The Latest Breaking News from Ron DeSantis

Editorial: DeSantis’ aides offer a glimpse of what ‘woke’ means to him. Resentment, mostly

If you’re bothered by the pressure to announce whether you go by “he,” “she” or “they” on your email signature, or if you cringe at the use of “Latinx” rather than Latino or Hispanic, then Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to be your guy. And he has a diagnosis for…

Tribune News Service · Dec 9, 2022

Florida lawmaker who sponsored 'don't say gay' bill resigns after federal indictment for wire fraud

TAMPA, Fla. — One day after being indicted on charges of money laundering and wire fraud, state Rep. Joe Harding, R-Ocala, announced his resignation from Florida’s House of Representatives.

Tribune News Service · Dec 8, 2022

Martha Plimpton: ‘I was wrong the first time but Trump isn’t getting anywhere near that White House again’

The US star on appearing in As You Like It in the West End, living in London and how she’s still approached by fans of The Goonies almost 40 years on

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2022

Florida leaders misrepresented research before ban on gender-affirming care

Behind Florida’s decision to block clinical services for transgender adolescents is a talking point — repeated by the state’s governor and top medical authorities — that most cases of gender incongruence fade over time.

Tribune News Service · Dec 7, 2022

COVID could be DeSantis' secret weapon in 2024

The way he handled 2020 was much more in line with where the GOP is now.

Axios · Dec 7, 2022

Donald Trump's firm guilty of defrauding tax authorities for more than 15 years

Trump’s longtime Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg was promised a reduced sentence for testifying against Trump Organisation after he plead guilty to 15 counts including tax fraud, conspiracy and grand larceny

Daily Mirror · Dec 6, 2022

Florida divests from BlackRock

Last week, the state of Florida, at the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis (R) and State Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis, became the latest state to divest funds from BlackRock over its sustainability and ESG policies:

Ballotpedia · Dec 6, 2022

Youngkin's early shine faces test as he eyes White House bid

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin swept into office as a Republican revelation with a fresh formula for victory as the GOP contemplated its future beyond Donald Trump

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022

Elon Musk, Ron DeSantis among finalists for Time’s 2022 Person of the Year

The finalists for Time magazine’s 2022 Person of the Year include world leaders, Iranian protesters and last year’s selection, Elon Musk.

Tribune News Service · Dec 5, 2022

Ron DeSantis Admin Says in New Lawsuit That the Free Market Won't Produce Affordable Housing

Florida's Department of Economic Opportunity is suing the city of Gainesville to block its legalization of small "missing middle" apartment buildings in single-family neighborhoods.

Reason · Dec 5, 2022