Articles tagged: Florida

Ron DeSantis Outlines Second Term as Governor, Steers Clear of Donald Trump

Florida governor says, ‘we will never surrender to the ‘woke’ mob in speech at his inauguration

Hispanic evangelical leaders ask: Trump or DeSantis?

A showdown between the two titans of the right wing — former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — could turn Latino evangelicals into a decisive swing vote in Florida, supercharging their influence and focusing enormous national attention on their churches, their politics and their values.

Jason Aldean trolled after Donald Trump kisses wife Brittany

Jason Aldean was trolled online after his wife, Brittany Aldean, posted a photo of Donald Trump kissing her forehead during a New Year's Eve party at Mar-a-Lago.

From Trump to Governor: Sanders Prepares to Take on New Role

Since winning election, the 40-year-old Republican has largely avoided weighing in on the former president who endorsed her bid and appeared prominently in her campaign materials.

New Poll out of UMass-Amherst shows Desantis and Trump neck and neck

A recent University of Massachusetts-Amherst poll found that former President Donald Trump would be evenly matched in a head-to-head matchup.

Trump to visit early voting states to jumpstart 2024 campaign

The former president will leave Florida for the first series of campaign appearances in some of the traditional early voting states.

'I have done nothing wrong!' Trump launches early morning tirade as Mar-a-Lago investigation ramps up

Donald Trump was up bright and early on Saturday morning ranting about the Department of Justice's investigation into the sensitive documents he took to his Mar-a-Lago resort and refused to give back which eventually led to the FBI serving him with a warrant and searching the premises.Using the docu...

Donald Trump Says Mar-a-Lago Like an 'Armed Fort' As He Slams Biden Probe

The former president also appeared to criticize Joe Biden being given "sane" and "stable" Special Counsel Robert Hur to investigate him.

What else will the new special counsel find near the president’s Corvette?

Democrats have lost some leverage to dunk on Donald Trump for his Mar-a-Lago storage preferences.

Is Ron DeSantis just Trump 2.0, or something else entirely? Republicans are anxious to find out

Observers say DeSantis is not as clueless as the ex-president, but can be just as ruthless. And he’s building momentum to be the GOP’s candidate in 2024

Michigan Republicans urge Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president in 2024

In a newly released letter, nearly a quarter of State House Republicans are asking Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) to run for president in 2024 against former President Donald Trump.

Philip Esformes, whose prison sentence Trump commuted, loses appeal

Donald Trump, while president, commuted the sentence of Florida nursing home operator Philip Esformes. The DOJ plans to retry him on deadlocked fraud counts.

Trump's Chance to Make GOP 'Uneasy' About DeSantis in 2024: Analyst

Ed Kilgore wrote in a Saturday column that the ex-president "will go after DeSantis for supporting budget austerity, entitlement reform," and more.

Both Trump and Ron DeSantis would beat Biden in 2024: survey

Both former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would beat Biden if the 2024 presidential election was held today, the Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll found Friday.

Trump to make surprise New Hampshire stop ahead of South Carolina

Former President Donald Trump will stop in New Hampshire before giving his first 2024 presidential campaign rally in South Carolina on Saturday.

Trump and ex-Philly mob boss ‘Skinny Joey’ pose for pics at Florida resort

Former President Donald Trump posed for a photo at his South Florida resort with convicted Philadelphia mobster Joseph "Skinny Joey" Merlino, according to a report on Monday. ​

Ex-Trump Official Calls Out Ron DeSantis' 'Contradictory' Politics

Former Surgeon General Jerome Adams questioned why parents are allowed to make vaccination decisions but not decisions related to which courses their kids take.

Donald Trump Can't Ignore His Ron DeSantis Problem Anymore

Recent polls show that DeSantis has begun to surge in favorability among GOP voters while Trump has placed himself opposite key positions held by the base.

Trump kicks off White House campaign with events in New Hampshire, South Carolina

Numerous Republicans are considering whether to launch their own White House bids, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, widely seen as the biggest threat to Trump. Several top Republicans in both states that Trump visited on Saturday - including New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley - are weighing presidential campaigns.

Trump kicks off 2024 campaign with stops in New Hampshire, South Carolina

Trump and his allies hope the events in states with enormous power in selecting the nominee will offer a show of force behind the former president after a sluggish start to his campaign that left many questioning his commitment to running again.

Trump hits DeSantis: He's a Covid skeptic phony

The former president slams the Florida governor — and potential 2024 rival — as he hits the campaign trail in New Hampshire and South Carolina.

Ron DeSantis prepares for 2024 White House bid as Trump hits campaign trail

Moves spur Trump into attacking Florida governor during low key events over the weekend in Iowa and New Hampshire

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

Attacking DeSantis from the right on COVID restrictions and vaccines may be a tough sell, especially for Trump, who spent most his presidency promoting himself as a hero for backing the Operation Warp Speed vaccine development program.

Republican voters favor DeSantis over Trump for 2024, latest poll shows

As former President Donald Trump hits the 2024 campaign trail, he's trailing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in early voting, according to polls.

MAGA Republican Issues Stark Warning to Ron DeSantis

During the first few months of his third presidential campaign, Donald Trump has grown increasingly sour toward the Florida governor.

Ron DeSantis hits back after Trump launches attack on COVID and ‘disloyalty’

DeSantis dismissed Trump’s attacks as no different from any other political potshots.

Trump Moving to Mar-a-Lago May Have Given Prosecutors an Opening

"They long ago missed the Statute of Limitations, & I recently won big money against 'Stormy' in the 9th Circuit—NEVER HAD AN AFFAIR," Trump posted this week.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis responds to Donald Trump jabs

After Donald Trump accused him of disloyalty Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis argued that his gubernatorial blowout served as an inarguable endorsement of his reign thus far.

Trump dubs Ron DeSantis a 'RINO GLOBALIST' as rivalry heats up

Posting on Truth Social late Tuesday, Trump launched his most inflammatory attack yet on the rising GOP star -- tarring him as a "RINO GLOBALIST" in capital letters.

Why Trump's head-on attack on DeSantis' COVID policies will never fly

Donald Trump's early attacks on the COVID record of Ron DeSantis show that he knows the Florida governor has outflanked him on the populist right

Can any Republican beat Donald Trump or Ron DeSantis in 2024?

Polls show the 2024 Republican primary is a contest between former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and everybody else. The "everybody else" group includes candidates such as former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, who look like they're itching to get into the race despite only polling in the single digits.

Ron DeSantis responds to Trump's groomer charge at diaper press conference.

Groomer accuser attacked by groomer accuser.

Florida Man vs Florida Man: Trump Suggests DeSantis Was 'Grooming' and Partying With Underage Girls

The former President isn't shy when attacking potential political opponents and now Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is responding to Trump's recent Truth Social post.

Trump Suggests DeSantis Was 'Grooming' and Partying With Underage Girls

Former President Donald Trump appeared to accuse Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Florida) of “grooming” and partying with underage high school girls in a

DeSantis Responds to Trump Spreading Rumor He Drank With High School Girls

On Tuesday, the former president shared images allegedly depicting the governor with underaged girls at a high school party.

Trump trails DeSantis by 13% in GOP 2024 president poll

But Trump runs dead even with DeSantis when other GOP wannabes like former Vice President Mike Pence, Nikki Haley, Mike Pompeo and others are also included in the options.

Trump beats DeSantis in 2024 GOP primary

A new poll finds that former President Donald Trump edges out Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the 2024 Republican presidential primary.

Schools become flashpoint for Republicans eyeing White House

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has called for parents to elect and fire school principals. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has banned instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.

FACTBOX-Biden, Trump, DeSantis? An early look at potential 2024 White House matchups

Democratic President Joe Biden would face a closely competitive 2024 election contest with leading potential Republican challengers former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Tuesday found.

Five reasons DeSantis may not be another Jeb Bush

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has become an early favorite to secure the Republican Party’s 2024 presidential nomination.  But as his name is bandied about as a leading contender, strategists, donors and political observers have thrown out the cautionary tale of another Florida governor who tired to take on former President Trump: Jeb Bush, who despite…

DeSantis approval drops in GOP primary: poll

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) remains the most formidable challenger to former President Trump’s hopes of reclaiming the Republican presidential nomination — but his support may be slipping. A new Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll released Friday exclusively to The Hill shows Trump leading DeSantis 46 percent to 23 percent. That marks a 5-point drop in support…

Ron DeSantis in a 'good' spot to take on Trump, says Scott Walker

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is in a strong position to run against Donald Trump, according to former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, who ran in the 2016 cycle.

'Don’t Say Gay' law doesn’t 'go far enough': Nikki Haley takes a shot at Ron DeSantis

Former Trump Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley, running for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, took a shot at Ron DeSantis while targeting LGBTQ people, saying the Florida GOP governor's "Don't Say Gay" law doesn't go far enough.In a rambling, fast-talking speech the first Republican to cha...

Donald Trump Refutes Claim He Calls DeSantis ‘Meatball Ron’

Previous reports suggested the former president insulted the Florida governor in private.

Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis to Court Big-Money Donors at Dueling Palm Beach Events

The former president and the Florida governor this week intensify fight for campaign cash

Trump tried to seem unbothered by Ron DeSantis, but he can't stop writing angry Truth Social posts about him

Trump is getting increasingly vocal about DeSantis, posting a stream of 10 attacks on the Florida governor this weekend.

Trump's Praise for DeSantis' Democratic Opponent Rankles MAGA World

The former president's compliment of Charlie Crist, who ran against Ron DeSantis last year, has not sat well with some of Trump's followers.

Massive $23.9 Mansion Looks Set to Trump Derek Jeter's Longstanding Tampa Bay Record

A massive mansion worth $23.9 million is all set on its way to trump the long standing Tampa Bay record breaking house of Derek Jeter.

Trump says Florida ‘was doing GREAT long before’ Ron DeSantis became governor

Former President Donald Trump Tuesday said Gov. Ron DeSantis deserves no credit for Florida’s booming economy, and said his predecessors did better jobs of running the Sunshine state.

DeSantis Attracts Voters Trump Struggled to Reach

Voters who notably "helped Biden a little more than Trump" in 2020 say they would rather vote for DeSantis than Biden in a hypothetical 2024 matchup.

DeSantis leads Trump by 5 points among Michigan primary voters - but GOP women still favor ex-prez: poll

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis leads former President Donald Trump among Republican primary voters in the critical state of Michigan, according to a new poll.

DeSantis writes in book he knew Trump endorsement would ‘enhance my name recognition’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is heaping praise on former President Trump for helping boost his name recognition ahead of his 2018 bid to become governor, lauding the former president for his “star power” in the governor’s upcoming book. “I knew that a Trump endorsement would provide me with the exposure to GOP primary voters…

Ron DeSantis leads GOP primary, beats Donald Trump: poll

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis comes out on top of a hypothetical GOP primary field -- and defeats former President Donald Trump, according to a new poll.

Longtime Trump backers flock to DeSantis event

The Florida governor is hosting a retreat for donors and other supporters in Palm Beach, Fla.

The Courage to be Free review: Ron DeSantis bows and scrapes to Trump

On the page, the Florida governor doesn’t show much courage about the man he must beat to be the Republican nominee

DeSantis gathers donors, GOP politicians at event as he considers 2024 presidential run

The potential 2024 candidate and Florida governor held a retreat just four miles away from Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort.

Ron DeSantis Has Laid Down the Gauntlet to Donald Trump

The Florida governor appears to be preparing for a 2024 presidential campaign, despite there being no official confirmation yet.

Ron DeSantis called a ‘tyrant’ as Trump supporters barred from book signing

Far-right activist Laura Loomer denounces Florida governor, who is expected to challenge ex-president for Republican nomination

Trump still favourite as apathy grips America’s conservatives

Donald Trump might have had a bump in the polls, but conservatives are still at odds as to whom they want as next Republican presidential candidate.

Trump calls 2024 election 'final battle,' takes shots at Ron DeSantis

Former President Donald Trump took several shots at his potentially fiercest opponent for the Republican nomination, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, during his Conservative Political Action Committee speech.

DeSantis vs. Trump Pits Accomplishments Against Narrative

In a potential 2024 election match-up, the ex-president portrays himself as the people’s hero, but the governor has a stronger record.

John Oliver on Ron DeSantis: ‘A petty autocrat and a bully’

The Last Week Tonight host looks into the political career of Ron DeSantis, Trump’s presumed rival for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination

DeSantis holds massive lead over Trump in Florida: Poll

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) leads former President Donald Trump by nearly 31% head-to-head among Florida Republican primary voters.

Former top Trump official pushing for DeSantis to get into race and beat his former boss

Ken Cuccinelli, the former acting deputy secretary of homeland security, announced the creation of a new political action committee aimed toward pushing DeSantis to enter the primary field.

Ron DeSantis wallops Donald Trump in Florida presidential poll - but right-wing state legislative agenda is unpopular

DeSantis scored an impressive 52%-to-27% lead over Trump among registered Republicans surveyed, with Nikki Haley and Mike Pence far behind in the low single digits.

Trump's Foe-Turned-Friend Flips on Him Once Again for DeSantis

A former Trump official launched a new political action committee on Thursday aimed at convincing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to run against Trump.

Ron DeSantis visits Iowa as presidential bid speculation intensifies

Rightwing governor of Florida – and most likely rival to Trump for the 2024 nomination – promotes his book in the early voting state

DeSantis makes Iowa debut as Trump waits in wings

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made his first trip to the early nominating state of Iowa on Friday as he tests the waters for a presidential bid, coming to the state only days before fellow Republican Donald Trump is slated to campaign there.

DeSantis Responds to Trump Attacks With Wordplay of His Own

DeSantis is considered to be Trump's biggest adversary in seeking the 2024 GOP presidential nomination.

Trump lashes out at DeSantis, says he regrets his endorsement of him

The attacks on the Florida governor are the sharpest yet from the former president.

Trump Will Visit the Same Iowa City on Monday That DeSantis Visited on Friday

Donald J. Trump’s event on Monday evening in Davenport, Iowa, is aimed in part at slowing any momentum from Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida.

Ron DeSantis’s Ukraine Stance Angers G.O.P. Hawks

The Florida governor, who joined Donald Trump in declaring that defending Ukraine from Russia was not a vital interest, drew swift condemnations from establishment Republicans.

Nastiest primary yet? Trump raises question with DeSantis attack

Former President Trump on Monday opened the door on what might be the nastiest primary fight yet, lashing out at acolyte-turned-rival Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida who is widely seen as his most powerful rival for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Eight years removed from a 2016 GOP primary where he regularly mocked would-be…

Path to prosperity? Trump sees Paul Ryan as road map to beating DeSantis

Former President Donald Trump’s sharpest nickname for Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is neither “DeSanctimonious” nor “Meatball Ron.” Trump is running against someone named "Ryan DeSantis."

In surprise, Trump goes after DeSantis on policy

President Trump has gotten increasingly aggressive in attacking Ron DeSantis (R) as the Florida governor inches toward a presidential campaign, posing potentially the biggest threat to date to Trump’s bid for the GOP’s 2024 nomination. While Trump has lobbed plenty of schoolyard taunts and nicknames toward his onetime ally, the former president in recent days…

Trump-aligned super PAC calls for Florida ethics investigation into DeSantis political activity

A super PAC closely aligned with former President Donald Trump is demanding Florida ethics investigators probe whether Gov. Ron DeSantis' recent political activity is violating state law.

Judge orders more Trump lawyer testimony in Mar-a-Lago probe

U.S. federal prosecutors says Trump lawyer will answer more questions before grand jury

Disco Night at Mar-a-Lago (and Other Tales From Palm Beach’s Private Clubs)

Inside the exclusive dinner clubs in South Florida, where money talks and Donald Trump sometimes plays D.J.

Donald Trump makes Ron DeSantis so much more dangerous

The choice between Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump is the equivalent of choosing between being stabbed or shot

House GOP demands info from NY prosecutor about Trump case

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — House Republicans rallied to the defense of former President Donald Trump before his possible indictment , demanding that the Manhattan district attorney who is investigating him turn over documents and come for an interview.

Trump huddles with senior advisers at Mar-a-Lago as possible indictment looms

The Manhattan D.A. has been investigating whether Trump falsified business records in the alleged Stormy Daniels payout.

Ron DeSantis shrugs off Trump attacks and vows ‘no drama’ leadership as GOP poll numbers sag

Trump leads DeSantis by a 41%-to-27% margin in a new Monmouth poll of likely Republican primary voters, a reversal of the survey's findings as recently as December.

Donald Trump spins Mar-a-Lago tunes night he'd be arrested

A source said Trump "played ‘Maria’ from ‘West Side Story,’ the theme from ‘Phantom of the Opera’ and a chorus of ‘Hallelujah.'"

DeSantis steps out and sharpens attacks with Trump facing legal peril

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has stylized himself as a political brawler willing to take on all comers, from Disney and the corporate media to high school students wearing masks.

Court orders Donald Trump’s lawyer to provide documents in Mar-a-Lago case

A federal appeals court in a sealed order Wednesday directed a lawyer for Donald Trump to turn over to prosecutors documents in the investigation into the former president’s retention of classified records at his Florida estate.

Ron DeSantis begins to highlight his differences from Trump

DeSantis noted in an interview that his own administration in Florida lacks "daily drama" and laughed off Trump's nickname for him, "Ron DeSanctimonious."

Trump ducks photographers as he leaves Palm Beach golf course

The usually camera-loving former President Donald Trump was seen cowering in the back of an SUV in an apparent attempt to dodge photographers as he finished a round of golf Thursday.

DeSantis on possibly joining Trump’s ticket: ‘I’m probably more of an executive guy’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said he is “more of an executive guy” in response to a question about whether he would join a ticket as former President Trump’s running mate if Trump wins the 2024 GOP presidential nomination.  DeSantis told Newsmax in an interview on Thursday evening that he wanted to be the governor…

Trump-DeSantis 2024 ticket 'very unlikely,' ex-prez says

Donald Trump stepped up his barrage against Gov. Ron DeSantis, declaring that the Florida governor is “very unlikely” to become Trump's 2024 running mate.

