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December 4, 2024 at 6:04 PM
Trump considering new options for Defense Secretary nomination
With President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to run the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, in jeopardy, sources tell ABC News Trump is considering other people for the job.
December 4, 2024 at 6:04 PM
December 4, 2024 at 12:40 PM
Ron DeSantis, Joni Ernst potential defense secretary nominees if Hegseth drops out
Sources familiar with private discussions tell ABC News that a growing list of replacements is emerging to possibly replace Pete Hegseth as defense secretary nominee.
December 4, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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Hurricane Milton was ‘not worst-case scenario’: DeSantis
The Florida governor updates on the damage from Hurricane Milton.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis refused call from VP Harris about hurricane aid: Source
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has refused to take a call with Vice President Kamala Harris about Hurricane Milton, a source close to the governor told ABC News.
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Secret Service tells Trump more security, planning needed to continue golf outings
Amid Florida's state investigation into the assassination attempt, the Secret Service told Trump more security and planning is needed to continue golf outings.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis gives updates on the apparent assassination attempt on Trump
Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will assign the case of the apparent assassination attempt on former President Trump to the office of statewide prosecutor under the state attorney general.
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After bashing Trump in primary, Haley and DeSantis preach unity at RNC
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley told the RNC it's important to unify the party.
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Ron DeSantis blasts Biden's 'Weekend at Bernie’s presidency'
The Florida governor and former candidate for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination spoke on the second day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
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How DeSantis and Haley see their potential paths to beating Trump
DeSantis and Haley see opportunity in New Hampshire and South Carolina to, somehow, cut into Trump's huge lead in popularity in the Republican primary
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DeSantis swipes at Trump's Civil War comments, says he won't drop out and endorse
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis swiped at Donald Trump's suggestion that an end to the Civil War could have been negotiated by Lincoln with slave-holding states
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DeSantis talks Trump, Black history, Disney, state of GOP primary and more
DeSantis sought to contrast himself with Trump while defending against criticism of his campaign and speaking about his plan for the southern border and other issues
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DeSantis calls out Trump abortion comment as 'mistake': He's 'different' than in 2016
DeSantis criticized Trump for calling Florida's six-week abortion ban "terrible," with DeSantis accusing his 2024 rival of being "a different candidate" than 2016
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DeSantis' administration advises against updated COVID shots for people under 65
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is advising against the use of the new COVID-19 booster for people under the age of 65, even as infections tick upward in the U.S.
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DeSantis, visiting with 9/11 families, calls for 'transparency and accountability'
Ron DeSantis attended a 9/11 commemoration ceremony at ground zero in New York City on Monday, appearing with more than a dozen people who lost family on Sep. 11
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DeSantis agrees to debate Newsom on Fox News, bringing their rivalry onstage
Govs. Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom -- political rivals who have criticized one another for months -- have agreed to a debate hosted by Fox News' Sean Hannity.
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NBA team donates $50K to DeSantis super PAC
The NBA's Orlando Magic donated $50,000 to Never Back Down, the super PAC supporting Ron DeSantis' presidential bid, according to financial records filed by this week
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DeSantis uninjured in car crash while heading to event: Campaign
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was in a car crash on Tuesday morning in Tennessee on the way to an event in Chattanooga, his campaign said.
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DeSantis says Trump could've 'come out more forcefully' during Jan. 6
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday tried to walk a fine line when asked about former President Donald Trump's actions on Jan. 6 after Trump was sent a target letter
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Pence struggles, Trump ahead of DeSantis and more presidential fundraising highlights
Presidential campaigns had until July 15 to disclose how much money they raised in the second quarter of 2023, offering an early gauge of their war chests
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Ron DeSantis ends presidential campaign before New Hampshire primary
Ron DeSantis is ending his 2024 Republican presidential campaign after failing to overtake Trump in polling or in the early vote
6 months ago
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Former top Florida law enforcement official sues DeSantis
Shane Desguin accused Gov. Ron DeSantis of forcing him to retire after he refused to carry out orders he said were illegal or inappropriate, according to a lawsuit.
6 months ago
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Top law enforcement official sues DeSantis, alleging he was fired for blowing whistle
Shane Desguin says he blew the whistle on issues, including violations of state public records laws and illegal orders to arrest demonstrators without probable cause.
6 months ago
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Trump and DeSantis meet to 'bury the hatchet' after 2024 primary fight: Sources
Real estate investor Steve Witkoff arranged the meeting, a second source said. DeSantis had breakfast with Trump while he was playing golf.
