DeSantis campaign brings in $20m in donations, trailing Trump Trump remains the leader in the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, despite ongoing legal battles. Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2023
California officials join Texas sheriff in calling for federal investigation into DeSantis migrant flights SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Attorney General Rob Bonta are calling for the U.S. Department of Justice to open an investigation into the transportation of migrants to Sacramento as part of a program overseen by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Los Angeles Times · Jul 7, 2023
DeSantis pulls in $20 million for presidential bid in first six weeks of campaign MIAMI — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign announced Thursday that it raised $20 million in the first six weeks of his candidacy. Miami Herald · Jul 6, 2023
DeSantis campaign video crossed a line for gay right-wing pundits despite governor’s record on LGBT+ rights LGBT+ influencers condemned a meme-filled video approvingly calling his agenda ‘totalitarianism in disguise’ The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023
DeSantis raised $20 million in the 6 weeks since announcing his presidential run, his campaign says Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' campaign says it raised $20 million in the first six weeks after he announced his run for president The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023
Cillian Murphy responds to ‘homophobic’ video shared by Ron DeSantis campaign ‘We do not support nor endorse the video’s narrative,’ Murphy says The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023
FPL asks judge to toss class-action suit over Irma power outages, citing new Florida law After Gov. Ron DeSantis last week signed a measure that gave a legal protection to utilities, Florida Power & Light is asking a judge to toss out a class-action lawsuit stemming from power outages in Hurricane Irma. Miami Herald · Jul 6, 2023
DeSantis defends video attacking Trump over LGBTQ record: “That’s totally fair game” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis defended a provocative video shared by his political team that attacked former President Donald Trump’s record on LGBTQ rights and was widely criticized as homophobic. Miami Herald · Jul 6, 2023
At the Races: It was so nice, they’re running twice - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter. Roll Call · Jul 6, 2023
“Peaky Blinders” team slams DeSantis ad In the ad, DeSantis appears alongside murderous fictional characters to brag about his anti-LGBTQ stance Salon · Jul 6, 2023
Florida Bans Medical Marijuana in All State-Licensed Rehabs and Sober Living Houses Some patients, especially those with opioid addictions, could actually benefit from access to medical marijuana. Reason · Jul 6, 2023
DeSantis defends anti-LGBTQ video shared by his campaign and calls it a 'fair game' attack on Trump Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is defending an anti-LGBTQ video his campaign shared online that attacks rival Donald Trump for his past support of gay and transgender people, despite some of his fellow Republicans calling it homophobic The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023
Florida will make Republican candidates sign loyalty pledge to support eventual nominee Move comes after 2016 nomination of Trump splintered off some of his critics The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023
McEnany: "No way" WH cocaine is Hunter's Ex-press secretary refuted Trump's suggestion that powder found in the White House belonged to the president's son Salon · Jul 6, 2023
Daily Mirror · Jul 6, 2023 Cillian Murphy and Peaky Blinders bosses rage over clip in 'homophobic' video Florida governor Ron DeSantis is in the running to become the Republican candidate for the 2024 US presidential election, but a campaign video featuring hit British TV show has sparked anger
Cinemablend · Jul 6, 2023 The Peaky Blinders Creative Team Sent Out A Message After Ron DeSantis Used Cillian Murphy Footage Without Permission After Governor Ron DeSantis used a portion of Peaky Blinders footage in a recent political ad, Cillian Murphy and the show's creatives responded.
The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023 DeSantis doubles down on ‘homophobic’ anti-Trump ad: ‘Totally fair game’ Florida governor says former president was ‘pioneer in injecting gender ideology into the mainstream … he’s now campaigning saying the opposite’
Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2023 Peaky Blinders criticises Ron DeSantis campaign for using footage of show in anti-LGBT video Anti-LGBT video promoted by Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign used unauthorised clips from Peaky Blinders
Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023 Editorial: A desperate DeSantis jumps head first into the mud with bizarre, homophobic Trump attack Gov. Ron DeSantis’ latest online ad attacking Donald Trump is a bizarre juxtaposition of subtle homoerotic references, Alpha male aspirations, an allusion to a serial-killer movie character — all wrapped in the homophobia that has permeated the Florida governor’s policies on LGBTQ issues.
Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023 More states drop sales tax on disposable diapers to boost affordability Shirley Bloxom can’t forget the pride-swallowing shame she felt asking friends and church members for financial help.
Orlando Sentinel · Jul 6, 2023 Scott Maxwell: Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law leads to censorship of children’s picture book on penguins To understand the duplicity of the book-banners in Florida, you only have to do two things:
The Times of India · Jul 6, 2023 Donald Trump raises over $35 million for quarter despite legal woes WASHINGTON: Former President Donald Trump raked in more than $35 million in the second quarter as his army of small-dollar donors rallied to his side even as his legal woes mounted.
The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023 Peaky Blinders and Cillian Murphy denounce ‘homophobic’ video shared by DeSantis campaign ‘We do not support nor endorse the video’s narrative,’ Murphy says
The Guardian - US · Jul 6, 2023 Boris Johnson claims he ‘reminded’ Trump about key role in Ukraine aid Former British prime minister says in interview that Trump ‘played an important role’ in arming Ukraine and set an example
The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023 Pence says Trump and DeSantis do not understand broader importance of US military aid to Ukraine Mike Pence says Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis do not grasp the broader implications of their call for limited military assistance to Ukraine