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Disney cancels $1bn Florida theme park extension amid war with DeSantis

A months-long feud has boiled over into political and legal battles after the company publicly opposed the governor’s anti-LGBT+ agenda

The Independent UK

Disney SCRAPS $1BILLION Florida campus plan amid Ron DeSantis row

Disney has axed plans to build a new corporate campus and send 2,000 employees to The Lake Nona initiative in Orlando, US, after the company came to blows with Florida governor Ron DeSantis in recent weeks

Daily Mirror

Disney cancels plan to move 2,000 workers to Florida amid DeSantis fight

Last week, Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Iger issued a not-very-subtle challenge to the state of Florida and its Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has been openly attacking the company as a "woke corporation" as he prepares for an expected presidential run.

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Disney Just Canceled $1 Billion Project Amidst Brouhaha Between Ron DeSantis And Bob Iger

Disney and Florida's ongoing battle has just resulted in the company pulling the plug on major plans in the state.

Cinemablend

Ron DeSantis expected to launch presidential campaign next week

TAMPA, Fla. — After months of his presidential ambitions being on full display, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to make it official next week.

Tribune News Service

Cornyn says Trump can’t win in 2024, GOP needs someone else as presidential nominee

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Cornyn has joined the anyone-but-Trump caucus, becoming the most prominent Texas Republican to shun the former president’s 2024 comeback bid.

Tribune News Service

Ron DeSantis expected to launch 2024 presidential bid next week, reports say

Mr DeSantis has been considered a potential Republican presidential candidate since 2021

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Parents sue Fla. district for book ban

The banning of books by the school district violates parents’ and authors’ First Amendment rights, lawsuit argues

Salon

House speaker McCarthy says ‘I see the path’ to debt ceiling deal with Democrats – as it happened

Republican gives positive remarks to reporters as 11 Democratic senators sign letter to Biden urging him to use 14th amendment to avoid default

The Guardian - US

Trump news – live: DeSantis privately tells donors Trump can’t win

The Florida governor is expected to file his official nomination for 2024 next week

The Independent UK

Are truckers really boycotting Florida over Gov DeSantis’ immigration policies?

‘I’m aware of the reports, but have not heard of any issues,’ truckers’ group says

The Independent UK

A Trump victory against DeSantis — in KY

"The Trump culture of winning is alive and well in Kentucky" claimed Daniel Cameron after his GOP primary win

Salon

Here are the restrictions on transgender people that are moving forward in US states

Hundreds of measures targeting transgender people have been proposed in statehouses this year, and several have moved forward this week

The Independent UK

FACT FOCUS: Videos of empty store aisles are unrelated to Florida’s immigration bill

A sweeping immigration bill recently signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is sparking fears of deserted workplaces – and barren grocery shelves

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‘We will not be erased’: Critics slam Ron DeSantis for unprecedented bills attacking LGBTQ+ people

Bills crack down on trans people’s access to medical care, bathrooms, and using their chosen pronouns

Axios

House Judiciary Democrats call for investigation into DeSantis' use of Florida police force

They accused DeSantis of using the agency "to act in furtherance of his political agenda" and intimidate voters.

The Independent UK

Mississippi sends National Guard to US-Mexico border, GOP governor says

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says he is mobilizing a National Guard unit to help with security at the U.S. border with Mexico

The Independent UK

Nikki Haley calls for pardon for Daniel Penny in Jordan Neely chokehold death

Republicans portray Neely’s death as reasonable response to supposed threat

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Ballotpedia

Donna Deegan (D) wins runoff election for mayor of Jacksonville, Florida

Donna Deegan (D) defeated Daniel Davis (R) 52% to 48% in the May 16 runoff election for mayor of Jacksonville, Florida. Deegan will be the second Democrat to hold the office since 1993.

Al Jazeera

‘Censorship’: US publisher sues over Florida book restrictions

The lawsuit alleges a county in the Republican-led state is cracking down on access to books on race and LGBTQ identity.

Al Jazeera

Key takeaways from state and local US elections this week

Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who will likely run for president, faces setbacks in off-year vote on Tuesday.

Salon

DeSantis snubbed; Dem wins in J'ville

Democrat Donna Deegan won 52 percent of the vote in the largest U.S. city currently led by GOP mayor

The Independent UK

DeSantis signs bills targeting drag shows, pronouns, bathroom use and transgender children

Florida is banning gender affirming care for minors among a series of anti-LGBTQ+ bills signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis

The Independent UK

Trump takes credit for overturning of Roe v Wade while raising questions about DeSantis’ six-week ban

During Trump’s presidency he nominated three Justices to the Supreme Court, making it possible to overturn landmark Roe v Wade ruling

Cinemablend

Disney World Asks To Judge To Throw Out Lawsuit In Latest Move In Ongoing Battle With DeSantis

Disney World has made a move to squash a countersuit brought by the state of Florida.

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