Steve Bannon Declares Ron DeSantis 'Controlled Opposition'

The Florida governor is seen as former President Donald Trump's top potential 2024 rival within the Republican Party.

DeSantis slips in the polls as Trump steps up his attacks

Donald Trump stepped up his campaign to return to the White House over the weekend as he launched a volley of insults at his main rival for the Republican nomination, who is now slipping in the polls.

Trump won't hire anyone who works for DeSantis: report

Former President Donald Trump is reportedly drawing battle lines against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis -- by blackballing anyone who works for his potential Republican rival.

Early 2024 salvos foreshadow unpredictable Trump vs DeSantis fight

The battle for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination has for months been seen as a two-man race: a fight between Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a rising national star long viewed as the only candidate capable of defeating the former Republican president.

Pro-DeSantis super PAC hires alumni from Trump, Glenn Youngkin, Ted Cruz campaigns

"Never Back Down" super PAC is likely to be the main outside fundraising group for a potential 2024 DeSantis campaign.

Trump trails DeSantis in every metric except who would win GOP primary: Poll

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has higher marks than former President Donald Trump in nearly all questions of a new poll, except for who would win in a GOP primary contest.

DeSantis Defeats Trump on Lawsuit Abuse

The Florida Governor beats the trial bar and its Mar-a-Lago ally.

Donald Trump to deliver ‘remarks’ at his Florida club after arraignment

The former US president is facing multiple charges of falsifying business records, including at least one felony offence.

Donald Trump set to speak in Florida after his arraignment in New York

Former US president Donald Trump is set to make public remarks in Florida on Tuesday after being arraigned in New York on charges related to hush money payments.

Trump indictment live updates: Trump to speak at Mar-a-Lago on day of expected arraignment

Donald Trump was indicted by a New York grand jury last week. Get the latest news and live updates on Trump’s indictment and expected arraignment this week.

Trump to address indictment in Mar-a-Lago speech following arraignment - live

Speech follows ex-president’s appearance in New York court – follow all the latest news

Florida Rep. Byron Donalds endorses Trump for president in big snub of DeSantis

A rising star on the far right wing of the GOP, Donalds said Trump stands alone as the one Republican who can take back the country in 2024.

How a tight circle of aides is trying to keep Trump out of trouble

Donald Trump has a close, insular circle of aides who are helping him stay focused trying to avoid drama as he navigates the campaign and investigations.

Ron DeSantis' team tries to stop Florida GOP from endorsing Trump

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ team has started calling GOP members of the Florida congressional delegation in an effort to consolidate support.

DeSantis Allies Pressure Florida Lawmakers Against Endorsing Trump

After four members of Congress backed Donald J. Trump, Republicans close to the Florida governor are trying to keep others from wading into the brewing fight for the G.O.P. presidential nomination.

Why is the Trump campaign mocking DeSantis's 'pudding fingers'?

Here's everything we know about the latest attack ad against the former president's potential challenger in the 2024 Republican primary, and the pudding story that inspired it.

DeSantis super PAC puts Trump in crosshairs with 'gun-grabber' ad

A pro-Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) super PAC dropped an advertisement targeting former President Donald Trump as a "gun-grabber" amid the National Rifle Association leadership forum.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Bemoans Trump and DeSantis 'Influencers' Fighting

The GOP lawmaker said on Friday that the fighting "makes everyone look bad and helps no one."

DeSantis backers launch first TV ad attacking Trump in 2024 White House race

Polls show former president is leading the field of declared and as-yet undeclared candidates in 2024 race, with the Florida governor in second place

Ron DeSantis threatens to retaliate against Disney after Trump trolled him for ‘Mickey Mouse’ deal

Days after Trump mocked him, DeSantis vowed the state would reassert control over an Orlando-area municipal district that Disney has sought to maintain its grip on.

Texas Republican endorses Trump following meeting with DeSantis

Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas) announced on Tuesday that he is endorsing former President Trump for the GOP nomination for president in 2024 following a meeting with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R).  Gooden said in a statement posted on his Twitter account that he made the decision after “careful consideration” and a “positive meeting” with DeSantis.…

Donald Trump Sides With Disney

The former President goes for woke to trash Ron DeSantis.

Trump’s Mar-a-Lago-bordering mansion lists for $195K a month

Former president Donald Trump’s Palm Beach, Florida estate is once again looking a new resident, after years of trying and failing to snag one.

Ron DeSantis Takes Flak From Trump, Other Republicans Over Battle With Disney

Florida governor has fought with company for months over its political stances and efforts to maintain control over land

Florida congresswoman endorses DeSantis

Rep. Laurel Lee (R-Fla.) announced her endorsement of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for president on Tuesday, straying from a string of Republican lawmakers that have started to line up behind former President Trump’s 2024 campaign. “Our country is in crisis, and it is time Americans learn what Floridians already know: Ron DeSantis’s conservative principles,…

Trump racks up Florida endorsements in blow to DeSantis

Vern Buchanan, co-chair of the state's congressional delegation became the eighth Florida lawmaker to come out in support of the former president, announcing his endorsement on Wednesday, hours after a personal call from Trump. "If we want to get our economy back on track, Donald Trump is just the guy to get it done," Buchanan said.

Trump, DeSantis compete for support from congressional GOP

Ron DeSantis has yet to enter the 2024 presidential race, but former President Donald Trump is aiming to drum up support in the Florida governor’s backyard.

He's rattled Donald Trump. Could Ron DeSantis’s ‘war on woke’ take him to the White House?

With a presidential election looming, Florida governor Ron DeSantis’s "war on woke" is already redrawing the battle lines.

Trump throws new insults at the state of Florida in fresh attack on DeSantis

Former President Trump launched a series of new attacks Friday at the state of Florida in a new email campaign taking aim at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). “The real DeSantis record is one of misery and despair,” Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung said in a statement. “He has left a wake of destruction all…

DeSantis Greets a Friendly Crowd After a Strong Week for Trump

Speaking at the conservative Heritage Foundation, the Florida governor doubled down on his 2024 pitch, ignoring headlines about worried donors and Republican consolidation behind Donald Trump.

Trump makes surprise visit to supporters in Florida pizzeria

Former President Donald Trump held an impromptu pizza party with his supporters Friday after a campaign speech.

Trump offers energized crowd half-eaten slice of pizza after speech in Florida

Trump made the stop at Downtown House of Pizza after giving a lengthy speech at the Lee County Lincoln-Reagan earlier that night, surprising the restaurant workers and attracting a large crowd.

DeSantis Faces Republican Scrutiny on Issues While Trump Skates By

Republican voters seem to be grading Donald Trump on a curve in his third presidential campaign, while Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida faces a more traditional form of scrutiny.

How Trump turned the tables on DeSantis

Former President Donald Trump is leaning on a network of personal and political relationships to rack up broad congressional support for his 2024 White House bid and undercut his chief Republican rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, before the governor’s campaign formally gets off the ground. The depth and influence of Trump’s retail politicking abilities have…

DeSantis appears to be closing gap on Trump: poll

DeSantis's improving numbers come as a majority of Americans say they want neither Trump, 76, nor President Biden, 80, to run for the nation's highest office in 2024, according to the survey.

Israeli PM Netanyahu open to meeting Florida Gov. DeSantis during trade mission

Israeli Prime Minister and staunch Trump ally Benjamin Netanyahu said he is open to meeting with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during DeSantis' global trade mission in Israel.

DeSantis’s Florida Is a Dump, Says President Trump

He steals Biden’s lines to trash the Governor and a successful GOP state.

Donald Trump back in New Hampshire, first poll campaign since Biden’s re-election bid

Trump’s appearance in New Hampshire comes two days after Biden kicked off his own long-expected re-election bid, presenting himself as he did in 2020 as a buttress against Trump and his Make America Great Again political candidacy

Florida GOP Paves the Way to Help Ron DeSantis Challenge Trump

House Republicans approved a bill amending the state's Resign to Run law, permitting the governor to maintain his post while launching a presidential bid.

Ron DeSantis has 2024 war chest twice the size of Trump's

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is sitting on a pile of cash ahead of his presumptive 2024 presidential run, giving him a leg up in his potential challenge to...

Trump ups competition with DeSantis in planning trip to Iowa

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Donald Trump arrives in Turnberry on second day of Scotland visit

The former US president travelled to Ayrshire from Aberdeen.

Donald Trump due to visit his golf resort in Doonbeg

Former US president has been playing golf at Turnberry on a trip to Scotland.

Trump opens up 36% lead over Ron DeSantis in new 2024 Republican poll

The survey puts Trump’s support at 58% of GOP voters compared to just 22% for DeSantis, who has faded badly in recent months.

Ron DeSantis backers see his legislative victories as rocket fuel for 2024

Ron DeSantis’ presidential aspirations needed a shot of momentum after months of tanking poll numbers and a barrage of attacks from Donald Trump.

DeSantis to Visit Wisconsin, a 2024 Battleground, as He Circles Trump

The Florida governor, who has slipped in polls as his expected entrance to the presidential race nears, is moving beyond early nominating states like Iowa and New Hampshire.

