The Latest Breaking News from Ron DeSantis

Trump rails against federal charges and accuses Biden of ‘weaponizing’ justice department

Former president says he considers the two indictments a ‘great badge of courage’ during a speech at the Road to Majority conference

The Guardian - US · Jun 25, 2023

Trump celebrates anniversary of anti-abortion ruling as he tells religious crowd ‘I’m getting indicted for you’

The former president lists tons of other policies but stays away from specifics on abortion

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2023

Trump says US government has 'vital role' opposing abortion, won't say if he backs national ban

Former President Donald Trump said the federal government should play a “vital role” opposing abortion but again failed to provide specifics on what national restrictions he would support if elected to the White House again

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2023

Pence tells Republicans to take hard line on abortion despite electoral liability

Former vice-president calls for federal 15-week ‘minimum’ ban in contrast to Trump who suggested issue cost party votes

The Guardian - US · Jun 23, 2023

DeSantis warps definition of freedom

Florida's Republican governor weaponizes "freedom" to crack down on his perceived enemies

Salon · Jun 23, 2023

Far-right group Moms for Liberty tries to explain use of Hitler quote

‘The quote from a horrific leader should put parents on alert,’ the extremist group tried to explain

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023

One year after the Dobbs ruling, abortion has changed the political landscape

For decades, the politics around abortion were pretty well set. Then came the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision. It was a political earthquake, and in many ways the ground is still shaking.

WEKU · Jun 23, 2023

Evangelical leader hopes conference is 'testosterone booster shot' for anti-abortion 2024 candidates

A year after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, some of the Republican Party’s most powerful evangelical Christian voices are gathering to celebrate a ruling that sent shockwaves through American politics

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023

Gov.-DeSantis-Suspended Tampa Prosecutor Andrew Warren's State-Law Challenge Fizzles on Timeliness Grounds

The federal law challenge, which was rejected by the District Court, is still on appeal to the Eleventh Circuit.

Reason · Jun 22, 2023

Trump, DeSantis interviews show Fox influence on GOP field still strong despite troubled year

The two leading GOP presidential contenders had very different interview experiences with Fox News this past week

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023