US elections 2024: Who is the Republican contender Ron DeSantis? A look at rise of Florida governor, who is seen as Trump’s most serious challenger for party’s presidential nomination. Al Jazeera · May 24, 2023
Mayor Adams takes heat for trying to water down NYC right-to-shelter law — ‘Beyond disturbing,’ say critics Mayor Adams weathered a torrent of criticism Wednesday for his administration’s legal push to diminish the city’s right-to-shelter law, with detractors calling the move misguided and demanding the mayor reconsider. Tribune News Service · May 24, 2023
DeSantis for President? This is what the polls say The florida governor poses the most credible threat to Trump, but his numbers have declined The Independent UK · May 24, 2023
Investigators: Paxton abused power as AG Paxton broke laws, misspent funds and misused power to benefit a donor, investigators testify Salon · May 24, 2023
South Carolina’s Haley calls DeSantis an ‘echo’ of Trump as Florida’s governor starts presidential bid The 2024 Republican presidential battle between former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is underway. Tribune News Service · May 24, 2023
DeSantis campaign site logo mocked as he enters presidential race: ‘Biggest communications blunder’ ‘Using a swamp creature as a teaser for your presidential campaign seems like quite the misstep’ The Independent UK · May 24, 2023
If Sen. John Cornyn is part of the ‘deep state,’ as Trump says, what exactly is the deep state? WASHINGTON – Sen. John Cornyn earned a spot on Donald Trump’s naughty list by saying the GOP should pick someone else for president in 2024. Tribune News Service · May 24, 2023
Republican Trump rival Ron DeSantis announces run for White House The 44-year-old Republican revealed his decision in a Federal Election Commission filing before an online conversation with Twitter CEO Elon Musk Evening Standard · May 24, 2023
Trump lawyers seek meeting with Attorney General Merrick Garland as decision looms in Mar-a-Lago documents case Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers have demanded a meeting with Attorney General Merrick Garland as prosecutors appear to be wrapping up the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case. Tribune News Service · May 24, 2023
Florida’s Ron DeSantis launches 2024 bid for White House WASHINGTON — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis entered the race for the Republican presidential nomination on Wednesday — a diminished figure in his party after a steady fall in polls in recent months, but still the top rival to former President Donald Trump. Los Angeles Times · May 24, 2023
Ron DeSantis: 10 things to know about the Republican White House hopeful The Florida governor claims ‘blue-collar roots’ and an Ivy League education but has pursued hard-right policies as he seeks to take on Trump The Guardian - US · May 24, 2023
Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #62 Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance. Ballotpedia · May 24, 2023
What's on DeSantis' agenda? A look at the laws he passed as Florida governor, from abortion to guns Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has cemented himself as a conservative standard-bearer in the lead-up to his 2024 presidential announcement The Independent UK · May 24, 2023
The truth behind the bizarre Ron DeSantis ‘pudding fingers’ claim seized on by Trump Former staffer says it’s ‘interesting that the governor didn’t flat out deny eating pudding with three fingers’ The Independent UK · May 24, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · May 24, 2023 Pritzker, Democratic leaders take victory lap for reaching budget deal — and only drag their feet a bit in actually filing bill Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Illinois Senate President Don Harmon and Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch announced agreement on a budget they said was balanced “without gimmicks.” Six hours later, Democrats filed the legislation, which must still pass both chambers before the governor can sign it.
Salon · May 24, 2023 Trump lawyers are "feeling desperate" Letter to AG Merrick Garland suggests "Trump's lawyers believe an indictment is coming soon," says Barb McQuade
Los Angeles Times · May 24, 2023 Parents plan boycott over Pride Day at LA elementary school LOS ANGELES -- Outraged conservative parents at a Los Angeles elementary school say they plan to keep their children home on the school's Pride Day to protest the school teaching students about gay parents.
The Guardian - US · May 24, 2023 ‘All hat, no cattle’: Ron DeSantis, the ‘anti-woke’ Florida governor running for president The rightwing culture warrior has been called ‘Trump 2.0’ – but what, if anything, is driving him to attain the highest office in the land?
The Guardian - US · May 24, 2023 Florida governor Ron DeSantis announces 2024 presidential bid Republican seen as Trump’s top challenger launches campaign with glitch-riddled Twitter event
Miami Herald · May 24, 2023 It’s official: Florida Gov. DeSantis files paperwork for his presidential campaign Ron DeSantis filed paperwork Wednesday to run for president in 2024, making a long-awaited entrance to a race that will test whether a Republican governor who rewrote Florida’s political rulebook — and often infuriated critics — can overcome the challenges of a race for the nation’s highest office.
WEKU · May 24, 2023 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, top rival to Trump, jumps into the race for president He made the announcement on Twitter. "I'm running for president to lead our Great American Comeback," he tweeted, along with a video.
The Independent UK · May 24, 2023 The War on Terror turned Ron DeSantis into Florida’s anti-woke warrior. Will that win him the White House? Yale-educated governor is the highest profile Republican seeking to dethrone Donald Trump, writes John Bowden
Daily Mirror · May 24, 2023 Florida governor Ron DeSantis announces entry for US 2024 presidency race - rivalling Trump Florida governor Ron DeSantis, 44, has entered the 2024 presidential race and is considered to be Mr Trump’s strongest Republican rival
Tribune News Service · May 24, 2023 GOP, Biden negotiators resume talks amid debt default impasse WASHINGTON — Negotiators for the White House and House Republicans resumed talks on lifting the U.S. debt ceiling amid an impasse just days before a potentially catastrophic default, according to a person familiar with the matter.
The Independent UK · May 24, 2023 DeSantis aide voices confusion about history of US flag after campaign teaser video Mr DeSantis is expected to enter the presidential race on Wednesday evening