Trump's Anti–First Amendment Skylarking Is DeSantis' Anti–First Amendment Action The former president wanted to "open up" defamation laws. The governor of Florida is about to try. Reason · Mar 24, 2023
What a House GOP messaging bill could spell for 2024 culture war campaign Although the GOP-led "Parents Bill of Rights" likely won't advance in the Democratic-controlled Senate, the messaging bill highlights Republican priorities as lawmakers eye the 2024 election cycle. WEKU · Mar 24, 2023
AOC calls story of Rosa Parks ‘too woke’ for Republicans ‘When we talk about progressive values, I can say what my progressive value is,’ congresswoman says The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023
‘Executive guy’ DeSantis doesn’t want to be Trump 2024 running mate Florida governor, who trails former president in Republican polls, says he would not accept an offer to join Trump’s ticket The Guardian - US · Mar 24, 2023
DeSantis wants to expand "Don't Say Gay" "It was never about 'protecting children,'" opponent says Salon · Mar 24, 2023
‘Parents’ rights’: Republicans wage education culture war as 2024 looms Republicans hail policies they say will give parents a say in their children’s schooling – but critics say it’s a guise to advance a rightwing education agenda The Guardian - US · Mar 24, 2023
Ron DeSantis rules out being Trump’s VP, claims he is ‘more of an executive guy’ Comes as DeSantis has begun to actively lay the groundwork for a White House run. The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023
Trump rival DeSantis reveals what Americans think of 'annoying' Prince Harry and Meghan Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was asked for his opinion on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle by Piers Morgan, who famously isn't their biggest fan Daily Mirror · Mar 24, 2023
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ‘annoy some Americans’, Ron DeSantis claims Florida governor told Piers Morgan that some Americans dislike the Duke and Duchess of Sussex The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023
Can Ron DeSantis stop Trump’s arrest? Despite what Trump’s MAGA allies say, the Florida governor likely has little authority to stop the former president’s extradition from their mutual home state. Eric Garcia and Andrew Feinberg write The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023
No bump for Trump in New Hampshire as possible criminal charges loom Longtime Donald Trump supporter Doug Lambert agrees with the former president that the potential criminal charges he faces in New York are being cooked up by his enemies on the left. But, Lambert worries about the "messiness" of a Trump presidential candidacy and is leaning towards voting for someone else. Reuters · Mar 24, 2023
GOP war on LGBTQ rights will backfire New research shows most Americans side with RuPaul and Kevin Bacon against Christian nationalists Salon · Mar 24, 2023
Scott Maxwell: Can DeSantis go too far? Not for Florida. Maybe for America With a book tour, looming presidential campaign and near-daily media events, Ron DeSantis normally craves attention the way ticks crave blood. But lately, he’s been getting so much of it, he’s about to pop. Orlando Sentinel · Mar 24, 2023
Commentary: They won’t ban Black history, but teachers will be afraid to teach it There is only one elementary school classmate whose name I remember almost eight decades later. Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2023
Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2023 With Congress stuck, some immigrant advocates go local WASHINGTON — With Congress at an impasse on major federal immigration legislation, some advocates have turned to local legislatures to promote and push through bills that would give undocumented immigrants access to driver’s licenses, in-state college tuition and other services.
Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2023 Heidi Stevens: Disney hosting LGBTQ+ summit is a poke in DeSantis' eye — and sign of a ripple effect toward progress My husband and I were sitting in the stands of my daughter’s gymnastics competition a few years ago when a couple of moms behind us started talking about a recent Disney trip gone awry.
The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023 Has Trump been arrested? The former president’s moving indictment timeline Trump said he expected to be arrested on Tuesday. Now he waits in Mar-a-Lago
Ballotpedia · Mar 24, 2023 Governor Ron DeSantis (R) issues nine executive orders from March 13-19 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) issued nine executive orders from March 13-19. As of March 19, DeSantis has issued 58 executive orders in 2023 — 16 fewer than he did at this point a year ago. Three of nine executive orders are below:
The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023 Florida families with trans children file federal lawsuit to overturn ban on gender-affirming care Parents and civil rights groups sue medical officials and Ron DeSantis’s surgeon general
The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023 Other states are copying Florida's "Don't Say Gay" efforts Florida's move to expand its prohibition on teaching sexual orientation or gender identity in the classroom comes as several states are pursuing similar bans
Orlando Sentinel · Mar 23, 2023 Florida Legislature approves universal school vouchers bill TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Senate gave final approval Thursday to a bill creating universal school vouchers, and sent it to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his expected approval.
The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023 Disney World reaches union deal with minimum $18 hourly wage Unions for service workers at Walt Disney World have reached a tentative deal with the company that would raise the starting minimum wage from $15 to $18 an hour
The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023 Ron DeSantis doesn’t recall eating pudding with three fingers on private flight ‘I don’t remember ever doing that,’ Florida governor tells Piers Morgan
Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2023 Teacher resigns over parent's complaints kids were taught about Michelangelo's 'David' Hope Carrasquilla was told to resign as principal of the Tallahassee Classical School in Florida after parents found Michelangelo’s "David" and other landmark pieces of art offensive
Roll Call · Mar 23, 2023 At the Races: TikTok takeover - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.