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May 15, 2024, 4:54 PM
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DeSantis, amid criticism, signs Florida bill making climate change a lesser state priority
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill making climate change a lesser priority under state law and banning offshore wind turbines near the state's long coastlineMay 15, 2024, 4:54 PM
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Apr 28, 2024, 5:06 PM
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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 primaryApr 28, 2024, 5:06 PM
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Apr 18, 2024, 5:16 PM
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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.Apr 18, 2024, 5:16 PM
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Feb 22, 2024, 5:23 PM
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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.Feb 22, 2024, 5:23 PM
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Feb 2, 2024, 3:28 PM
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Florida barring transgender residents from changing gender on driver's license
Florida transgender residents will no longer be allowed to change the listed gender on their driver’s licenses or state ID.Feb 2, 2024, 3:28 PM
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Jan 31, 2024, 5:01 PM
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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.Jan 31, 2024, 5:01 PM
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Jan 22, 2024, 4:06 PM
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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.Jan 22, 2024, 4:06 PM
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Jan 21, 2024, 3:24 PM
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DeSantis exits 2024 race right after aide says he won't; Trump responds after Haley questions mental fitness
Meanwhile, Trump and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley are growing increasingly combative on the trailJan 21, 2024, 3:24 PM
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Jan 21, 2024, 5:06 PM
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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 voteJan 21, 2024, 5:06 PM
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Jan 17, 2024, 12:45 PM
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DeSantis sets sights on weakening Haley in South Carolina 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 saidJan 17, 2024, 12:45 PM
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Jan 17, 2024, 2:06 PM
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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 primaryJan 17, 2024, 2:06 PM
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Jan 14, 2024, 11:45 AM
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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 SundayJan 14, 2024, 11:45 AM
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Jan 11, 2024, 11:14 AM
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DeSantis and Haley need to win early, or it's over
An explanation of 538's new Republican primary delegate benchmarks.Jan 11, 2024, 11:14 AM
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Jan 11, 2024, 8:09 AM
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DeSantis, Haley spar in yet another GOP debate without Trump: ANALYSIS
His challengers criticized the front-runner only sparingly.Jan 11, 2024, 8:09 AM
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Jan 10, 2024, 6:45 PM
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3 things to watch for in the Nikki Haley-Ron DeSantis Republican debate
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are squaring off at a CNN debate in Iowa on Wednesday at 9 p.m. ETJan 10, 2024, 6:45 PM
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Jan 9, 2024, 11:55 AM
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January debates offer last shot for Trump's opponents to make their case
Three January debates offer former President Donald Trump’s primary opponents a last chance to make their case.Jan 9, 2024, 11:55 AM
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Jan 8, 2024, 3:04 PM
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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 statesJan 8, 2024, 3:04 PM
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Jan 5, 2024, 10:55 AM
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Who stands to gain if DeSantis drops out? Or Haley? Or Christie?
538 looks at Republican voters' second choices in the primary and who could gain or lose support if a major candidate drops out.Jan 5, 2024, 10:55 AM
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Jan 3, 2024, 9:37 PM
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DeSantis confronted by supporter: 'Why haven't you gone directly after [Trump]?'
Gov. Ron DeSantis was questioned by one of his own supporters Wednesday, asking why he hasn't gone after former President Donald Trump more directly.Jan 3, 2024, 9:37 PM
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May 17, 2023, 6:01 PM
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DeSantis signs bills affecting LGBTQ community
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a slate of bills affecting the LGBTQ community.May 17, 2023, 6:01 PM
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Dec 29, 2023, 5:01 PM
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Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis on possible Trump pardon; Christie hits Haley over Civil War remarks
Nikki Haley said this week she would pardon Trump even if he's convicted, while Ron DeSantis avoided a straight answer on the topic.Dec 29, 2023, 5:01 PM
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Dec 28, 2023, 8:54 PM
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DeSantis, Trump court Iowa's evangelical voters, promising Christian-focused policy
ABC News spoke with experts about the influence religion has in the GOP primary.Dec 28, 2023, 8:54 PM
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Dec 21, 2023, 12:52 PM
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DeSantis wishes Trump was never indicted, says it 'distorted the primary'
Gov. Ron DeSantis, who trails former President Donald Trump in the Republican primary, says he wishes Trump was never indicted.Dec 21, 2023, 12:52 PM
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Dec 19, 2023, 2:48 PM
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DeSantis' latest attack on Haley claims she really just wants to be Trump's vice president
Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign on Tuesday ramped up its attacks on Nikki Haley, accusing her of running to be Trump’s vice presidentDec 19, 2023, 2:48 PM
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Dec 15, 2023, 1:13 PM
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Casey DeSantis -- her husband's not-so-secret campaign weapon -- ramps up campaign events
Gov. Ron DeSantis and his campaign say his wife's ability to draw crowds and make personal connections with voters is critical to their campaign strategy.Dec 15, 2023, 1:13 PM
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Dec 10, 2023, 4:01 PM
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As Trump's rivals push to persuade Iowans, DeSantis warns that he would fire up Democrats
Republicans like DeSantis and Haley, campaigning in Iowa this weekend, have zeroed in on an electability argument against TrumpDec 10, 2023, 4:01 PM
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Dec 6, 2023, 5:13 AM
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5 things to watch in the latest Republican debate
Four Republican presidential candidates will face off in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on Wednesday for the fourth debate of the 2024 primaryDec 6, 2023, 5:13 AM
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Dec 6, 2023, 7:02 AM
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Who will win the fourth Republican debate?
