Trial Starts on Medicaid Transgender Care

Trial Starts on Medicaid Transgender Care

Javier Manjarres
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May 10, 2023
TALLAHASSEE — Amid a series of legal and political battles in Florida about transgender people, a federal judge Tuesday heard opening arguments in a challenge to a state decision to prevent Medicaid coverage for treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy. Omar Gonzalez-Pagan, an attorney for plaintiffs challenging the decision, told U.S. District Judge […]
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DeSantis Says He'll use the US Military Against Mexican Drug Cartels

DeSantis Says He'll use the US Military Against Mexican Drug Cartels

Javier Manjarres
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May 9, 2023
During a press conference in Miami, Florida, The Floridian asked Florida Governor Ron DeSantis if he was put in an executive position to affect national immigration policy and if he would build the border wall and use the US military to proactively target Mexican drug cartels. "Yes and Yes," said Governor DeSantis, affirming that he […]
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Is DeSantis a 'Disciple' of Paul Ryan Like Trump Says?

Is DeSantis a 'Disciple' of Paul Ryan Like Trump Says?

Grayson Bakich
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May 9, 2023
Let's imagine Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) won the 2024 Election. In a recent attack by his soon-to-be opponent in the 2024 Republican presidential primary, former President Donald Trump compares him to Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI), claiming he is a "disciple" of Rep. Ryan and insinuating that a President DeSantis would be an "establishment" Republican president opposed to […]
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Is Ron DeSantis an Italian-American 'Elitist?'

Is Ron DeSantis an Italian-American 'Elitist?'

Javier Manjarres
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May 8, 2023
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been called many,  many names since first being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012, including “DeathSantis” and “DeSatan”  and “DeSanctimonious,” just to name a few. This week alone, DeSantis has been called an “elitist” for going to Yale and Harvard Universities, along with being called a “RINO” […]
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Gaetz, Donalds Slam DeSantis 2018 Debate Prep Leak

Gaetz, Donalds Slam DeSantis 2018 Debate Prep Leak

Grayson Bakich
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May 8, 2023
 ABC News received leaked footage of Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) preparing for the 2018 gubernatorial debates. One clip shows him answering a question on where he disagreed with former President Trump, where he states, "I have to frame it in a way that's not going to piss off all his voters." Representatives Matt Gaetz (R-FL) […]
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DeSantis Highlights Florida's Efforts Against Border, Fentanyl Crisis

DeSantis Highlights Florida's Efforts Against Border, Fentanyl Crisis

Grayson Bakich
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May 6, 2023
As the 2023 Florida legislative session came to an end, Governor Ron DeSantis (R) spoke of Florida's efforts to combat the border and fentanyl crises. Gov. DeSantis referred to efforts in the Florida Straits aiding the Coast Guard in intercepting boats, which he had previously discussed in January. As a result, there have been 11,000 repatriations since […]
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Fox Corp has Gone 'Woke'

Fox Corp has Gone 'Woke'

Javier Manjarres
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May 6, 2023
Fox Corp has gone “Woke.” The media giant that was once seen as the place where conservative-minded Americans could go to get their daily dose of Republican-friendly commentary, editorializing, and news reporting, has seen better days. After agreeing to pay Dominion Voting Systems $787 million to settle a defamation lawsuit, firing Tucker Carlson, and seeing […]
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DeSantis Still Wants Defamation Bill Targeting Conservative and 'Legacy' Media Outlets (VIDEO)

DeSantis Still Wants Defamation Bill Targeting Conservative and 'Legacy' Media Outlets (VIDEO)

Javier Manjarres
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May 6, 2023
During his closing remarks after the conclusion of the 2023 legislative session in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis signaled that he was still looking to push through a defamation legislative measure against media outlets in the Republican-led state legislature, but only after “a little bit more work” is done to reshape it. “The defamation, it’s a […]
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DeSantis Ends Legislative Session by Bashing Child Sex Changes and Pedophiles (VIDEO)