Republican DeSantis vies with Trump to sway Iowa conservatives

Ron DeSantis is expected to announce his 2024 presidential campaign any day.

Trump bashes DeSantis, claims he’s needs a ‘personality transplant’

Former President Trump bashed Gov. Ron DeSantis in a new ad on Friday, claiming the Florida Republican needs a “personality transplant.” “The problem with Rondesanctimonious is that he needs a personality transplant, and those are not yet available. Almost all congressmen and women that served with him and knew him well supported me, some of…

Donald Trump's Lead Over Ron DeSantis Keeps Growing and Growing

The former president led the Florida governor in a hypothetical GOP primary race by 60 percent to 19, according to a poll conducted between May 5 and 7.

DeSantis secures endorsements on visit to Iowa in preparation for likely 2024 bid

Florida governor lands in crucial early-voting state in Republican nomination process after weeks of lagging behind Trump

Republican DeSantis vies with Trump to sway Iowa conservatives

Florida governor Ron DeSantis has sought to weaken former president Donald Trump’s grip on the Republican Party as its leading presidential prospects collided in battleground Iowa.

Florida Governor Ron DeSanti vies with ex-US President Donald Trump to sway Iowa conservatives

DeSantis, expected to announce his 2024 presidential campaign any day, briefly flipped burgers and pork chops at a picnic fundraiser in Sioux Center that drew hundred conservatives to the northwest corner of the state.

DeSantis tests his retail politics in Iowa as bad weather keeps Trump out of Hawkeye State

The expected convergence of former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on the Iowa campaign trail Saturday did not materialize as bad weather, including tornado warnings, forced Trump to cancel a planned rally in Des Moines.

5 things that went well for DeSantis in Iowa on Saturday

The Florida governor and presidential contender showed dexterity, rerouting for a last-minute meet-and-greet not far from the site of Donald Trump’s canceled rally.

Ahead of 2024 bid, DeSantis challenges Trump on abortion limits

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said on Tuesday he was proud to have signed a six-week abortion ban, after seeming initially reluctant to embrace the recently passed law in Florida that outlaws almost all abortions in the state.

DeSantis accuses Trump of dodging questions on abortion ban

A day after Trump questioned whether Florida’s six-week ban is 'too harsh,' DeSantis challenged his fellow #FloridaMan to simply say whether he would have signed the bill or not.

Florida New College students plan alternative graduation against Trump pandemic adviser

School officials tapped Scott Atlas to speak at the commencement. The students have a different plan.

DeSantis snaps back at Trump over Florida’s six-week abortion ban

"[Trump] won’t answer whether he would sign it or not,” said DeSantis.

Trump hits DeSantis after governor's 2 endorsed candidates lose

The attacks against Ron DeSantis come as the Florida governor is readying a possible bid for the GOP presidential nomination against Donald Trump.

Trump loses key player of Mar-a-Lago legal team

Former President Trump is losing a key member of his legal team on the Mar-a-Lago case, with attorney Timothy Parlatore departing as Special Counsel Jack Smith nears the finish line of his investigation. Parlatore, who has been working the case with three other attorneys, said he spoke with Trump on Tuesday to inform him of…

Rosie O'Donnell lost out on $11M by selling home near Trump

If O'Donnell had held on to this West Palm Beach residence near Mar-a-Lago a bit longer, she would have made a pretty penny instead of barely breaking even.

DeSantis plans to officially announce presidential run next week

The White House bid will put DeSantis head-to-head with former President Donald Trump.

DeSantis Privately Says Trump Can’t Win 2024 Presidential Race

In a phone call with top donors, the Florida governor took his most direct shots yet at Donald Trump. He is expected to officially enter the presidential race next week.

Ron DeSantis expected to formally enter 2024 presidential race next week

Florida governor is seen as main challenger to Donald Trump for Republican nomination but is currently a distant second in polls

DeSantis says only he can beat Biden in 2024 presidential election

Florida governor, expected to announce run soon, tells fundraising event Trump does not have ‘serious chance’ of being elected

Ron DeSantis claims only ‘Biden and me’ have a winning chance in 2024 US presidential race, report says - live

Republican Florida governor reportedly dismissed Donald Trump’s chances as he gears up to announce his candidacy on Wednesday

Trump Says DeSantis 'Has Zero Chance' Ahead of Rumored 2024 Announcement

The Florida governor is expected to formally declare his presidential candidacy on May 25, setting up a face-off with the former president in the GOP primary.

Donald Trump is worth billions - here's how the former president has spent his cash

The 45th president is worth $2.5 billion, according to Forbes, and is the only billionaire to enter the White House. Take a look at his property empire.

DeSantis vs. Trump will be a Republican battle royale, a political spectacle for the ages

What looms in the months ahead of the 2024 presidential election is a psychodrama unlike any in modern American history

Why Ron DeSantis should hope he's the second coming of John McCain

The Florida governor once ran even with or even ahead of Trump in some early state polls. Now he's far behind.

MAGA fund founder backs DeSantis over Trump for president

Hal Lambert who runs an investment fund named after Donald Trump's Make America Great Again political movement is endorsing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over Trump for president.

Why Ron DeSantis can win the GOP nomination for president

Ron DeSantis is expected to enter the 2024 presidential race this week. But the Florida governor begins his campaign to win the GOP nomination with his poll numbers flailing and with former President Donald Trump as the clear primary front-runner.

DeSantis ‘to announce 2024 presidential bid on Twitter Spaces with Elon Musk’

Ron DeSantis has long been seen as Donald Trump’s leading rival for the Republican nomination.

DeSantis to announce US presidential bid on Twitter

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will announce he is seeking the Republican presidential nomination tomorrow, placing him on a collision course with former president Donald Trump.

Donald Trump's second day in court, a virtual experience

Live from Mar-a-Lago, Trump was televised for an audience of one: the judge in his criminal case.

Florida Governor DeSantis enters US presidential race

Florida Governor RonDeSantis is seeking the Republican presidential nomination in the United States, placing him on a collision course with former president Donald Trump.

Republican Ron DeSantis launches presidential campaign to challenge Trump

The Florida governor is considered to be Trump's strongest Republican rival

Trump allies call DeSantis Twitter event 'out of touch' ahead of expected announcement

Allies of former President Donald Trump mocked rival Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) on Tuesday after news surfaced that DeSantis planned to make a special announcement on Wednesday.

Ron DeSantis ‘to announce 2024 US presidential bid on Twitter Spaces with Elon Musk’

Ron DeSantis has long been seen as Donald Trump’s leading rival for the Republican nomination.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis: Donald Trump Without the Chaos?

Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor, embraces an 'anti-woke' agenda, expanding gun rights, defunding diversity programs, and banning books.

Donald Trump: Ron DeSantis to announce US presidential tilt

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will formally announce his entry into the 2024 presidential race on Thursday morning (AEST) during a Twitter event with the social media platform’s controversial CEO Elon Musk.

Florida Governor DeSantis to enter 2024 race in Twitter event with Musk

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, whose impassioned battles over pandemic lockdowns and divisive cultural issues have endeared him to conservatives, will announce on Wednesday he is seeking the Republican presidential nomination, placing him on a collision course with former President Donald Trump.

Trump team trolls Ron DeSantis launch

No one liked Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' campaign launch more than former President Donald Trump.

Trump campaign mocks DeSantis campaign's 'failure to launch'

A campaign supporting former President Donald Trump mocked the launch of Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) presidential campaign.

FACTBOX-Who is Ron DeSantis, 2024 presidential candidate?

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who announced on Wednesday he is seeking the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, is likely to be former President Donald Trump’s top rival due to his budding national profile and fundraising acumen.

DeSantis kicks off 2024 U.S. presidential campaign on video after technical problems hinder Twitter event

Ron DeSantis officially entered the contest for the Republican presidential nomination Wednesday, setting up several combative months of campaigning against Donald Trump. He could become one of the youngest presidents ever, and the first Florida governor to reach the Oval Office.

Ron DeSantis Joins 2024 Presidential Race, Teeing Up Face-Off With Trump

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has officially entered the 2024 presidential race. WSJ's Alex Leary breaks down the challenges the Republican candidate may face on the national stage, including from former ally Donald Trump. Photo illustration: Jacob Nelson

Ron DeSantis jumps into 2024 White House race as Trump's biggest threat

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said on Wednesday he would seek the 2024 Republican nomination for president, setting up a showdown with his one-time ally, former President Donald Trump, that will shake up the race for the White House.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launches 2024 GOP presidential campaign to challenge Trump

DeSantis is considered to be Trump’s strongest Republican rival even as the governor faces questions about his far-right policies, his campaign-trail...

Factbox: FACTBOX Who is Ron DeSantis, 2024 presidential candidate?

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who was due to announce on Wednesday he is seeking the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, is likely to be former President Donald Trump’s top rival due to his budding national profile and fundraising acumen.

Trump rival DeSantis files to run for president

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday filed papers to launch his 2024 presidential campaign, teeing up 18 months of acrimony as he and Donald Trump lock horns in what is expected to be an attritional contest for the Republican nomination.

