Ron DeSantis

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Florida GOP Leaders Reluctantly Announce Special Session Time Amid Tensions with DeSantis

Weeks after Gov. Ron DeSantis sparked a political power struggle with Republican lawmakers, the Legislature on Friday showed signs of…

2 days ago

DeSantis Calls Special Elections for Florida Sen. Fine's, Rep. Rudman's Districts

Days after a civil rights group sued him, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday set special election dates for two legislative…

3 days ago

DeSantis Backs Trump’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship, Worries About Court Ruling

Though Gov. Ron DeSantis strongly approves of President Donald Trump's new executive order ending birthright citizenship for illegal immigrants, he…

4 days ago

DeSantis Says He's 'A Dog That's Got You on the Ankle', Won't Give Up on Special Session

TALLAHASSEE—Gov. Ron DeSantis is so committed to convening the Legislature next week to combat illegal immigration that he considers himself…

4 days ago

'Done it Better Than Anyone': DeSantis Offers Glowing Praise of Kevin Guthrie for FEMA Director

TALLAHASSEE—Gov. Ron DeSantis raved about Kevin Guthrie, Florida's emergency response director, on Tuesday after Guthrie sidestepped a question about whether…

5 days ago

DeSantis' Chief of Staff James Uthmeier to be the Next Florida Attorney General

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday confirmed a double-header of government appointments, revealing that his Chief of Staff James Uthmeier will…

1 week ago

DeSantis to Appoint Attorney General Ashley Moody to U.S. Senate

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that he will appoint Attorney General Ashley Moody to the U.S. Senate, filling the seat…

1 week ago

'Surprised' by GOP Pushback, DeSantis Cranks Up Pressure for Immigration Special Session

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday ratcheted up the pressure on Florida lawmakers to convene a special session addressing illegal immigration,…

1 week ago

Democrat Seeks Ban on Florida Agencies Using Taxpayer Funds to Influence Ballot Amendments

A Florida Democrat filed a new bill Monday to ban state agencies from using taxpayer money to fund campaigns influencing…

2 weeks ago

Trump Steps In, Backs DeSantis Amid Surprise GOP Infighting Over Special Session

President-elect Donald Trump waded into a power struggle between Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican leaders Tuesday, throwing his political weight…

2 weeks ago