8 months ago
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Trump and DeSantis meet to 'bury the hatchet' after 2024 primary fight: Sources
DeSantis met privately with Trump in Miami on Sunday, multiple sources say, marking the latest development in the pair's rocky relationship after the Republican primary
8 months ago
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DeSantis scales back book ban law amid spike in Florida book objections
As Florida faces a growing number of book ban attempts, Gov. Ron DeSantis is scaling back book ban policies.
8 months ago
9 months ago
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs restrictive social media bill
The bill bans social media accounts for children under 14, and requires parental permission for 14- and 15-year-olds.
9 months ago
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Ron DeSantis cracks down on spring break hot spots
The Florida governor is sending state troopers to hot spots along the coast hoping to prevent the violence similar to last year in Miami Beach.
10 months ago
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How DeSantis’ exit could impact New Hampshire primary
The Republican primary is now a two-person race between former President Donald Trump and Nikki Haley.
10 months ago
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DeSantis ends presidential campaign, endorses Trump
The Florida governor suspended his 2024 campaign less than 48 hours before New Hampshire's primary.
10 months ago
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DeSantis rules out being Trump's VP, blames ex-aides with 'ax to grind' for attacks
The Florida governor made the comments in a call with supporters.
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Transgender Floridians can no longer change ID gender markers
Florida transgender residents will no longer be allowed to change the listed gender on their driver’s licenses or state ID.
1 year ago
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Federal judge dismisses Disney lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis
A Florida judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Disney against Gov. Ron DeSantis over the Reedy Creek Improvement District.
1 year ago
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ends presidential campaign
ABC News Senior Congressional Correspondent Rachel Scott discusses Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ending his presidential campaign and what it means for the race.
1 year ago
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DeSantis couldn't shake Trump's hold on the GOP
Donald Trump's hold on the GOP looms over Ron DeSantis's failed presidential campaign.
1 year ago
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Ron DeSantis ends presidential campaign
The Florida governor is now endorsing former President Donald Trump for the Republican Party nomination.
1 year ago
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Trump, Haley and DeSantis supporters talk New Hampshire primary, issues
In advance of the New Hampshire primary, a roundtable of GOP voters in Manchester discuss everything from immigration to Donald Trump.
1 year ago
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DeSantis exits 2024 race right after aide says he won't
Meanwhile, Trump and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley are growing increasingly combative on the trail
1 year ago
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Ron DeSantis ends his 2024 presidential bid
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made the announcement with less than 48 hours until voting in New Hampshire's primary.
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DeSantis sets sights on weakening Haley in SC as both push for 1-on-1 race with Trump
DeSantis will make more stops in South Carolina before New Hampshire voters cast their ballots, sources said
1 year ago
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DeSantis projected to pull ahead of Haley in race for second place in Iowa caucuses
Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley are focused on gaining ground in the New Hampshire primary, now just a week away.
1 year ago
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What Trump’s projected victory in Iowa means for DeSantis, Haley
In what was largely regarded as the race for second place, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is projected to have pulled ahead of former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley.
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DeSantis expected to come in 2nd in Iowa caucus
Gov. Ron DeSantis compared himself to Donald Trump Monday night and said "I'm going to get the job done, not going to make any excuses."
1 year ago
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Ron DeSantis speaks out ahead of Iowa caucuses
ABC News’ Whit Johnson speaks with Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ahead of the Iowa caucuses Monday.
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DeSantis makes final pitch to voters ahead of first 2024 votes
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is making a last pitch to Iowa voters as he fights to break through in the decisive Iowa caucuses.
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Haley and DeSantis trail Trump ahead of Iowa caucuses
While Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis both trail former President Trump in the polls, they hope their time and money spent with voters in the state will pay off on voting day.
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Trump, Haley and DeSantis supporters talk Iowa caucuses
Ahead of the Iowa caucuses, a roundtable of GOP voters in Des Moines discuss which issues are most important to them.
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Trump focuses ‘election on things’ that are ‘advantageous for Democrats’: DeSantis
ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis on “This Week.”
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If Trump is GOP nominee, 2024 race will be focused on his legal troubles: DeSantis
If Trump is the 2024 Republican nominee, the election will be dominated by the legal issues and other controversies he's facing, Ron Desantis argued on Sunday
1 year ago
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What's each Republican candidate's path to the nomination?
An explanation of 538's new Republican primary delegate benchmarks.
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DeSantis and Haley battle each other during Republican debate
Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley have both been criticized for not going harder after Former President Trump.
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