Patronis Pledges to Join DOGE Caucus, Limit Federal Teleworkers

Patronis Pledges to Join DOGE Caucus, Limit Federal Teleworkers

Jackson Bakich
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December 17, 2024
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) is currently running for the open Congressional District 1, which was held by former Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) during his bid for U.S. Attorney General. In the latest campaign update from CFO Patronis, the Congressional hopeful shared that he would join the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) Congressional […]
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Trump: DeSantis Will Make the 'Right Decision' on Rubio's Seat, Doesn't Expect Lara for Opening

Trump: DeSantis Will Make the 'Right Decision' on Rubio's Seat, Doesn't Expect Lara for Opening

Jackson Bakich
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December 16, 2024
During a recent press conference, President-elect Donald Trump (R) was asked about whether he expects Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) to appoint his daughter-in-law, former RNC Co-Chair Lara Trump, to Senator Marco Rubio’s (R-FL) seat. President-elect Trump tapped Sen. Rubio to be a part of his cabinet as the next Secretary of State. Pres.-elect Trump told […]
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Did Luna Just Endorse Donalds for Florida Governor?

Did Luna Just Endorse Donalds for Florida Governor?

Daniel Molina
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December 16, 2024
In a social media post that will surely make headlines, Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R) suggested that Florida Rep. Byron Donalds (R) could be aiming to become Florida Governor.
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DeSantis to Attend Army-Navy Game With Trump Amid Cabinet Rumors

DeSantis to Attend Army-Navy Game With Trump Amid Cabinet Rumors

Liv Caputo
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December 6, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis and President-elect Donald Trump will attend the Dec. 14 Army versus Navy football game together amid rumors that the Florida Governor may be nominated as the next Secretary of Defense. First reported by FOX News Friday morning, a source familiar with the Governor's schedule confirmed to The Floridian via text message that "The […]
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Frost Says DeSantis' Anti-DEI Positions Disqualify Him From Being Secretary of Defense

Frost Says DeSantis' Anti-DEI Positions Disqualify Him From Being Secretary of Defense

Grayson Bakich
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December 6, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has supposedly considered tapping Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) for Secretary of Defense if current appointee, Fox News host Pete Hegseth, is withdrawn. Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) expressed opposition to the idea of nominating Gov. DeSantis to lead the Department of Defense, telling The Floridian that he didn’t think he was a good […]
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Florida Dems Claim 'Grave Danger' For America if DeSantis Becomes DOD Secretary

Florida Dems Claim 'Grave Danger' For America if DeSantis Becomes DOD Secretary

Liv Caputo
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December 4, 2024
Americans will be in "grave danger" if Gov. Ron DeSantis becomes the next Secretary of Defense, Florida Democrats claimed Wednesday morning. Party Chair Nikki Fried released her statement hours after the Wall Street Journal reported that President-elect Donald Trump may nominate DeSantis to the Department of Defense post instead of his current nominee Pete Hegseth, […]
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'Right Man for the Job': Patronis Endorses Trump-Backed Gruters for Chief Financial Officer Post

'Right Man for the Job': Patronis Endorses Trump-Backed Gruters for Chief Financial Officer Post

Liv Caputo
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December 4, 2024
Florida's outgoing Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, delivered a resounding endorsement of Trump ally Sen. Joe Gruters for his post Wednesday morning. Patronis, who will resign his seat in March to run for Congress, posted his "full" endorsement of Gruters on social media to urge Gov. Ron DeSantis to appoint the Florida Senator to the […]
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DeSantis on Pam Bondi Appointment: 'Expect to be Attacked Relentlessly'

DeSantis on Pam Bondi Appointment: 'Expect to be Attacked Relentlessly'

Jackson Bakich
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December 3, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) appeared on "The Ingraham Angle" on Fox News to discuss President Joe Biden's (D) recent decision to pardon his son, Hunter, but also shared his thoughts on former Pam Bondi's appointment for U.S. Attorney General under President-elect Donald Trump's (R) incoming administration. Bondi served as Florida's Attorney General during former Governor Rick Scott's tenure […]
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'Blizzard of Lies': DeSantis Blasts Biden Pardon of Son

'Blizzard of Lies': DeSantis Blasts Biden Pardon of Son

Jackson Bakich
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December 3, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) appeared on "The Ingraham Angle" on Fox News to discuss President Joe Biden's (D) recent decision to pardon his son, Hunter, for all federal crimes from January 1, 2014, to December 1, 2024. This move grants legal absolution against any alleged crimes, such as Hunter's involvement with Ukrainian businesses (in a […]
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Trump World Endorses Gruters for Florida CFO As DeSantis Stays Quiet

