexico border wall.

Mikie Sherrill elected governor of New Jersey, defeating Jack Ciattarelli

U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday was elected governor of New Jersey, raising hopes for Democrats and highlighting Republican vulnerabilities after there had been signs of a rightward shift in recent years in what has been a reliably blue state.

2025 election for NYC mayor, NJ governor: Live updates

Follow FOX 5 NY for live updates on the 2025 New York City mayoral race and the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial race.

2025 election results: Democrats score wins for governor, mayor

Today’s election results could signal the nation’s political direction – from governor’s races in New Jersey and Virginia to New York City’s high-profile mayoral contest. Here are the results.

Florida election results: Orlando City Commissioner races; District 3 forces runoff

Orlando voters in one district chose to stick with an interim commissioner who won a special election last year, while those in another booted an incumbent who has held the position for over a decade. A third district heads to a runoff election.

Florida Elections 2025 Live Updates: Election Results

The polls are set to close in Florida at 7 p.m. local time. Shortly after, election results should begin to populate via the county Supervisor of Elections website.

Florida Election Day 2025: Election results, races, poll hours

It is Election Day in Florida and across the United States. Voters will head to the polls to vote in a variety of races. In Central Florida, there are three seats on the Orlando City Commission that will be decided by voters, as well as several amendments in Melbourne and New Smyrna Beach, and a mayor's race in Lake Helen.

Why Florida cares about the next NYC Mayor | Playbook
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Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO Reporter and author of the Florida Playbook newsletter joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom on this Playbook Tuesday, which is also Election Day across America. The pair discuss several high-profile elections for Mayor of the City of Miami, why Floridians should care about the New York City Mayoral Race between Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa, the Orlando City Council elections and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings finally officially entering the Governor's race, competing with Congressman Byron Donalds, former Congressman David Jolly and former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner.

Department of Education sued by states over new loan forgiveness rule

The Education Department recently announced specific guidelines employers must meet under an amended rule to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Dick Cheney, influential vice president under George W. Bush, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, who served as the 46th vice president of the United States and played a key role in shaping post-9/11 foreign policy, has died 84. He was known as one of the most influential and controversial figures in modern American politics.

Trump endorses Cuomo for NYC mayor: What this could mean

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo received a last-minute endorsement from President Trump, who warned he may limit federal funding to New York City if Zohran Mamdani wins the mayoral election.

Jerry Demings files to enter 2026 Fla. Governor's race
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Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has filed his paperwork intending to enter the 2026 Florida Governor's race. As it stands, he will enter the Democratic primary against former Congressman David Jolly in the Democratic Primary. On the Republican side, Trump-endorsed Florida Congressman Byron Donalds and former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner vie for the party's nomination.