The Latest Breaking News from Ron DeSantis

Florida governor backs ban on diversity lessons in state colleges

Republican Ron DeSantis, a possible US presidential candidate, says diversity programmes serve as a ‘political filter’.

Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2023

The Latest DeSantis Higher Ed Reform Proposals

The Florida governor unveiled some big new ideas -- not all of them good

Reason · Jan 31, 2023

Ron DeSantis responds to Donald Trump’s recent attacks

Mr DeSantis points to his resounding re-election in Florida in defence of his record on Covid-19

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023

Editorial: DeSantis is getting tough on crime, pushing what’s popular, but not necessarily right

Gov. Ron DeSantis is behaving more and more like an early-stage presidential candidate, and on Thursday hinted he will be a tough-on-crime crusader, red meat for his troops.

Tribune News Service · Jan 31, 2023

In Iowa, potential 2024 GOP Trump challengers quiet for now

The presidential campaign landscape in Iowa is markedly different this year compared with four years ago

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023

News briefs

Trump attacks Ron DeSantis for being too liberal on COVID and vaccine mandates

Tribune News Service · Jan 31, 2023

Trump attacks Ron DeSantis for being too liberal on COVID and vaccine mandates

Former President Donald Trump trashed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday for being too liberal on COVID-19 and vaccine policies as their Republican presidential rivalry starts to heat up.

Tribune News Service · Jan 31, 2023

African American Studies isn’t just about history

History is an important part of African American studies, but not just as an end. It’s also a part of establishing a framework for college students so when they go into areas of study, they have at least a basic template of history to engage all the other areas.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 30, 2023

Migrants in massive numbers try to reach Florida. What happens to their abandoned boats?

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Grounded in sand bars, adrift in the sea or washed onto private beaches, the boats keep piling up: rafts made from Styrofoam, sailboats, hollowed-out drums attached to ironing boards.

Tribune News Service · Jan 30, 2023

DeSantis triggers Trump's MAGA dissent

Disturbingly, the media seems to have forgotten as well

Salon · Jan 30, 2023