Ron DeSantis launches White House bid to challenge Trump

The Florida governor filed this paperwork confirming he will run for US president. He is considered Donald Trump’s strongest Republican rival for the 2024 election.

Ron DeSantis Announces 2024 Presidential Campaign: Live Updates

The Florida governor, Donald Trump’s strongest challenger since 2016, entered the race on Wednesday and was set for a livestream conversation with Twitter’s owner, Elon Musk, at 6 p.m. Eastern.

Republican Trump rival Ron DeSantis announces run for White House

The 44-year-old Republican revealed his decision in a Federal Election Commission filing before an online conversation with Twitter CEO Elon Musk

Ron DeSantis is going after Donald Trump like never before

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, now officially a candidate for president, is no longer tiptoeing around former President Donald Trump – nor is he being shy about his plans to flex the powers of the presidency like never before if he wins the White House.

Where Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis Disagree

Trump's camp has dismissed Florida's governor as a cheap imitator of his policies. But both men differ on a number of fronts that could prove key in '24.

Opinion: Potomac Watch

The Florida Governor jumped into the GOP presidential contest on Wednesday with a technical glitch on Twitter but a substantial record of accomplishment in the state. Can he wrest the nomination from Donald Trump?

Trump holds steady lead in Iowa despite recent DeSantis visit: Poll

Former President Donald Trump holds a steady lead over other 2024 GOP presidential candidates in Iowa.

DeSantis Plows Ahead With Whirlwind of Friendly Interviews and a Tour

Trying to regroup after a bumpy Twitter rollout, Ron DeSantis sought to make new headlines, suggesting that he might consider pardoning Donald Trump if he faced federal charges.

DeSantis rips ‘bizarre’ Trump claim that Cuomo handled COVID better as gov

Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fired back at former President Donald Trump Friday after he argued that disgraced former Gov. Andrew Cuomo handled the COVID-19 pandemic better.

Ron DeSantis snipes at Trump for first time as presidential campaign gets underway

Seeking to bounce back from a glitch-plague campaign launch, the Florida governor has accused Trump of going soft on hot-button issues like abortion, immigration and the so-called “war on woke."

DeSantis loses endorsements to Trump following botched campaign rollout

New Hampshire state legislators switched their 2024 presidential endorsements from Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) to former President Donald Trump.

Trump still dominating 2024 endorsement race, DeSantis' launch generates little movement

Former President Donald Trump has racked up more endorsements from prominent GOP officials than the rest of the current presidential candidates combined.

DeSantis’s limp start to 2024 race delights Trump but battle is not over

Florida governor enters the primary weakened after Twitter ‘DeSaster’ as wide field of candidates try to scrape ahead

Trump, DeSantis battle for Republican nomination turns race into political trench warfare

In terms of ideology, the campaign battle between the former president and the Florida governor is a race to the right, but in terms of manners it is a race to the bottom

Ron DeSantis has a 'lovability' problem

Ron DeSantis has some catching up to do. The Florida governor entered the 2024 presidential race last week with polls showing him down about 30 points on average to Donald Trump in the GOP primary. DeSantis had trailed by closer to 10 points at the end of last year.

WSJ Opinion: DeSantis and Scott Join the GOP Primary Battle

Journal Editorial Report: Can anyone cut into Trump's big polling lead? Images: AP/Reuters Composite: Mark Kelly

DeSantis accused of ‘catastrophic’ climate approach after campaign launch

Republican ‘trying to out-Trump Trump’ on climate, expert says, as governor says he rejects the ‘politicization of the weather’

Floridians facing divided loyalty in Republican race

It’s an anxious political moment that has the two leading conservative candidates, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump, fighting over which of them hews most closely to the extreme right flank of the party.

DeSantis builds fundraising momentum as he takes campaign on the road

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) may have had a glitch-filled presidential launch this week, but his prodigious fundraising numbers illustrate that the governor's campaign has plenty of Republican support as he remains former President Donald Trump's chief rival for the 2024 GOP nomination.

Trump Calls On DeSantis To Stop 'Woke' Disney In Flip-Flop On Feud

Trump, in a Truth Social post last month, mocked DeSantis for being "absolutely destroyed" by Disney in a feud he described as a "political STUNT."

Donald Trump Jr., Kimberly Guilfoyle Attack Ron DeSantis

The wannabe political power couple used mocking and aggressive language in their criticism of Donald Trump's 2024 GOP rival.

DeSantis hits back at Trump in campaign blitz in US

The Florida governor’s first stop was a rural town near Sioux City, in the heart of the most Republican-heavy part of Iowa

DeSantis kicks off presidential campaign, signalling plans to go harder on Trump

Mr DeSantis lashed out at Mr Trump’s suggestion that New York’s pandemic response was better than Florida’s, calling it ‘detached from reality’.

DeSantis says he'll 'counterpunch' against Trump attacks after kicking off 2024 campaign in Iowa

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he plans to “counterpunch” against former President Donald Trump’s attacks after kicking off his 2024 campaign in Iowa on Tuesday.

DeSantis kicks off presidential campaign, steps up Trump criticism

Ron DeSantis plans to kick off his presidential campaign in Iowa on Tuesday, the start of a busy week that will take him to 12 cities in three states.

Trump heads to Iowa to counter right-wing push by Ron DeSantis

Touting his support for farm-friendly policies, Trump planned to go toe-to-toe with the Florida governor as he barnstorms the Hawkeye State.

Ron DeSantis slowly begins to attack Trump

Trailing in by wide margins in the polls, DeSantis needs to attack Trump without alienating his voters.

DeSantis: Trump’s ‘whole family moved to Florida under my governorship’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) countered a jab Tuesday from former President Trump about his COVID-19 response, saying that the former president’s “whole family” moved to Florida under his governorship.  “This is new,” DeSantis told NewsNation’s Kellie Meyer at a press conference when asked about Trump’s latest comments. “Six months ago, he would have never…

Trump, DeSantis Collide on Campaign Trail in First Dueling Appearances as 2024 Candidates

Former President Donald Trump criticizes rival Ron DeSantis, highlighting his own strength as the leading GOP presidential candidate.

Trump the COVID Cuomosexual

Donald Trump praised former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo from his Truth Social account for his handling of New York’s COVID crisis by contrasting it favorably with that of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Trump and DeSantis jab at each other on campaign trail in 1st duelling appearances as 2024 candidates

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DeSantis chooses his words carefully in escalating war with Trump

As he toured 12 cities in three early-voting states, Ron DeSantis made his case that he is the more conservative and consistent alternative to Donald Trump

Trump might be the favorite for GOP nominee, but DeSantis is on the attack

Ron DeSantis is not only positioning himself as the no-drama candidate, but he’s also asserting that it is his very lack of drama that delivers results.

Trump widens lead over DeSantis since campaign launch: poll

Former President Donald Trump has widened his lead over Ron DeSantis in the Republican primary since the Florida governor’s campaign launch, according to a new national poll.

DeSantis chooses his words carefully in escalating war with Trump

DeSantis chooses his words carefully in escalating war with Trump

Trump is beating Republican rivals in their home states

Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis are dominating 2024 Republican polling amid the seeming nationalization of the primary process. That worrisome for candidates like Nikki Haley. Another problem: State polling, including in the early voting and declared candidates’ home states, largely show a significant advantage for Trump.

DeSantis hits Trump from the right ahead of general election

In his first week on the campaign trail as a presidential candidate, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis repeatedly hit his chief rival, Donald Trump, from the right.

What to know about the Florida grand jury in the Trump documents probe

Former President Donald Trump is a target in a federal investigation into the possible mishandling of classified documents, and special counsel Jack Smith is using a second grand jury in Miami to gather new evidence.

DeSantis argues he’s top Trump alternative even as ex-president’s indictment overshadows 2024 election race

DeSantis has argued that his record in Florida has put him at the cutting edge of the next generation of Republicans

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis indirectly condemns Trump indictment on campaign trail

"As a naval officer, if I would have taken classified [documents] to my apartment, I would have been court-martialed in a New York minute," DeSantis said.

Trump flies to Florida to face charges in documents case

Trump flies to Florida to face charges in documents case

Donald Trump arrives in Florida as history-making court appearance approaches

Mr Trump’s appearance in Miami on Tuesday will mark his second time since April facing a judge on criminal charges.

Donald Trump arrives in Florida as history-making court appearance approaches

Donald Trump arrived in Florida on Monday ahead of a history-making federal court appearance on dozens of felony charges accusing him of illegally hoarding classified documents and thwarting the Justice Department’s efforts to get them back.

Trump arrives in Florida ahead of court appearance

Former US President Donald Trump arrived in Miami to face federal criminal charges, while a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found a vast majority of his fellow Republicans believe the case to be politically motivated.

Trump arrives at court in Miami in classified documents case

Mr Trump’s motorcade arrived on Tuesday at the court shortly before he is scheduled to appear before a magistrate judge

Donald Trump arrives in Miami for court hearing over classified documents stashed at Mar-a-Lago

The former US president faces years in prison if ultimately convicted, but says the case is part of a Joe Biden-orchestrated plot to stop him re-entering the White House.

