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Florida Republicans Pass 6-Week Abortion Ban

DeSantis has said he supports the change

(Newser) - The Republican-dominated Florida Legislature on Thursday approved a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, a proposal supported by GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis. Florida currently prohibits abortions after 15 weeks. A six-week ban would give DeSantis a political victory among Republican primary voters before officially launching a presidential candidacy...

Report: Florida's Top Doc Nixed Key Data From Vaccine Study

Analysis shows State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo cut data on COVID being riskier than shot

(Newser) - An analysis that was the basis of a highly criticized recommendation from Florida's surgeon general cautioning young men against getting the COVID-19 vaccine omitted information that showed catching the virus could increase the risk of a cardiac-related death much more than getting the mRNA shot, according to drafts of...

DeSantis Signs New Concealed Weapons Law

Permit, training, background check no longer required

(Newser) - Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Monday, giving the governor another legislative victory as he prepares a campaign for president. The governor signed the bill in a private ceremony in his office. His only immediate public comment...

Disney Has a Big Surprise for DeSantis

Surprise language in 11th-hour deal effectively wrests power away from Florida governor's board

(Newser) - Last month, Ron DeSantis declared himself the "new sheriff in town" at Disney World, after he hand-picked members for a board that oversees what was formerly known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District, the special tax district for Disney's Orlando-area theme parks. His move came amid a contentious...

Trump and DeSantis as Running Mates Gets a Laugh

Florida governor says he's 'more of an executive guy'

(Newser) - The way Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis have been sniping at each other , it's no wonder that the Florida governor laughed when asked about the two being on the Republican ticket in 2024—at the same time. Asked in a Newsmax interview if he'd consider a hypothetical offer...

Ron DeSantis Explains Himself, Calls Putin a 'War Criminal'

Tucker Carlson mocks the apparent backtracking

(Newser) - Ron DeSantis is clarifying his controversial remarks about the Russia-Ukraine war from last week after getting pushback even from members of his own party . In his comments to Fox News host Tucker Carlson, the Florida governor had referred to President Biden's policy of aid to Ukraine as a "...

DeSantis Acts to Bar Lessons on Sexual Identity in All Grades

Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' policy would apply through high school

(Newser) - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration is moving to prohibit classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the law critics call "Don't Say Gay" as the Republican continues to focus on cultural issues ahead of his expected presidential run. The proposal, which would not...

Disney Has Another Throwdown for DeSantis

Company to host major LGBTQ conference in September

(Newser) - Ron DeSantis' very public battle with Walt Disney World continues, now with another move by the latter to support LGBTQ rights. Disney World will be hosting a major summit from Sept. 11-14 to help boost lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights in the workplace, with execs and team members from...

Ron DeSantis Takes Aim at Trump
Ron DeSantis Has
Things to Say About Trump
the rundown
Mar 22, 2023 12:37 AM CDT

Ron DeSantis Has Things to Say About Trump

Florida governor implies Trump's character is not up to par for a leader

(Newser) - Ron DeSantis says that if he does decide to run for president in 2024, "I'm running against Biden," keeping the focus on the current president "because I think he’s failed the country. I think the country wants a change. I think they want a fresh...

DeSantis Makes First Comment on Trump Case

Rival rips New York prosecutor while taking a jab at 'paying hush money'

(Newser) - Gov. Ron DeSantis uttered his first public reaction to the possible indictment of Florida resident and former President Donald Trump on Monday, taking swipes at both sides. Asked about the case, and whether he might be involved in any extradition to New York, DeSantis deflected, the New York Times reports,...

David Brooks: For GOP, the Choice Isn't 'Trump or DeSantis'

It's between them and what he sees as a saner branch of the party

(Newser) - Conventional wisdom at the moment says the GOP 2024 race will boil down to former President Trump vs. Ron DeSantis. Or as New York Times columnist David Brooks describes it, a race "between populist Tweedledum and populist Tweedledee." Brooks doesn't see much difference between them—both are...

DeSantis' Ukraine Stance Sees Pushback—From GOPers

Sens. Lindsey Graham, John Cornyn among those questioning Florida governor's remarks

(Newser) - On Monday, Ron DeSantis answered a questionnaire from Fox News' Tucker Carlson on the Russian invasion of Ukraine , and his remarks are now drawing pushback from his own party. "While the US has many vital national interests ... becoming further entangled in a territorial dispute between Ukraine and Russia is...

Following DeSantis to Iowa, Trump Goes on the Attack
Following DeSantis to Iowa,
Trump Goes on the Attack
the rundown
Mar 14, 2023 11:25 AM CDT

Following DeSantis to Iowa, Trump Goes on the Attack

'Ron reminds me a lot of Mitt Romney, so I don't think you're going to be doing so well here'

(Newser) - Donald Trump and his presumptive top rival in the GOP have now both checked off an obligatory duty: visiting Iowa. Days after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke in the state, Trump visited on Monday, and NPR takes note of the contrast in styles at this point in the race. For...

Bank Collapse Quickly Becomes Political

GOP contenders weigh in as Biden praises his administration's response

(Newser) - The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and another large bank has quickly become a political issue, with 2024 GOP contenders, or presumed contenders, weighing in and casting blame. CNBC rounds some up, including an all-caps slam from former President Trump.
  • Trump: "We will have a Great Depression far bigger
...

Report: DeSantis Is Dropping Private Signs on a Run

Florida governor is making trips Friday and Saturday to Iowa and Nevada, 2 early-nom states

(Newser) - Will he or won't he? That's been the question swirling around Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on a possible 2024 presidential run, and another big hint dropped on Friday. Earlier in the week, DeSantis delivered his State of the State address, boasting that "Florida is No. 1" as...

DeSantis Is 'About to Run Up the Score'

Governor's agenda expected to be embraced in legislative session, which opens this week

(Newser) - Ron DeSantis is poised to have a two-month stretch of political bliss. Meaning, Florida's 60-day legislative session begins on Tuesday, and the governor's wish list is expected to zip through—further cementing his conservative bona fides ahead of an expected 2024 run for the White House. "He...

Report: Fox Has 'Soft Ban' on Trump Appearances

Per Semafor, network owner Rupert Murdoch wanted to make Trump a 'nonperson' after Jan. 6

(Newser) - Former President Trump has been ranting this week, among myriad things, about Fox News and owner Rupert Murdoch , accusing the network of "going in the wrong direction" and proclaiming that "viewers, and MAGA, are not happy!" What may be partially driving the former president's ire: the...

DeSantis Begins &#39;de Facto&#39; 2024 Run
DeSantis
Begins
'de Facto'
2024 Run
THE RUNDOWN
Feb 28, 2023 2:17 PM CST

DeSantis Begins 'de Facto' 2024 Run

Florida governor starts national book tour

(Newser) - It's a big week for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and not only because of his power move against Disney . No, the presumed 2024 candidate isn't officially launching a campaign for president, but he is embarking on a national book tour, part of what Axios sees as a "...

DeSantis Takes Control Over Disney District

Florida governor moved against company after it objected to parental rights legislation

(Newser) - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday savored his victory over the Walt Disney Co., selecting new members of a governing board under legislation he sought after the company objected to a parental rights bill he favored last year. "Today, the corporate kingdom finally comes to an end," the...

Florida Killer's Last Words Are for DeSantis, and They're Vulgar

Donald Dillbeck said DeSantis has 'put his foot on our necks,' among other things

(Newser) - Donald Dillbeck was executed in Florida on Thursday night, and the convicted murderer used his final words to speak out against the state's governor. "I know I hurt people when I was young. I really messed up," said Dillbeck, who killed Faye Lamb Vann in 1990 after...

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