Trump World Endorses Gruters for Florida CFO As DeSantis Stays Quiet

Liv Caputo
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November 27, 2024
Trump World wants Gov. Ron DeSantis to appoint state Sen. Joe Gruters, one of the few Florida Republicans who has clashed with and even called out the Governor, to the soon-to-be vacant Chief Financial Officer position. But DeSantis has stayed quiet, even as speculation swirls that he may appoint one of his allies, like state […]
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Legislative Musical Chairs: All Florida Vacancies Caused by Trump's Cabinet Picks

Legislative Musical Chairs: All Florida Vacancies Caused by Trump's Cabinet Picks

Liv Caputo
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November 26, 2024
Florida Lawmakers weeks after the general election are scrambling to fill government positions vacated by President-elect Donald Trump's Sunshine State-based cabinet picks. So which positions are empty, and who wants to fill them? U.S. Senate: Marco Rubio One of Trump's first cabinet picks was Sen. Marco Rubio for his Secretary of State. This will leave […]
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Florida Dems Move to Ban Taxpayer-Funded Political Ads After Gov's Pricey Alleged 'PSAs'

Florida Dems Move to Ban Taxpayer-Funded Political Ads After Gov's Pricey Alleged 'PSAs'

Liv Caputo
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November 20, 2024
TALLAHASSEE—Florida Senate Democrats plan to file a bill this session banning the use of taxpayer money for political advertising, prompted by Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration using millions of Florida dollars to fund ads against abortion and marijuana initiatives. Though Sen. Tina Polsky (D-Boca Raton) doesn't know which member will file the legislation, she feels her […]
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Scott Endorses Lara Trump for Rubio's Senate Seat

Scott Endorses Lara Trump for Rubio's Senate Seat

Jackson Bakich
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November 20, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has endorsed RNC Co-Chair Lara Trump for Marco Rubio’s likely soon-to-be-open senate seat as he has been tapped for President-elect Donald Trump's (R) Secretary of State. It is up to Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) to fill the position. The Florida governor could appoint himself or somebody in his inner circle who […]
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Against DeSantis' Wishes, Florida Leaders Say No to Special Session for Condo Laws

Against DeSantis' Wishes, Florida Leaders Say No to Special Session for Condo Laws

Liv Caputo
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November 20, 2024
Despite Gov. Ron DeSantis' promise that Florida's pricey new condo laws would be addressed by the end of the year, legislative leaders announced Tuesday that they won't tackle the issue until the regular session in March. This means there won't be a condo-focused special session like Gov. DeSantis asked for. "I have heard the call […]
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DeSantis Blames Absent Republicans for Biden-Picked Judge's Confirmation

DeSantis Blames Absent Republicans for Biden-Picked Judge's Confirmation

Liv Caputo
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November 19, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday claimed that Floridians would "suffer the consequences" after five Republican Senators missed a vote confirming the Biden-picked Judge Embry Kidd to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. DeSantis called Kidd a "leftist judge" whose appointment by a 49-45 vote only happened because Republicans, including Vice President-elect JD Vance and […]
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Fmr. Green Beret Jay Collins Emerges as Possible Candidate to Replace Rubio

Fmr. Green Beret Jay Collins Emerges as Possible Candidate to Replace Rubio

Liv Caputo
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November 18, 2024
In the same vein as his “Never Back Down” presidential run, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday held out and delayed answering MAGA World’s mounting calls for Lara Trump to be appointed U.S. Senator in Marco Rubio’s absence. Via social media, Gov. DeSantis announced that he would wait until January to reveal Florida's next Senator after […]
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DeSantis Speaks on Rubio's Senate Seat, Doesn't Leave Out Self-Appointment

DeSantis Speaks on Rubio's Senate Seat, Doesn't Leave Out Self-Appointment

Jackson Bakich
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November 18, 2024
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has a decision to make. With Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) accepting President-elect Donald Trump's (R) offer to become his Secretary of State (as he is expected to be confirmed), Gov. DeSantis has the task of replacing the senator's seat. Many names have been floated around, including Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL), DeSantis […]
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DeSantis Demands Special Election Schedule for Gaetz, Waltz Seats Be Made 'Immediately'

DeSantis Demands Special Election Schedule for Gaetz, Waltz Seats Be Made 'Immediately'

Liv Caputo
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November 14, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced early Thursday that he will hold special elections as soon as possible for two Republican congressional seats vacated by President-elect Donald Trump, who's drawing heavily from Florida's political talent pool for his new administration. Though the Florida Governor has yet to announce which days the special primary and general elections will […]
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