After arraignment, back to NJ

Former President Trump entered a not guilty plea in federal court in Miami on Tuesday, as he made his first appearance after being indicted on 37 counts in the federal investigation into classified documents found at his Florida home, Mar-a-Lago. Todd Blanche, one of the president’s attorneys, entered the plea on Trump’s behalf, according to…

Trump fans sing 'Happy Birthday' at historic arraignment

Trump, who celebrates his 77th birthday Wednesday, was in a Miami courthouse where he pleaded not guilty to 37 counts during a historic arraignment Tuesday afternoon.

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez teases presidential bid amid Trump legal drama in his city

MIAMI — As former President Donald Trump, his team of lawyers, and members of his 2024 Republican primary campaign descended on Miami this week to mount a legal and political defense against federal criminal charges, the city's mayor was stoking anticipation regarding his own bid for the White House.

Miami Mayor Suarez announces 2024 Republican presidential bid

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez announced on Thursday he is running for president, joining a host of Republican candidates vying for the 2024 nomination days after front-runner Donald Trump faced federal charges in his city.

Trump tells diners ‘food for everyone!’ then leaves without paying

The former president shouted 'Food for everyone!' in a busy South Florida restaurant. But local media said he left without picking up the tab.

Inside the $100 million door-knocking effort to boost Ron DeSantis

Allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis see their large-scale door-knocking program as the centerpiece of an effort to overtake former President Donald Trump.

Classified documents case and Trump’s first appearance in Miami court

The former US president is accused of keeping documents related to nuclear weaponry in the United States and the nuclear capabilities of a foreign country, along with documents from White House intelligence briefings

Miami mayor’s 2024 bid confounds Republicans

Republicans are doubtful that Miami Mayor Francis Suarez’s (R) entrance into the 2024 primary will have much of an effect as he looks to take on two leading candidates who also hail from his state: former President Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). Suarez’s announcement earlier this week did not come as a big…

Bills' Jordan Poyer

Jordan Poyer says he had to cancel the celebrity golf tournament he was planning to host at one of Donald Trump's golf courses because of political blowback.

Ron DeSantis receives major endorsement from Florida's largest police union

Florida’s largest police union announced its endorsement of Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) for the 2024 presidency as he vies against former President Donald Trump.

Florida police union endorses DeSantis after backing Trump in 2020

The Florida Police Benevolent Association announced Monday that it has endorsed Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis for president after previously backing former President Donald Trump in 2020.

Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis look to woo New Hampshire voters

The rivals for the Republican presidential nomination are holding events in the US state.

Poll shows DeSantis's path to beating Trump and Biden in 2024 race

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has a possibly brighter future with a key voting group than former President Donald Trump or President Joe Biden, a new poll shows.

Opinion: DeSantis is trying to climb the Trump wall

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ launch of his immigration platform this week may not be the path to securing the Republican nomination, requiring more distinct policy decisions from former President Donald Trump, writes Patrick T. Brown.

Ron DeSantis vetoes popular criminal justice bill as he moves to Trump’s right

Ron DeSantis, in his latest move to get to the right of Trump, issued a surprise veto on Tuesday, of a popular criminal justice reform bill.

Trump, DeSantis allies drive a 2024 election spending spree

Two groups allied with former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have pumped more than $30 million into the 2024 Republican presidential race, more than five times the spending by all outside groups at the same point in the 2020 campaign, according to a Reuters analysis, in a sign of the intense competition between the two frontrunners.

Trump and DeSantis are among the 2024 GOP hopefuls set to appear at the Moms for Liberty gathering

Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the main rivals for the Republican presidential nomination, are scheduled to speak at the annual gathering of Moms for Liberty.

Trump, DeSantis seek to prove who’s tougher on immigration

Former President Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) are engaged in an escalating back-and-forth over their respective immigration plans, competing over who presents the more hawkish vision on the border. On Tuesday, DeSantis rolled out his immigration proposal, titled “Mission Stop the Invasion No Excuses,” a clear jab at Trump’s handling of the issue…

¿Peor que Trump en inmigración?

Titulado “sin excusas”, el plan de Ron DeSantis es perturbador.

DeSantis’s stalling campaign: how to lose friends and alienate people

Florida governor launched his bid for the 2024 Republican presidential pick as Trump’s main challenger but finds himself sinking in the polls

Ron DeSantis' Campaign Is Imploding

The Florida governor remains far behind in the GOP primary polls to Donald Trump, and is now facing a backlash to his "homophobic" campaign ad.

Trump stays home as Republican presidential candidates march in July 4 parades in key states

Republican presidential candidates fanned out across early voting states to march in Fourth of July parades on Tuesday, while Trump stayed put at his Bedminster resort with little reason to stump for himself given his mammoth lead over the field.

DeSantis rakes in $20m after wobbly start to 2024 White House run

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis raised $20 million in the second quarter of the year, his campaign said on Thursday, a sign that the Florida governor's challenge to former President Donald Trump remains viable despite recent struggles.

DeSantis rivals Trump with $20 million haul in first six weeks

The DeSantis presidential campaign in a press release explicitly compared its haul to totals raised by former President Donald Trump's campaign.

Trump valet Walt Nauta pleads not guilty in Mar-a-Lago documents case - live

Former US president’s ‘body man’ appears in Miami court on charges relating to classified documents found at resort

Trump says DeSantis was ‘lousy candidate’ for governor until his endorsement

Former President Trump argued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis initially lagged in the 2018 Florida GOP gubernatorial primary because he was a “lousy candidate” during an Iowa event on Friday. “He was so far behind, ’cause, you know why? ‘Cause he was a lousy candidate, and I endorsed him and he became like a rocket ship,…

Donald Trump Is Playing Into the DOJ's Hands

The Justice Department unsealed blacked-out parts of the warrant it submitted ahead of the FBI searching Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in August 2022

Trump and DeSantis Are Battling for Iowa Voters. And for Its Governor, Too.

Gov. Kim Reynolds has vowed to be neutral in 2024. But Donald Trump’s team views her as neutral in name only when it comes to Ron DeSantis and his wife.

Trump knocks Iowa governor over approach to 2024 presidential primary

Former President Trump on Monday took a swipe at Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) over her approach to the 2024 GOP presidential primary field amid reported frustrations from his team that Reynolds has been too cozy with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) campaign. “I love Iowa, protected & expanded Ethanol, got 28 Billion Dollars from…

Ron DeSantis cannot ‘out-Trump Trump’ in primary, Ocasio-Cortez says

Democratic congresswoman says rightwing Florida governor, trailing Trump in the polls, has made ‘very large, critical errors’

DeSantis says he won't be Trump's 2024 running mate

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) won't join former President Donald Trump's 2024 ticket if he were to lose his own presidential campaign, DeSantis said on a podcast on Tuesday.

Did Trump just give DeSantis a boost?

Donald Trump just reminded Republican voters — even many who voted for him twice before — why they might want someone else to top the party’s ticket in 2024.

DeSantis would consider Iowa's Reynolds as running mate, calls Trump's attack of her 'out of hand'

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DeSantis presidential campaign is cutting staff as new financial pressure emerges

NEW YORK (AP) — Republican presidential contender Ron DeSantis is cutting campaign staff as he struggles to catch former President Donald Trump in the...

Turning Point Action's student activists were torn between Trump and DeSantis last year. Not anymore

One year later, there is no more doubt. Attendees at this year’s meeting booed at even the suggestion of a contested GOP primary.

Ron DeSantis is planning a campaign reboot as he struggles to close the gap with Trump

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ campaign is planning a reboot, top campaign officials said, with a significant shift on messaging, events and media strategy.

Judge sets a trial date for next May in Trump's classified documents case in Florida

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DeSantis is planning a campaign reboot as he struggles to close the gap with Trump

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ campaign is planning a reboot, top campaign officials said, with a significant shift on messaging, events and media strategy.

Why has Ron DeSantis been such a flop?

Once heralded as the GOP’s likeliest Donald Trump slayer, Ron DeSantis has suffered a series of stumbles and setbacks. Can he reboot?

Donald Trump Faces Financial Crunch as Florida Lawyers Demand Money, Reveals Analyst

Analyst Molly Jong-Fast claims that the attorneys with high-level security clearance aren't afraid to pursue the required financing aggressively.

Trump accused of asking staffer to delete camera footage in Florida classified

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Trump accused of asking staffer to delete camera footage in Florida classified documents case

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump asked a staffer to delete camera footage at his Florida estate in an effort to obstruct the federal investigation into his possession of classified documents , according to an updated indictment unsealed Thursday that a

Donald Trump faces additional charges in classified documents case in Florida

Donald Trump asked a staffer to delete camera footage at his Florida estate in an effort to obstruct the federal investigation into his possession of classified documents, according to an updated indictment unsealed Thursday that adds new charges against the former president and names an additional defendant.

Donald Trump Sought to Delete Security Footage in Mar-A-Lago Classified Docs Case: Grand Jury

With the latest accusations, Trump now faces 40 criminal counts in the investigation, first filed by special counsel Jack Smith in early June.

Donald Trump’s property manager facing court over classified documents

Carlos De Oliveira has been added to indictment over allegation he schemed to hide security footage at Mar-a-Lago.

