Florida, Ron DeSantis

DeSantis calls out Florida legislature for ‘defacto sanctuary state’ bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) slammed the single bill the Florida legislature took up out of session, claiming it sets up Florida to become a “defacto sanctuary state.” DeSantis called the Florida legislature to meet in a special session to begin supporting President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
After rebuke from legislative leaders, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pledges to veto immigration bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has promised to veto a sweeping immigration bill. It’s the latest escalation in a statehouse showdown between DeSantis’ office and the Republican leaders, who have sparred over whose proposals would best carry out President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
The Florida Legislature passes an immigration bill amid objections from Ron DeSantis
Florida’s Republican-controlled Legislature passed a plan that includes boosting criminal penalties for undocumented immigrants.
State Rep. Porras discusses TRUMP Act controversy, DeSantis' tension with Florida Legislature
State Rep. Juan Carlos Porras joined CBS News Miami to discuss why he's been vocal of Gov. Ron DeSantis' criticisms of the bill and why he disagrees with him.
DeSantis, Florida GOP tensions spill out into open
Tensions are spilling out into the open between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and members of his own party in the Sunshine State, pointing to a new discordant era of GOP-led politics in a state that has trended red over the last few cycles.
Where Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans Clash on Immigration
Florida lawmakers defied DeSantis and approved their own version of sweeping immigration reforms amid a GOP power struggle.
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A 'blatant lie': Fight escalates between DeSantis, Florida Legislature over immigration
Ron DeSantis of “not reading” and lying about ... immigration enforcement,” DeSantis posted on X. “This means that Florida localities will provide no meaningful assistance to federal ...
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Republican lawmakers in Florida defy DeSantis, scrapping his special session and calling their own
In a rebuke to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, the GOP-dominated Florida legislature on Monday quickly gaveled out a special session called by the two-term governor to take up a series of ...
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issues snow, ice warnings ahead of historic winter storm
"The roads could become hazardous beginning this afternoon. There’s going to be ice, there’s going to be snow..." ...
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declares state of emergency ahead of winter storm on Tuesday
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency ahead of severe winter weather expected for North Florida on ...
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Ron DeSantis says illegal aliens will be sent to Gitmo, and Florida can help
DeSantis was an officer and Navy lawyer at Gitmo in 2006, when prisoners committed to a mass hunger strike. Guards there ...
Is Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at Donald Trump's inauguration?
Governors have been relegated to the Emancipation Hall overflow viewing space to watch Trump's inauguration, including ...
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Florida Republicans defy DeSantis to push their own immigration bill
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In Florida, it’s game on between Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state’s Republican lawmakers. In a stunning rebuke to DeSantis, who was once floated as the Republican ...
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How Donald Trump’s dreams of a Florida casino could be dimmed by Ron DeSantis’ latest power play
A push by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to crack down on ballot initiatives could have unforeseen consequences for the business interests of his state’s most prominent resident: President Donald ...
Florida Republicans just declared war on each other
So far neither side is backing down, and there’s a chance that the fight will drag on through the regular session that starts in early March and beyond.