The results of a 538/Washington Post/Ipsos poll conducted just before the Dec. 6 Republican presidential primary debate.Dec 6, 2023, 7:02 AM
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Dec 6, 2023, 11:18 AM
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DeSantis campaign projects optimism ahead of Republican debate, with time running out to catch Trump
Ron DeSantis is going into Wednesday's Republican debate with "momentum," his campaign argued in a new memoDec 6, 2023, 11:18 AM
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Dec 5, 2023, 10:05 AM
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What to know about the 4th Republican presidential debate
The Republican debate on Wednesday in Alabama, airing on NewsNation, will feature a smaller field of primary candidatesDec 5, 2023, 10:05 AM
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Dec 4, 2023, 3:56 PM
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The fourth Republican debate may have just three participants
Only three contenders look certain to take the stage at the fourth Republican primary debate.Dec 4, 2023, 3:56 PM
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Dec 4, 2023, 7:23 PM
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DeSantis vs. Newsom, Haley gets key endorsement and more campaign takeaways you may have missed
Haley gets endorsed by Koch-backed AFP Action, DeSantis faces off with Newsom and the next debate looms -- in campaign moments you may have missedDec 4, 2023, 7:23 PM
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Dec 1, 2023, 1:25 AM
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7 takeaways from Ron DeSantis' debate with Gavin Newsom
Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom debated on Fox News on Thursday night -- clashing over abortion, crime, immigration, the economy and moreDec 1, 2023, 1:25 AM
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Dec 1, 2023, 8:54 AM
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Deep divide on display in DeSantis-Newsom debate: ANALYSIS
They showed starkly different Republican and Democratic visions of leadership.Dec 1, 2023, 8:54 AM
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Nov 30, 2023, 12:10 PM
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DeSantis and Newsom will debate, with Sean Hannity moderating
Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom will debate one another on Thursday night on Fox News, with Sean Hannity moderatingNov 30, 2023, 12:10 PM
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Nov 27, 2023, 10:30 AM
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DeSantis courts donors for new political group after tensions flared among allies
Ron DeSantis will meet this week with high-dollar Republicans to try to cement their support for the newest organization supporting his presidential bidNov 27, 2023, 10:30 AM
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Nov 23, 2023, 5:02 AM
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Republican candidates push to topple Trump in Iowa in final weeks before caucus
Republican presidential candidates are focusing on their Iowa ground game with weeks to go until Jan. 15 caucusNov 23, 2023, 5:02 AM
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Nov 6, 2023, 10:35 PM
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds endorses DeSantis, giving him a needed boost
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds endorsed Ron DeSantis Monday night at a rally in downtown Des Moines.Nov 6, 2023, 10:35 PM
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Nov 4, 2023, 8:28 AM
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DeSantis and Trump's turf war over Florida reaches new heights ahead of 3rd GOP debate
The turf war between Gov. Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump, who both live in Florida, adds pressure to show who has a stronger grip on the state.Nov 4, 2023, 8:28 AM
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Oct 24, 2023, 6:15 PM
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Trump tries to taunt DeSantis with the 'kiss of death,' and more campaign takeaways
Trump and DeSantis traded memes while Tim Scott made an unusual warning about Chinese students in the U.S. and Biden seized on an anti-abortion ruling in GeorgiaOct 24, 2023, 6:15 PM
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