GOP presidential nominations: Donald Trump dominates Ron DeSantis, other rivals

According to a recent poll conducted by New York Times/Siena College former US President Donald Trump is dominating his rivals for the Republican presidential nomination, leading his nearest challenger, Florida Governor DeSantis by 37 percentage points, the New York Times reported

Trump denies ordering deletion of Mar-a-Lago security tapes

Former President Donald Trump is adamantly denying he asked his team to delete the security cameras.

Carlos De Oliveira makes initial appearance in Mar-a-Lago documents case

The property manager and former valet at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club did not enter a plea to the charges on Monday.

Mar-a-Lago Worker Makes First Court Appearance

The property manager of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate made his first court appearance on Monday on charges in the classified documents case against the former president...

Trump challenger Ron DeSantis ousts campaign manager amid slump in polls

Republican Ron DeSantis is currently the governor of Florida

A tale of two Republican governors and Donald Trump

Iowa and New Hampshire have outsized roles in presidential politics, and their governors hope their influence will deny the former president their party’s nomination

Trump to attend Iowa State Fair, likely stealing limelight from 2024 rival DeSantis

Donald Trump will attend the Iowa State Fair this Saturday, his campaign announced on Tuesday, a move likely designed to steal the limelight from his White House rivals, especially Florida Governor Ron DeSantis who will visit the event on the same day.

DeSantis Replaces Campaign Manager in Major Leadership Shake-Up

Replacing his campaign manager, the Florida governor capped a turbulent period of layoffs, financial worries and a shift in strategy against Donald Trump, the presidential front-runner.

Trump wants DOJ to set up a SCIF where he can discuss classified docs

Trump's lawyers said it would be more cost effective to "re-establish" a sensitive compartmented information facility, or SCIF, at his Florida resort than to travel to one.

Jeff Bezos reportedly buys $68 million home in Miami's "billionaire bunker." Tom Brady and Ivanka Trump will be his neighbors.

County records show the property previously sold for $1.4 million in 1982. The home has 9,300 square feet and a pool.

Trump’s Iowa state fair spectacle clouds DeSantis as former president is joined by Florida officials

Donald Trump tired set himself apart from his main rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at the Iowa State Fair

Trump swoops into Iowa Fair to scramble DeSantis' effort to reboot his campaign

Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis hold competing events in the early nominating state of Iowa, at a time when the former president overwhelmingly dominates opinion polls.

Mar-a-Lago property manager pleads not guilty over Trump documents case

Mr De Oliveira’s arraignment comes a day after Donald Trump was charged in a fourth criminal case.

Ron DeSantis super PAC debate memo advises him to defend Trump and "hammer" Ramaswamy

A memo from the "Never Back Down" super PAC was briefly posted online on Wednesday.

Prosecutors: Trump Mar-a-Lago security aide flipped after changing lawyers

Special counsel Jack Smith’s team revealed the details of the employee’s about-face in a new filing.

DeSantis’s support collapses ahead of first GOP debate

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hits a new low in the Yahoo News/YouGov poll, as Vivek Ramaswamy gains ground in the fight to become the Republican alternative to Trump.

Francis Suarez drops out of Republican presidential primary

Just 76 days after launching his campaign, Suarez pulled the plug on his effort to challenge former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and others in the crowded field.

Mar-a-Lago property manager's lawyers say prosecutors overplaying potential conflict of interest in classified documents case

Lawyers for Carlos de Oliveira – the Mar-a-Lago property manager charged alongside former President Donald Trump in the classified documents case – said Wednesday that special counsel Jack Smith was overplaying a potential ethical conflict in their representation of their client.

1 inmate dead, 2 injured in stabbing at Fulton County jail where Trump was booked

One inmate is dead and two more injured following a stabbing incident at the troubled Fulton County Jail, the same prison where Donald Trump was recently booked and could attend if convicted in Georgia.

Photos of the Week: Hurricane Idalia, Trump and bog snorkeling

A truck driver uses a machete to clear I-10 of fallen trees and branches after Hurricane Idalia crossed the state on Aug. 30 near Madison, Fla. The storm made landfall at Keaton Beach, Fla., as Category 3 hurricane.

Trump Nearly Doubles Lead Over DeSantis After Slew of Indictments: Poll

"It is still early in the race and anything can happen," political analyst Craig Agranoff told Newsweek on Saturday.

Mar-a-Lago worker struck cooperation deal with prosecutors in Trump documents case, ex-lawyer says

An information technology director at Mar-a-Lago struck a cooperation agreement with federal prosecutors last summer in their investigation of Donald Trump’s retention of classified documents at the former president’s Florida property.

DeSantis camp on Iowa: A ‘strong second’ is good enough

The Florida governor is trailing former President Donald Trump by a wide margin.

Trump says DeSantis ‘sided with the communists in China’ over US farmers

At a rally in South Dakota Friday, former President Donald Trump said Florida Gov. Ron Desantis had “sided with the communists in China” over U.S. farmers. “He strongly opposed my protection for our farmers,” Trump said of DeSantis. “I protected our farmers, very simply, and by the way those farmers got big checks.” When DeSantis…

Trump first choice for majority of Iowa Caucus voters: poll

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis came in a distant second with 14% support, while former U.N. Ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley came as the first choice of 10% of likely voters.

Trump’s post-presidential office is hiding in plain sight

Donald Trump likes to put his name on everything — except his taxpayer-funded post-presidential office here on North Flagler Drive.

DeSantis claims he's a threat to Trump based on former president ‘changing his tune’ on COVID-19

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) alleged former President Donald Trump's recent comments are proof that the governor is seen as a threat.

Third Republican primary debate to be in Miami in early November

* With Trump currently crushing his rivals by roughly 40 percentage points in national polls, the Republican nominating contest has become a fight for second place. * Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, long seen as Trump's main challenger, will be looking for some breakout moments to rejuvenate his candidacy.

Ron DeSantis States That Donald Trump’s Chance of Being Re-Elected Is ‘Close to Zero’ if Convicted

Trump faces a total of 91 crimes in four separate lawsuits, two of which were brought in federal court in Washington and Florida.

Florida GOP scraps loyalty oath requirement for 2024 primary ballot ac

The vote, seen as a win for Donald Trump was blasted by Ron DeSantis' campaign spokesman blasted the vote who said “We believe anyone who wanted to run for president as a Republican should be willing to pledge their support for our eventual nominee."

Donald Trump labels Florida governor’s abortion ban a ‘terrible mistake’

The former US president is facing blowback from his own party after he criticised Ron Desantis’s abortion legislation in a TV interview.

DeSantis plays up fight with House speaker after McCarthy said he is "not on the same level" as Trump

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy also said of DeSantis, "He would not have gotten elected without President Trump's endorsement."

If Trump Is Going to Win Again...

The American Mind publishes an anonymous suggestion that is almost serious.

DeSantis campaign pre-debate memo criticizes Trump, is dismissive of other rivals despite polling gap closing

The memo, first obtained by CBS News, argues the "fundamentals" of the race haven't changed.

Mar-a-Lago: Insiders baffled by Donald Trump’s mansion price

A New York judge’s Tuesday ruling valuing Donald Trump’s sprawling, headline-making Florida estate at $US18 million ($A28 million) has left industry experts perplexed.

Billy Connolly’s most intimate interview yet (by his wife): ‘Comedians never used to worry about what was correct to say. You said it, and soon found out’

Only one person can get to the heart of who the Big Yin is – his partner and carer, psychotherapist Pamela Stephenson Connolly. He talks about how Parkinson’s has changed him, what he misses from being on tour, and living in a hotbed of Trump supporters in Florida

Who is Matt Gaetz? The congressman who led the ouster of Kevin McCarthy

A Trump loyalist and legacy politician from Florida, Gaetz recently survived an inquiry by the House ethics committee

Trump’s lawyers seek to postpone classified documents trial until after election

The trial on charges of illegally hoarding classified documents is currently scheduled for May 20 2024, in Florida.

Florida Rep. Frederica Wilson calls out John Kelly: ‘He knew Mr. Trump's record’

She's considering suing him for defamation.

Ron DeSantis sharpens his attacks on Donald Trump in their shared home state of Florida

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is turning up the heat on frontrunner Donald Trump and defending his own trailing campaign, warning that the former president will deliver the 2024 election to Democrats because he energizes his critics.

Ron DeSantis explains why Republicans will start looking beyond Trump

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis believes Republicans won't support Former President Donald Trump as the upcoming presidential election comes up.

Trump asks Iowans to help him 'win big' in 2024 caucuses to set the tone for the general election

After Trump's loosely organized Iowa campaign produced a second-place finish in Iowa in 2016, his team says it is now running a more disciplined, data-driven campaign in the state

Haley super PAC takes Trump tone on 'DeSantis desperation tour'

Supporters of former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley's presidential run are ramping up criticism of Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) 2024 campaign as she looks to oust him from his second-place status behind former President Donald Trump.

Donald Trump will speak in Florida next to Matt Gaetz, who set House speaker's ouster in motion

Former President Donald Trump is set to speak to some of his supporters near Mar-a-Lago Wednesday as he continues to dominate the Republican primary race for the White House despite four criminal cases against him.

