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DeSantis quietly signs Florida 6-week abortion ban

During a private ceremony, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that would ban most abortions in Florida after six weeks, a time before most women know they are pregnant.

Orlando Sentinel

First Thing: Jack Teixeira to appear in court accused of Pentagon leaks

Former IT specialist, 21, arrested on Thursday is accused of intelligence leak believed to have started on Discord. Plus, are Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson actually brothers?

The Guardian - UK

‘He feels unstoppable’: DeSantis plans to export his chilling immigration policies to the nation

Florida’s new catalog of hardline legislation may not grab headlines but signals demonization of immigrants is a top priority as governor prepares for White House run

The Guardian - US

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Jonathan Bernstein: Why isn’t Trump’s polling lead discouraging GOP challengers?

Judging by opinion polls, Donald Trump looks to be the overwhelming favorite for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, while Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is the clear alternative. But news this week from South Carolina suggests that Republicans aren’t nearly as sold on Trump as the polling suggests.

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Trump 1, Republicans 0

If there really is no such thing as bad publicity, Donald Trump has had an excellent couple of weeks. Once dismissed by a growing number of Republicans as a candidate whose time had passed, who would be easily bested by a Trump-without-baggage like Ron DeSantis, the real Trump has been…

Tribune News Service

Florida has a new abortion ban after 6 weeks, but it can't go into effect yet

The ban gives Gov. DeSantis a key political victory among Republican primary voters as he prepares to launch a presidential candidacy built on his national brand as a conservative standard bearer.

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Ron DeSantis signs six-week abortion ban into law in Florida

The ban is set to strike another blow against the availability of abortion in the Deep South

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DeSantis to sign 6-week abortion ban

The only exceptions to the ban will be in the case of rape and incest up to 15 weeks, per Thursday's hearing

Salon

Post-Parkland, Florida OKs easier path for death penalty

Florida will soon no longer require unanimous jury recommendations for judges to impose death penalty sentences

The Independent UK

Florida Governor DeSantis signs abortion ban into law

Florida now among some 13 other US states that have enacted bans on abortion at six weeks of pregnancy or earlier.

Al Jazeera

Murdoch, Fox face $1.6 billion trial over 2020 election as Trump surges

Rupert Murdoch’s Fox News empire is going on trial for airing false 2020 election fraud claims, even as it continues to struggle over its relationship with the man who most stoked those conspiracy theories: former President Donald Trump.

Tribune News Service

Florida lawmakers OK 6-week abortion ban backed by Gov. DeSantis

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Rejecting Democratic efforts to change it, the Republican-controlled Legislature gave final approval Thursday to a near-total ban on abortion after six weeks, sending the bill to Gov. Ron DeSantis who has said he would sign it.

Orlando Sentinel

Morning Mail: record-setting Cyclone Ilsa hits WA, Dutton accused on voice, alleged Pentagon leaker arrested

Storm hits near Port Hedland after setting new wind speed record of 218kmh; Liberal leader accused of misrepresenting meeting in country WA

The Guardian - AU

Florida GOP passes 6-week abortion ban, DeSantis supports

The Republican-dominated Florida Legislature has approved a bill to ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy

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LGBTQ+ group issues Fla. travel warning

"Travel to all areas of Florida should be done with extreme caution as it can be unsafe for people of color"

The Independent UK

GOP's Tim Scott says he backs 20-week federal abortion ban

Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina says he'd support a federal ban on abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy

The Independent UK

Florida group issues travel advisory warning to LGBTQ+ tourists regarding ‘risks’ in state

Equality Florida warns LGBTQ+ people of the risk posed to their ‘health, safety, and freedom’ in the state

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on US book bans: time to fight back

Editorial: Censorship is surging thanks to an organised rightwing minority targeting books on LGBTQ and Black characters and issues

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Biden maintains lead in PredictIt’s 2024 general presidential election mark

As of April 10, 2023, PredictIt’s 2024 presidential market shows President Joe Biden (D) leading at $0.40, followed by former President Donald Trump (R) at $0.29, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) at $0.24. Biden has held the lead in this market since Jan. 22, 2023. No other candidate has…

The Independent UK

Florida executes ‘Ninja Killer’ Louis Gaskin for double murder as DeSantis increases the rate of executions

Florida has executed a man known as the “ninja killer” for the 1989 slayings of a couple visiting the state from New Jersey

The Guardian - US

DeSantis pleads with Florida Congress members to stop endorsing Trump

Governor phones representatives, dismayed that four members of delegation have backed former president for 2024 nomination

The Guardian - US

‘It’s a scary time’: Florida Democrat vows to keep fighting six-week abortion ban

Lauren Book has led the fight against the ‘near-total’ ban and the ‘dangerous consequences’ of bill that is expected to pass the state house and to be signed by Governor DeSantis

The Guardian - US

Trans people, students and teachers are besieged by DeSantis’s crusade. But he’s not done yet

Florida sees deluge of legislation targeting trans rights and controlling public education as governor steps up courtship of Trump voters

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Gov. DeSantis’ silly takedown of Chinese-made drones

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ideological assaults on drag queens, personal pronouns and the Walt Disney Company have restored Florida to its familiar position of national punchline. And his recent backing of a permitless concealed carry law and a six-week abortion ban, in spite of polls showing a majority of Floridians want…

Tribune News Service

Florida bill targeting college diversity programs no longer mentions them

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In January, Gov. Ron DeSantis called on Florida lawmakers to overhaul the state’s higher education system with a clear target in mind: diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

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