President Trump signs 'HALT Fentanyl Act'
President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday afternoon that aims to curb the illicit flow of fentanyl into the United States during a bill-signing ceremony. The "Halt Fentanyl Act" permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. Trump was joined by several families who had lost family members and friends from fentanyl overdose at the event, and several people shared their stories.
President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday afternoon that aims to curb the illicit flow of fentanyl into the United States during a bill-signing ceremony. The "Halt Fentanyl Act" permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. Trump was joined by several families who had lost family members and friends from fentanyl overdose at the event, and several people shared their stories.
'Queen of Versailles' appears with President Trump
President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday afternoon that aims to curb the illicit flow of fentanyl into the United States during a bill-signing ceremony. The "Halt Fentanyl Act" permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. Florida's own Jackie Siegel, the Queen of Versailles, was one of the family members who spoke of their loved ones at the bill signing.
President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday afternoon that aims to curb the illicit flow of fentanyl into the United States during a bill-signing ceremony. The "Halt Fentanyl Act" permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. Florida's own Jackie Siegel, the Queen of Versailles, was one of the family members who spoke of their loved ones at the bill signing.
"Good Trouble Lives On" protests honor legacy of John Lewis
The legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis will live on across America Thursday, with more than 1,600 events scheduled on the fifth anniversary of his death.
The legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis will live on across America Thursday, with more than 1,600 events scheduled on the fifth anniversary of his death.
Trump denies that he plans to fire Jerome Powell
President Donald Trump met with Republican lawmakers on Tuesday and asked them if they thought he should fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. However, when reporters asked Trump about the possibility during a meeting in the Oval Office on Wednesday, he denied it.
President Donald Trump met with Republican lawmakers on Tuesday and asked them if they thought he should fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. However, when reporters asked Trump about the possibility during a meeting in the Oval Office on Wednesday, he denied it.
Trump 'not planning' to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, despite reports
President Trump denied reports that he plans to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, but he continued to sharply criticize the head of the central bank.
President Trump denied reports that he plans to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, but he continued to sharply criticize the head of the central bank.
FULL | Trump meets with Crown Prince of Bahrain
President Donald Trump held a bilateral meeting with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa in the Oval Office on Wednesday afternoon. The United States and Bahrain have signed an agreement that will pave the way for the two countries to enter into a formal civilian-nuclear cooperation deal.
President Donald Trump held a bilateral meeting with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa in the Oval Office on Wednesday afternoon. The United States and Bahrain have signed an agreement that will pave the way for the two countries to enter into a formal civilian-nuclear cooperation deal.
Gov. DeSantis appoints Florida's new CFO
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Wednesday in Tampa, where he announced the appointment of the Sunshine State's new Chief Financial Officer. Republican Blaise Ingoglia, 54, will fill the vacancy. Ingoglia previously served in the House and as Chair of the Republican Party of Florida.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Wednesday in Tampa, where he announced the appointment of the Sunshine State's new Chief Financial Officer. Republican Blaise Ingoglia, 54, will fill the vacancy. Ingoglia previously served in the House and as Chair of the Republican Party of Florida.
ICE moves to end bond hearings for detained migrants, memo shows
ICE will stop granting bond hearings for detained migrants, rather than allow them to go before an immigration judge and potentially remain free while their cases proceed.
ICE will stop granting bond hearings for detained migrants, rather than allow them to go before an immigration judge and potentially remain free while their cases proceed.
Spending cuts divide lawmakers in U.S.
Lawmakers are currently facing a divide as they debate proposed spending cuts, most notably in areas such as education and foreign aid. The disagreements center around the extent and impact of the cuts, with some lawmakers arguing for austerity measures while others advocate for maintaining or even increasing funding levels in certain areas.
Lawmakers are currently facing a divide as they debate proposed spending cuts, most notably in areas such as education and foreign aid. The disagreements center around the extent and impact of the cuts, with some lawmakers arguing for austerity measures while others advocate for maintaining or even increasing funding levels in certain areas.
Who is Sen. Blaise Ingoglia? Florida's new Chief Financial Officer
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Wednesday in Tampa, where he announced the appointment of the Sunshine State's new Chief Financial Officer.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Wednesday in Tampa, where he announced the appointment of the Sunshine State's new Chief Financial Officer.
