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March 23, 2023, 12:36 AM

DeSantis: Putin is a ‘war criminal’ who ‘should be held accountable’

The Florida governor made the comments after previously saying that United States support of Ukraine is not a “vital national interest.”
March 23, 2023, 12:36 AM
DeSantis: Putin is a ‘war criminal’ who ‘should be held accountable’
March 22, 2023, 8:34 PM

DeSantis swipes at Trump while decrying former president's possible indictment

“Look, I don’t know what goes into paying hush money to a porn star to secure silence over some type of alleged affair. I just can’t speak to that,” DeSantis said.
March 22, 2023, 8:34 PM
DeSantis swipes at Trump while decrying former president's possible indictment
March 22, 2023, 12:31 AM

DeSantis continues presidential run hints

The Florida governor spoke with Fox Nation claiming he could beat President Joe Biden if he were to run in the 2024 election.
March 22, 2023, 12:31 AM
DeSantis continues presidential run hints
March 20, 2023, 5:40 PM

DeSantis comments on Trump while speaking in Panama City

Though the Florida governor did not mention Trump by name, he broke his silence on the possible indictment of the former president.
March 20, 2023, 5:40 PM
DeSantis comments on Trump while speaking in Panama City
March 16, 2023, 3:01 PM

DeSantis responds to Trump group's claim he's running 'shadow' 2024 campaign

A Trump-aligned political group on Wednesday said it filed a complaint with the Florida Commission of Ethics accusing Gov. Ron DeSantis of abusing his office
March 16, 2023, 3:01 PM
DeSantis responds to Trump group's claim he's running 'shadow' 2024 campaign
March 15, 2023, 6:36 AM

DeSantis: Backing Ukraine not a ‘vital national interest’

Gov. Ron DeSantis also called the Russian invasion a “territorial dispute,” and several Republican lawmakers criticized the remarks.
March 15, 2023, 6:36 AM
DeSantis: Backing Ukraine not a ‘vital national interest’
March 14, 2023, 7:38 PM

Trump's attacks on DeSantis intensify in Iowa

DeSantis did not immediately comment directly on Trump's attacks.
March 14, 2023, 7:38 PM
Trump's attacks on DeSantis intensify in Iowa
March 13, 2023, 10:14 PM

DeSantis sets execution for 'ninja killer' in 1989 murders

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has an execution date for a man dubbed the “ninja killer” in a 1989 double slaying
March 13, 2023, 10:14 PM
DeSantis sets execution for 'ninja killer' in 1989 murders
March 13, 2023, 1:32 PM

Is DeSantis darkening Florida's sunny open-records laws?

Advocates for open government are ringing alarms about plans by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration that could make it harder to learn what public officials are doing and to speak out against them
March 13, 2023, 1:32 PM
March 12, 2023, 8:10 PM

DeSantis ‘culture war’ platform may not ‘work in swing states’: Laura Barrón-López

The Powerhouse Roundtable breaks down the latest news on “This Week.”
March 12, 2023, 8:10 PM
DeSantis ‘culture war’ platform may not ‘work in swing states’: Laura Barrón-López
March 11, 2023, 2:17 AM

DeSantis visits Iowa as interest in likely Trump rival rises

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is visiting Iowa, introducing himself to expectant audiences of Republicans ahead of a likely 2024 presidential bid
March 11, 2023, 2:17 AM
DeSantis making long-anticipated 1st Iowa trip ahead of 2024
March 10, 2023, 9:26 PM

DeSantis tests presidential waters in Iowa

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s first Iowa swing of the 2024 presidential cycle kicked off on Friday.
March 10, 2023, 9:26 PM
DeSantis tests presidential waters in Iowa
March 8, 2023, 9:32 PM

DeSantis' new Disney World board hints at future controversy

Walt Disney World’s new governing board is foreshadowing some potential controversies to come
March 8, 2023, 9:32 PM
March 7, 2023, 5:51 PM

Florida Gov. Ron Desantis to deliver his state of the state address

As he eyes a run for president, DeSantis is expected to focus on cultural issues like critical race theory and Florida's so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill.
March 7, 2023, 5:51 PM
Florida Gov. Ron Desantis to deliver his state of the state address
March 7, 2023, 5:06 PM

Florida Legislature's agenda this session may offer clue to a DeSantis 2024 bid

This week, the Florida Legislature convenes for their 2023 session and Ron DeSantis travels to the early presidential nominating state of Iowa
March 7, 2023, 5:06 PM
Florida Legislature's agenda this session may offer clue to a DeSantis 2024 bid
March 7, 2023, 3:47 PM

Ron DeSantis’ agenda takes center stage

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has yet to say whether he will run for president next year, but he plans to use his Republican super majority to push through major changes in Florida.
March 7, 2023, 3:47 PM
Ron DeSantis’ agenda takes center stage
March 7, 2023, 3:47 AM

Thousands of pro-Trump bots are attacking DeSantis, Haley

The tens of thousands of fake Twitter accounts created to support Donald Trump.
March 7, 2023, 3:47 AM
1 month ago

Ron DeSantis visits Southern California 1 year away from Super Tuesday

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visited Southern California on Sunday, taking swipes at Gov. Gavin Newsom in his own backyard.
1 month ago
Ron DeSantis visits Southern California 1 year away from Super Tuesday