The Latest Breaking News from Ron DeSantis

Disney plans to combine streaming services after losing 4million subscribers

Disney’s theme parks are widely viewed by industry experts as a critical component of the company’s business

Wales Online · May 11, 2023

Bob Iger to Ron DeSantis: Does Florida Want Us To Invest More, Employ More People and Pay More Taxes, or Not?

Disney CEO says company plans to invest $17 billion in Florida over the next 10 years

Broadcasting & Cable · May 11, 2023

Disney's Q2 earnings: increased profits but a mixed picture

The Walt Disney Company reported a 13% increase in quarterly earnings on Wednesday.

WEKU · May 11, 2023

Governors issue 26 executive orders from May 1-7

Nationally, governors issued 26 executive orders from May 1-7. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) led the field with 16, followed by Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) with three. Governors in 41 states issued the fewest orders with zero.

Ballotpedia · May 10, 2023

Florida rejects some social studies textbooks and pushes publishers to change others

In one case, references to the killing of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement were removed. The list of rejected materials included books on U.S. history, the Holocaust and psychology.

WEKU · May 10, 2023

Liable for sexual abuse, yes – but Trump’s political career is far from over

The lawsuits are piling up, but with Ron DeSantis fading, and Joe Biden losing ground, Trump’s 2024 prospects are undimmed, says attorney Lloyd Green

The Guardian - US · May 10, 2023

Disney board axed X-rated, liquor stores; forgot about jails

Before allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis took over, Disney World’s governing district reached an agreement in February with the company to prohibit a long list of businesses from ever being operated on its property

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023

Trump appearing at CNN town hall after sex assault verdict

Former President Donald Trump will return to CNN’s airwaves on Wednesday, joining the network for a town hall in New Hampshire a day after a civil jury found him liable for sexually assaulting an advice columnist nearly three decades ago

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023

"Cruel" Fla. GOP bill targets immigrants

This bill "appears to be cruelty for cruelty's sake,” attorney says

Salon · May 10, 2023

Keep fighting for students’ right to learn the truth about our nation’s history

Students and teachers must have access to truthful history, diverse books and critical ideas, the goal of the Freedom to Learn Campaign National Day of Action. The so-called ‘War on Wokeness’ threatens our future as a multicultural democracy, Urban League President Marc Morial writes.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 9, 2023