Orange County looks to exit immigration detention agreement with feds
Orange County officials signaled Tuesday they want to step away from immigration detention responsibilities and made it clear they will not use local correctional officers to transport undocumented immigrants to detention centers like the so-called “Alligator Alcatraz.”
Orange County officials signaled Tuesday they want to step away from immigration detention responsibilities and made it clear they will not use local correctional officers to transport undocumented immigrants to detention centers like the so-called “Alligator Alcatraz.”
Florida’s school voucher surge draws fire from public education advocates
As Florida’s new state budget channels more money toward private and charter schools, public school advocates are sounding the alarm about the future of public education — warning that already-strained classrooms could suffer further setbacks.
As Florida’s new state budget channels more money toward private and charter schools, public school advocates are sounding the alarm about the future of public education — warning that already-strained classrooms could suffer further setbacks.
Federal budget cuts hit after-school programs
Federal budget cuts are hitting after-school programs hard, with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida facing a $250,000 funding gap in July alone.
Federal budget cuts are hitting after-school programs hard, with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida facing a $250,000 funding gap in July alone.
Feds to remove 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles
The Pentagon announced Tuesday that it would release 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles.
The Pentagon announced Tuesday that it would release 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles.
Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’: See who’s being held at the remote detention site
A newly obtained list of more than 700 detainees sheds light on who is being held at Florida’s controversial new immigration detention facility in the Everglades. The Miami Herald reports that many have no criminal records, raising new questions about transparency, access, and due process.
A newly obtained list of more than 700 detainees sheds light on who is being held at Florida’s controversial new immigration detention facility in the Everglades. The Miami Herald reports that many have no criminal records, raising new questions about transparency, access, and due process.
Florida AG threatens legal action against U.S. Masters Swimming: 'Keep men out of women's sports'
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is demanding that U.S. Masters Swimming, a nonprofit based in the Sunshine State, certify it will not allow any biological men to continue to compete in women's sports or enter their locker rooms. If they continue to do so, he said, the organization will face a lawsuit.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is demanding that U.S. Masters Swimming, a nonprofit based in the Sunshine State, certify it will not allow any biological men to continue to compete in women's sports or enter their locker rooms. If they continue to do so, he said, the organization will face a lawsuit.
Florida AG threatens legal action against U.S. Masters Swimming
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier hosted a news conference on Tuesday morning in Orlando to address U.S. Masters Swimming. The AG said the organization needs to keep men out of female competitions and locker rooms. Otherwise, he said they will face a lawsuit.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier hosted a news conference on Tuesday morning in Orlando to address U.S. Masters Swimming. The AG said the organization needs to keep men out of female competitions and locker rooms. Otherwise, he said they will face a lawsuit.
Trump threatens Russia with 100% tariffs
President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will send "top-of-the-line weapons" to Ukraine while also threatening Russia with severe tariffs if a deal to end the war is not reached within 50 days. Two rounds of ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine took place earlier this year, but no other meetings have so far been scheduled.
President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will send "top-of-the-line weapons" to Ukraine while also threatening Russia with severe tariffs if a deal to end the war is not reached within 50 days. Two rounds of ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine took place earlier this year, but no other meetings have so far been scheduled.
Senate considers Mike Waltz for UN Ambassador tomorrow
Tomorrow, former Florida Congressman Mike Waltz will face a Senate panel as President Trump's nomination for Ambassador to the United Nations. John Hanley, a UCF political science lecturer joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to preview what we could see out of the confirmation hearing tomorrow, especially after the 'Signalgate' scandal where Trump administration officials accidentally added journalists to a Signal group chat and spoke about upcoming military operations and attacks.
Tomorrow, former Florida Congressman Mike Waltz will face a Senate panel as President Trump's nomination for Ambassador to the United Nations. John Hanley, a UCF political science lecturer joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to preview what we could see out of the confirmation hearing tomorrow, especially after the 'Signalgate' scandal where Trump administration officials accidentally added journalists to a Signal group chat and spoke about upcoming military operations and attacks.
Supreme Court says Trump's Education Department layoffs can resume
The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.