Federal Reserve likely to cut key interest rate: What to know

The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and inflation data used to make their decision. Here’s what to know about the meeting.

Trump slaps extra 10% tariff on Canada after Ontario airs anti-tariff ad

President Donald Trump announced plans to raise tariffs on Canadian imports by an additional 10% after an anti-tariff ad from Ontario aired during the World Series.

Former quarterback AJ McCarron announces run for Alabama lieutenant governor

The former Alabama Crimson Tide and NFL quarterback announced his candidacy in a video post referring to himself as a “political outsider."

Government shutdown halts ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ court fight

The ongoing federal government shutdown has temporarily paused a high-profile legal battle over a controversial immigrant-detention center located in the Everglades.

Florida teacher's use of gender-neutral title leads to state investigation, administrative leave

A Florida teacher has been placed on administrative leave after the state’s attorney general warned the district over the educator’s use of a gender-neutral title in the classroom.

Newsom warns Californians after Trump backs off Bay Area immigration surge

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday nudged Californians to be cautious about President Donald Trump’s sudden decision to pause a planned federal immigration surge in the San Francisco Bay Area, warning that the president often changes his mind.

Trump won't deploy federal troops to San Francisco: mayor

Despite threats otherwise, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said Thursday morning that President Donald Trump would not be sending federal troops to The City.

Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost on government shutdown
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Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost, who represents Florida's 10th district, joined FOX 35's Good Day Orlando on Oct. 23, 2025, to talk about the ongoing government shutdown and the stalemate between Democrats and Republicans.

Federal immigration agents headed to Bay Area, Alameda's Coast Guard Island

President Donald Trump and his administration have long threatened to send federal agents and national guard troops into San Francisco and the Bay Area.

Americans want a third party but won't support it, poll suggests

A new poll finds that many people feel unsure of supporting a candidate from a third party in part because of the implications of voting for one in an election.

Most Americans say country is heading in wrong direction, poll finds

A new national survey shows deepening pessimism about the nation’s direction, with Democrats now far more likely than Republicans to say the U.S. is on the wrong track.

Judge extends block of Illinois National Guard deployment until Supreme Court ruling

A federal judge has agreed to extend indefinitely a temporary restraining order blocking the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois until the U.S. Supreme Court issues a final ruling or until this goes to trial on merit.

Gov. DeSantis on Jacoby Tillman bond concern: 'A disgrace'
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he was glad that Jacoby Tillman was back in custody after a judge revoked his bond. Tillman is accused of attacking a woman on a running trail in Orange County. DeSantis said granting Tillman bond considering the charges was "a disgrace." DeSantis made the remarks during a press conference in South Florida.

Paul Renner challenges Byron Donalds for Florida Gov.
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Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live in studio to discuss his campaign for Florida Governor in 2026, where he faces President Trump-endorsed Florida Congressman Byron Donalds of Naples, and potentially Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins carrying the torch of the Governor Ron DeSantis administration.

White House demolition begins for Trump's ballroom: See photos

Demolition at the White House began Monday, tearing down part of the East Wing to build President Trump’s ballroom.