Dueling Dan Sullivans? Alaska blocks 'sham' candidate from ballot after name confusion drama
Alaska election officials on Monday ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name and party affiliation as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan is ineligible to appear on the state’s August primary ballot.
Alaska election officials on Monday ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name and party affiliation as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan is ineligible to appear on the state’s August primary ballot.
Trump won’t back FISA renewal unless Save America Act passed too
A key – but controversial – surveillance tool used by the U.S. government to prevent terror attacks and catch foreign spies expired Friday and now faces an additional obstacle to being renewed.
A key – but controversial – surveillance tool used by the U.S. government to prevent terror attacks and catch foreign spies expired Friday and now faces an additional obstacle to being renewed.
New Florida laws take effect July 1: Here’s what to know
There are nearly 90 new laws that are going into effect on July 1, 2026, in Florida.
There are nearly 90 new laws that are going into effect on July 1, 2026, in Florida.
These 11 upcoming Supreme Court decisions could make or break Trump's second term agenda
As the Supreme Court enters the final stretch of its term, a flood of closely watched decisions could determine not only the fate of several of President Donald Trump’s key policy priorities but also the scope of presidential authority for years to come.
As the Supreme Court enters the final stretch of its term, a flood of closely watched decisions could determine not only the fate of several of President Donald Trump’s key policy priorities but also the scope of presidential authority for years to come.
Sen. Mitch McConnell taken to the hospital
Senator Mitch McConnell was taken to the hospital on Sunday morning, according to his office.
Senator Mitch McConnell was taken to the hospital on Sunday morning, according to his office.
Judge orders Trump administration to restore changes made to US park exhibits
A judge ordered the Trump administration to restore exhibits at museums, parks and landmarks that were removed because the administration thought they “inappropriately disparage Americans past or living.”
A judge ordered the Trump administration to restore exhibits at museums, parks and landmarks that were removed because the administration thought they “inappropriately disparage Americans past or living.”
Americans split into 9 political groups in new research: Where do you fit in?
New research casts a wider net on Americans' “deeply divided” political views, suggesting that they really fall within nine political groups, not two major political parties.
New research casts a wider net on Americans' “deeply divided” political views, suggesting that they really fall within nine political groups, not two major political parties.
Lawsuit challenges ballot language for Florida property tax amendment
Two former Florida mayors and a nonprofit organization have filed a lawsuit challenging the ballot language for a proposed constitutional amendment that would dramatically expand Florida's homestead property tax exemption.
Two former Florida mayors and a nonprofit organization have filed a lawsuit challenging the ballot language for a proposed constitutional amendment that would dramatically expand Florida's homestead property tax exemption.
Trump nominates Jay Clayton to serve as Director of National Intelligence
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is nominating Jay Clayton to serve as the next Director of National Intelligence, selecting the former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman and current U.S. attorney for the southern District of New York to lead the nation's intelligence community.
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is nominating Jay Clayton to serve as the next Director of National Intelligence, selecting the former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman and current U.S. attorney for the southern District of New York to lead the nation's intelligence community.
Lawsuit targets Trump administration’s anti-DEI federal contract policies
States have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion mandates for federal contracts. The attorneys general argue that this act forces contractors to interpret what activities may be penalized.
States have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion mandates for federal contracts. The attorneys general argue that this act forces contractors to interpret what activities may be penalized.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on cancer fight: Prognosis is good
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings recently revealed that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and would be undergoing treatment soon. He will finish his term as mayor, and has suspended his campaign for governor in order to focus on his health, treatment, and family. He talked with FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt about his diagnosis, why he shared it, and the prognosis.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings recently revealed that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and would be undergoing treatment soon. He will finish his term as mayor, and has suspended his campaign for governor in order to focus on his health, treatment, and family. He talked with FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt about his diagnosis, why he shared it, and the prognosis.
How China-linked operatives used ChatGPT to sway Americans on 2 issues, OpenAI details
ChatGPT’s parent company, OpenAI, is accusing a Chinese technology company of leveraging its signature platform to manipulate the opinions of people who live in the United States.
ChatGPT’s parent company, OpenAI, is accusing a Chinese technology company of leveraging its signature platform to manipulate the opinions of people who live in the United States.
Florida Supreme Court lets new congressional map stand for 2026 elections
Florida's newly redrawn congressional map will remain in effect for this year's midterm elections after the state Supreme Court declined to intervene in an ongoing legal challenge.
Florida's newly redrawn congressional map will remain in effect for this year's midterm elections after the state Supreme Court declined to intervene in an ongoing legal challenge.
Boelter set to change his plea from not guilty to guilty, federal court documents say
Federal court documents show Vance Boelter intends to change his plea after initially pleading not guilty.
Federal court documents show Vance Boelter intends to change his plea after initially pleading not guilty.
Restaurant owner faces backlash after saying he’d prefer to hire men over women
A restaurant owner’s comments about his preference for hiring male servers over women have sparked outrage and plans for a protest in Wisconsin.
A restaurant owner’s comments about his preference for hiring male servers over women have sparked outrage and plans for a protest in Wisconsin.
Are 'AI Slop' ads the future of Florida politics?
Rishi Bagga, Democratic Analyst and Political Strategist joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the rise in political campaign ads generated with artificial intelligence, especially in the Florida Governor's Race, with Lt. Governor Jay Collins attacking Trump-endorsed Republican Congressman Byron Donalds and Spencer Pratt putting out a slew of AI ads in his campaign for the Mayor of Los Angeles.
Rishi Bagga, Democratic Analyst and Political Strategist joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the rise in political campaign ads generated with artificial intelligence, especially in the Florida Governor's Race, with Lt. Governor Jay Collins attacking Trump-endorsed Republican Congressman Byron Donalds and Spencer Pratt putting out a slew of AI ads in his campaign for the Mayor of Los Angeles.
Advocates demand 5 changes from FWC after Sloth World sloth deaths
Florida Rep. Anna Eskamani and the Sloth Protection Alliance have sent a five-point list of recommended changes to the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) with the goal of limiting sloth imports into the state, following the deaths of more than 50 sloths intended for the now-defunct Sloth World Orlando attraction.
Florida Rep. Anna Eskamani and the Sloth Protection Alliance have sent a five-point list of recommended changes to the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) with the goal of limiting sloth imports into the state, following the deaths of more than 50 sloths intended for the now-defunct Sloth World Orlando attraction.
Minneapolis City Hall hosting first-ever drag show to celebrate Pride month
As part of Pride month honoring the LGBTQ+ community, Minneapolis City Council members have announced they will host the first-ever drag show at city hall this week.
As part of Pride month honoring the LGBTQ+ community, Minneapolis City Council members have announced they will host the first-ever drag show at city hall this week.
Study that finds no benefits from alcohol left out of US health guidelines
A study that looked at the health risks of alcohol was released independently this week, after the Trump administration omitted the findings from new U.S. dietary guidelines.
A study that looked at the health risks of alcohol was released independently this week, after the Trump administration omitted the findings from new U.S. dietary guidelines.
Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton advance in race for California governor; Both will face off in Nov. election
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton have both advanced to the November 2026 general election in the race for California Governor.
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton have both advanced to the November 2026 general election in the race for California Governor.