President Trump signs 'One Big, Beautiful Bill'
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted an Independence Day picnic for military families on the South Lawn of the White House on July 4, 2025. During the event, Trump signed House Resolution 1, which he referred to as "One Big, Beautiful Bill." This bill includes significant tax and spending cuts, border security investments, and provisions to modernize the military.
President Trump, First Lady attend Military Family Picnic
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted an Independence Day picnic for military families on the South Lawn of the White House on July 4, 2025. The event marked America's 249th birthday and included remarks from the president, as well as classic picnic fare, lawn games and a fireworks display.
Trump signs 'big, beautiful' bill into law at White House July 4th picnic
President Trump is expected to celebrate his political victory on the nation’s birthday, signing his “big, beautiful" budget bill into law at the White House picnic.
'Alligator Alcatraz': Democratic lawmakers denied entry to inspect Florida detention center
Multiple Democratic lawmakers were recently denied access to visit "Alligator Alcatraz," a new illegal immigrant detention center being constructed near the Everglades and Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida.
President Trump to sign 'Big, Beautiful Bill' into law
President Donald Trump is expected to sign his 'Big, Beautiful Bill' into law later tonight. The House passed the legislation Thursday night, approving the massive bill that includes trillions of dollars in tax and spending cuts while ramping up funding for defense and implementing the administration's immigration agenda.
Trump signs order increasing national park fees for foreign tourists
In a statement, the White House said the move aims to "improve services, access, and affordability for Americans."
Early voting, mail-in ballots grow in popularity, despite rhetoric
A new report highlights the continued popularity of different voting methods even as they have been criticized by some politicians in recent years.
Trump calls for Fed Chair Jerome Powell to immediately resign: ‘Too late'
This comes shortly after FHFA Director Bill Pulte called for Congress to investigate Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for "deceptive" testimony.
'Big beautiful bill' passes final vote in House; moves to Trump
The House approved a final version of President Donald Trump’s spending bill ahead of the July 4 deadline imposed by Trump. Here's what the bill includes.
House Republicans expected to pass Trump's bill
House Republicans are expected to pass President Donald Trumps "Big, Beautiful Bill" before the July 4 deadline. However, even with the bills likely passage, the fight over the legislation is far from over. Dr. Larry Walker, associate professor at the University of Central Florida (UCF) joins Good Day Orlando to discuss the latest political headlines.
House discussing President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'
The House voted 219-213 overnight Thursday, after hours of delay, to advance President Donald Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" for debate before a final vote. GOP leaders had to overcome pushback over changes the Senate made to the legislation. That final vote is expected soon.
'Alligator Alcatraz' opening: Florida lawmaker says Trump is building ‘modern-day concentration camps’
A Florida state representative said Tuesday that President Donald Trump is building "modern-day concentration camps," calling out his newly opened illegal immigrant holding facility in the state.
DeSantis says Florida may need 'entry tax' as socialist NYC mayoral candidate threatens exodus
Gov. Ron DeSantis has said that the Sunshine State may need an "entry tax" as Florida preps for another wave of new residents and businesses after New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's stunning primary win.
‘Senior bonus’ explained: What Trump's budget bill means for Social Security taxes
The "Big Beautiful Bill" could give seniors earning under $75K a tax break of up to $6,000. Here's what we know.
Wisconsin abortion ban, court strikes down 1849 law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.
Trump admin withholds $6 billion for after-school, summer programs
A funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income families and wipe out some after-school programming this fall.
DeSantis unveils Thomas Jefferson statue in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of Former President Thomas Jefferson on Wednesday morning in Monticello, Florida, to help celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence coming in 2026.
House Republicans push for final vote on Trump's spending bill
The House previously passed a version of the legislation in May, but it’s unclear if House GOP members can pass a Senate-refined version of the bill on Wednesday.
What's next for Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill?'
The House Rules Committee has teed up President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" for a chamber-wide vote Wednesday after a nearly 12-hour-long session debating the massive piece of legislation. It now heads to the entire chamber for consideration, where several Republicans have already signaled they're concerned with various aspects of the measure. The House Reconciliation bill delivers on the promise of building the border wall; 10,000 ICE officers; detention beds; historic funding for Customs and Border Patrol; and a tax on money undocumented immigrants send out of the country. U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolus joins Good Day Orlando to talk more about what comes next for the bill.
DeSantis unveils Thomas Jefferson statue in Florida ahead of 250th anniversary of America
Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of Former President Thomas Jefferson on Wednesday morning in Monticello, Florida, to help celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence coming in 2026.