‘Republicans have created it’: Trump critic David Jolly switches parties to tackle Florida’s affordability crisis as governor They're not doing anything about it. We Got This Covered · Jun 5, 2025
Former GOP Rep. David Jolly running for Florida governor as a Democrat - Roll Call Former Rep. David Jolly, who left the Republican Party during Donald Trump’s first term, is running for governor of Florida – as a Democrat. Roll Call · Jun 5, 2025
At the races: Big, beautiful bickering - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the GOP budget and more campaign bids. Roll Call · Jun 5, 2025
The Latest: Trump announces travel ban and restrictions on 19 countries President Donald Trump has resurrected a hallmark policy of his first term, announcing that citizens of 12 countries would be banned from visiting the United States and those from seven others would face restrictions The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025
Former Republican Rep. Launches Florida Governor Campaign As a Democrat: 'Different Candidate' Former Republican Rep. David Jolly is launching a Democratic campaign to be the next Florida governor. "Different race, different cycle, different candidate," he told Axios Latin Times · Jun 5, 2025
Florida Democrat’s scathing 7-word rebuke as he quits the ‘dead’ party State Senator Jason Pizzo is the third Florida Democrat to leave the party this year The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025
Trump plays arsonist and firefighter to open whirlwind second term President Trump has opened a frenetic second term by starting political fires while also casting himself as the one to put them out. Roll Call · Feb 5, 2025
White House touts ‘norms’ and ‘institutions’ it long warned Trump would obliterate - Roll Call President Joe Biden and senior White House aides have pivoted from their dire warnings about fascism if Trump was elected. Roll Call · Nov 14, 2024
Three reasons the calendar could be on Biden’s side as divided Dems fret - Roll Call Democrats' talk of replacing Biden could be checked by him leading the NATO conference this week, and next week's GOP convention. Roll Call · Jul 10, 2024
Lawmakers see blue-collar voters as key in Biden-Trump rematch - Roll Call Lawmakers from both parties say working-class voters, especially in swing states, will help decide the presidential election. Roll Call · Feb 5, 2024
Ex-GOP lawmaker castigates colleagues for drawing distinction between plights of Israel and Ukraine ‘My experience in Congress has told me that many Republicans today are allies of Israel out of simply a political pledge, not out of actual knowledge’ The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023
‘Type A’ personalities paralyze House after historic McCarthy ouster - Roll Call Being a psychiatrist or sociologist is not a requirement for the next speaker, but a background in either might not hurt. Roll Call · Oct 4, 2023
‘Booing is allowed’: Four takeaways from GOP debate as Trump stays home Even without him, Donald Trump was a key part of the first GOP presidential debate, along with abortion rights, debt, and military spending. Roll Call · Aug 24, 2023
DeSantis fatigue grows among Florida Republicans as 2024 campaign falters Governor trails Trump for his party’s presidential nomination but there are signs that support is tailing off in his home state The Guardian - US · Jul 31, 2023
Orlando Sentinel · Jul 20, 2023 Floridians to DeSantis: Come home and fix housing crisis, other woes TALLAHASSEE — While Gov. Ron DeSantis barnstorms the country campaigning for president, a growing chorus of Floridians are urging him to come home to deal with the state’s soaring housing costs and other problems.
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023 Casey Desantis likes being called ‘America’s Karen’ Ron DeSantis said his wife Casey will wear the label of ‘America’s Karen’ as ‘badge of honour’
Orlando Sentinel · Jun 28, 2023 DeSantis wants Disney trial held after presidential election ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ legal team wants the trial date for a high-stakes battle with Disney to be in August 2025, well after the presidential election.
The Independent UK · May 25, 2023 Video resurfaces of Ron DeSantis ‘wiping snot’ on elderly supporter Florida governor endured nightmare presidential campaign launch on Twitter Spaces
Salon · May 11, 2023 No "facts": Fox News host corners Comer "You know it's bad when you've lost Fox," said Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif
Reuters · May 3, 2023 Analysis-As DeSantis readies 2024 presidential bid, Florida lawmakers hand him fresh ammo Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis had counted on a productive state legislative session this spring to turbocharge his coming 2024 presidential bid.
The Guardian - US · Apr 22, 2023 Rough week, Ron? DeSantis flounders with Disney feud and abortion stance Florida governor’s recent moves see him lose political capital – and support – as he prepares for likely presidential run
Salon · Apr 21, 2023 DeSantis roasted by FL Republicans DeSantis' former — and current — GOP peers deliver a bruising week
Orlando Sentinel · Mar 16, 2023 Under fire, DeSantis, Ladapo keep trashing COVID-19 vaccines ORLANDO, Fla. — In the wake of federal health officials’ harshest criticism yet of their anti-COVID vaccine views, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo and Gov. Ron DeSantis persisted Thursday in claiming the “mRNA jabs” are worthless at best and even dangerous, despite an abundance of evidence to the contrary.
WEKU · Mar 6, 2023 Eyeing a run for president, Ron DeSantis wants to 'Make America Florida' Florida Gov. DeSantis' pugnacious approach to issues involving race, sexual orientation and public health has pushed him to the front of the race for the Republican presidential nomination.
Salon · Feb 17, 2023 Scott quietly edits plan to end Medicare The Florida Republican changed his plan to exclude the programs after backlash from Democrats and his own party