DeSantis Ends Legislative Session by Bashing Child Sex Changes and Pedophiles (VIDEO)

Javier Manjarres
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May 5, 2023
During a press conference to announce the end of the 2023 Florida legislative session in Tallahassee, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took a swipe at child sex reassignments and media outlets he feels have been complicit in propagating sex change operations and procedures to children. "I know that people in your industry(media) will dress it up […]
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2024 Ballot Fight Eyed on Abortion Rights in Florida

2024 Ballot Fight Eyed on Abortion Rights in Florida

Javier Manjarres
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May 5, 2023
TALLAHASSEE — After the Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis approved a law to prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, abortion rights supporters want to take the issue to voters. Floridians Protecting Freedom, a newly formed group, will hold a news conference Monday in Tallahassee to begin a campaign to pass a constitutional amendment supporting […]
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Trump Team Says DeSantis is Sinking in Polls

Trump Team Says DeSantis is Sinking in Polls

Daniel Molina
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May 5, 2023
The Trump Team continues to direct choice words at Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R), pointing to recent polls showing the Governor polling low.
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DeSantis has Gone Fishing, Extends Red Snapper Season

DeSantis has Gone Fishing, Extends Red Snapper Season

Javier Manjarres
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May 4, 2023
Pensacola—Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced that he will extend the Red Snapper fishing season from 60 to 7o days. “The fishing industry contributes almost $14 billion to the state's economy and is responsible for about 120,000 jobs,” said Gov. DeSantis Gov. DeSantis said that when he took office in 2019, the fishing season was […]
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Team Trump Chides Correspondents Dinner

Team Trump Chides Correspondents Dinner

Daniel Molina
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May 3, 2023
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner continued with many jokes directed at Trump and Republicans.
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Steube Criticizes Resign to Run Bill Allowing DeSantis to Run in 2024

Steube Criticizes Resign to Run Bill Allowing DeSantis to Run in 2024

Grayson Bakich
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May 2, 2023
With the Florida Legislature recently passing a modification to the state's "resign to run" law, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) can effectively begin his 2024 Presidential campaign while retaining his office. Representative Greg Steube (R-FL), who has endorsed former President Donald Trump, scathingly responded to the news, "Rules for thee but not for me." Rep. Steube's […]
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DeSantis Signs Bill Into law That Imposes Death Penalty on Child Rapists

DeSantis Signs Bill Into law That Imposes Death Penalty on Child Rapists

Javier Manjarres
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May 1, 2023
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law CS/CS/HB 1297 – Capital Sexual Battery bill, the legislative measure that allows the death penalty to be allowed for individuals convicted of committing sexual battery on children, or child rapists,  under the age of 12 years old. During a press conference in Titusville, Florida with Attorney General […]
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Ramaswamy Criticizes DeSantis's War with Disney

Ramaswamy Criticizes DeSantis's War with Disney

Grayson Bakich
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May 1, 2023
2024 Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy came out swinging against Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) in a recent interview on NBC's Meet the Press, criticizing the Governor's war with Disney. Specifically, Ramaswamy spoke against Gov. DeSantis signing Florida Senate Bill 7072 in 2021, which allowed Floridians to sue Big Tech platforms that censored their political opinions. […]
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Trump Touts Fundraising Lead

Trump Touts Fundraising Lead

Daniel Molina
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May 1, 2023
Trump has signaled that there’s no fundraising interest in another Biden run.
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Will DeSantis Actually run for President in 2024?

Will DeSantis Actually run for President in 2024?

Javier Manjarres
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April 30, 2023
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's whirlwind international trade mission trip to Japan, S. Korea, the United Kingdom, and Israel, during the last weeks of the 2023 legislative session in Florida could be a signal that he is on the verge of announcing a 2024 presidential run for office, or is it? Gov. DeSantis has been signaling […]
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