DeSantis says he would not dine with Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes, indicates support for clean aid bill for Israel

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday said that he would not dine with White nationalist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes as former President Donald Trump did last year, but avoided directly criticizing his GOP rival for doing so.

Trump documents case: Judge Cannon chastises prosecutors during hearing for Trump co-defendants

The case, one of four separate criminal cases Trump is facing, centers on allegations that the former president illegally hoarded classified documents at Mar-a-Lago and obstructed authorities who were investigating the matter.

Donald Trump makes another push to delay classified documents trial

Former President Donald Trump's attorneys have again requested to delay his trial on charges connected to the handling of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago home.

Hearing sheds light on how Mar-a-Lago worker implicated Trump and valet

Details on how Yuscil Taveras became a cooperating witness against ex-president and Walt Nauta revealed for first time

Donald Trump’s No Good, Very Bad Week

Keeping up with Trump’s court schedule is a dizzying task. Here's our week in review.

Nikki Haley files to appear on South Carolina's presidential primary ballot as new Iowa poll shows momentum

A poll released Monday morning shows Haley tied with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in Iowa for second place, behind former President Trump.

Trump is gunning to take over Ron DeSantis' base of power in the Florida GOP

Trump's allies are attempting to flip lawmakers who previously endorsed Gov. Ron DeSantis, and Trump himself will host state GOP leaders at Mar-a-Lago next week.

Judge indicates she may delay Trump trial on charges he hid classified documents at Mar-a-Lago

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon questioned whether Trump’s lawyers will have adequate time to review the evidence in the next six months

Donald Trump mocks Ron DeSantis at Florida Republican primary event

A booth at the Florida Republican Party’s Freedom Summit made swift business of Donald Trump merchandise on Saturday, selling everything from socks to bathtub...

Christie, Hutchinson receive hostile reception at Florida Republican summit

Republican presidential candidates Chris Christie and Asa Hutchinson – both vocal critics of Donald Trump – received a hostile reception at a Florida GOP summit on Saturday, showcasing the party’s allegiance to the former president.

Blow to Ron DeSantis as more key Florida backers switch to Trump

Bad news for the Florida governor’s campaign – with his favorability falling throughout 2023 – as GOP debate scheduled for Wednesday

How Ron DeSantis Lost Florida to Donald Trump

Governor has failed to gain support of key Republicans in his state; ‘To go against Trump, that’s like suicide’

Trump claims he won all 50 states in the 2020 election

During a campaign event in Florida, Trump claims he won all 50 states in the 2020 election

2024 presidential race: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds to endorse Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over Trump on Monday

Reynolds' support could be a boost for DeSantis' presidential campaign, which has anchored itself in Iowa.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says Trump can’t win in 2024 as she endorses Ron DeSantis

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds touted Ron DeSantis’ accomplishments as she endorsed him — and said she believes he can win the 2024 election, while Donald Trump cannot.

Who qualified for the third 2024 Republican presidential debate?

Five Republican candidates will take part in the third 2024 Republican presidential debate on Wednesday in Florida. Donald Trump is set to skip the event.

Beleaguered DeSantis falls further behind Trump in Florida, poll shows

University of North Florida study shows governor trailing Trump by 39 points, 60% to 21%, among Republican voters in his state

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says DeSantis, not Trump, is the best Republican to win the 2024 election

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says it “feels good to get in the game” after endorsing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president.

Trump picks up backing from two major GOP donors

Former President Trump on Thursday picked up support from two major GOP donors, serving the latest blow to his GOP rivals as they struggle to make a dent in his sizable lead. Robert Bigelow, one of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) most prominent donors, said he is switching his support from the Florida governor to…

Florida judge keeps Trump’s May 2024 documents trial date

Trump's lawyers had argued that they needed more time to review the large trove of evidence with which they'd been presented and also cited scheduling challenges resulting from the other legal cases against Trump, including three additional criminal prosecutions for which he is awaiting trial.

Florida Fight: Ron DeSantis lags behind Donald Trump on rivals’ home turf

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has touted his gubernatorial record and wide-spread support in Florida as evidence for his presidential potential, but numerous polls show former President Donald Trump -- another Florida man -- miles ahead in the Sun Shine State.

Trump will be next US president if he wins Republican nomination, polls show

The controversial ex-president is currently ahead in the polls in key battleground states

Florida man who manufactured fake Trump pardon will serve 35 years in prison for fraud, murder-for-hire

Alexander Leszczynski, 25, of North Redington Beach, tried to steal millions through a cornucopia of fraudulent schemes — then wanted to hire a hitman to kill two government witnesses against him.

DeSantis says presidency is not ‘for someone that’s pushing 80’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Sunday the presidency is “not a job for somebody that is pushing 80” as he sought to contrast his relative youth with former President Donald Trump, 77, and President Joe Biden, who turns 81 on Monday.

EXPLAINER-What you need to know about the 2024 US presidential election

Many of those supporters believe Trump's false claims that the election was stolen from him. His Republican rivals, such as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, instead have argued that Trump’s legal woes will hamstring him in a general-election fight against Biden.

Former Pres. Trump attends Palmetto Bowl ahead of 2024 statewide primaries

The former president and current front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination Donald Trump visited South Carolina’s capital city of Columbia on Saturday alongside a crowd of more than 80,000.

DeSantis hits Iowa campaign milestone but is still far behind Trump, who again mocked his campaign

Ron DeSantis plans on Saturday to complete his campaign promise to visit each of Iowa’s 99 counties, a timeworn tactic for presidential candidates hoping to make their mark in the leadoff state over months mingling with voters at the state's diners, cookouts and Pizza Ranches.

Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom Score Win Over Donald Trump

Audience numbers for the debate between the governors of Florida and California eclipsed the figures for Trump's speech.

How Roger Stone persuaded Trump not to attack Ron DeSantis in his home state

An excerpt from the upcoming book “Swamp Monsters” by NBC News reporter Matt Dixon tells the tale of how Trump's team lobbied Roger Stone to help them out.

Trump's defence at civil fraud trial zooms in on Mar-a-Lago

Former President Donald Trump's civil business fraud trial turned Tuesday to one of the topics that has vexed him most -- the value of his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida.

Report: Deputies were justified when they fired at SUV that blasted through Mar-a-Lago checkpoint

A Florida sheriff's office has concluded that two of its deputies were justified when they opened fire on a driver who sped through a checkpoint outside then-President Donald Trump's home.

Mar-a-Lago employee: I saw evidence of a cover-up as authorities came for classified docs

Former Mar-a-Lago employee Brian Butler, identified as Employee #5 in special counsel Jack Smith's classified documents indictment of former President Donald Trump, gave an interview on MSNBC Wednesday night — and revealed new details about the things he saw as he was ordered to help transport boxes...

Longtime Trump employee: Mar-a-Lago culture would have led many to commit crimes

A longtime employee of Donald Trump, who testified before a grand jury in the case involving the former president’s handling of classified documents, described a culture of loyalty around Trump that drives people toward extreme lengths to protect him.

Opinion: The real price tag for Trump’s billionaires’ banquet

Former President Donald Trump raked in tons of campaign cash at a weekend Palm Beach fundraiser. His ultra wealthy donors should know better, writes Dean Obeidallah.

Trump campaign says it raised $50.5 million at Florida fundraiser

The record-breaking sum that the Trump campaign reported raising far surpassed the amount brought in by a star-studded fundraiser for the Biden campaign last month.

Trump and DeSantis met in Miami to bury the hatchet and talk fundraising: Report

Former President Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) held a private meeting in Miami on Sunday to bury the hatchet in their political conflict, The Washington Post reported. The hours-long meeting, brokered by political allies hoping to chill what was once a red-hot rivalry, resulted in DeSantis agreeing to help the former president, the…

Trump meets privately with former GOP rival Ron DeSantis

Former President Donald Trump met privately over breakfast with Florida Gov.

Trump and DeSantis connect for private meeting in Florida

The meeting between the two Republican leaders came after months of hostile tensions.

Trump and DeSantis Meet for First Time Since Bruising Primary

The former president and his vanquished rival met in Florida, months after Ron DeSantis dropped out after a contentious Republican contest.

Jared Moskowitz signals openness to future governor bid in Florida

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) signaled on Sunday he was open to possibly running for governor in Florida in 2026. “We’ve got to see what the data looks like. We’ve got to see how the election works between Biden and Trump, and we’ve got to see what the data looks like,” Moskowitz said on MSNBC’s “The…

Trump Meets DeSantis Seeking to Tap Ex-Rival’s Donor Connections

Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis met on Sunday to discuss the possibility of tapping DeSantis’ donor network, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Barron Trump, 18, to Make Political Debut as Florida Delegate to the Republican Convention

Barron Trump has been largely kept out of the public eye, but he turned 18 on March and is graduating from high school next week

Trump judge in Mar-a-Lago case denies prosecutors’ request for gag order

Setback for special counsel Jack Smith as Aileen Cannon denies motion filed after Trump falsely claimed FBI was ready to kill him

WATCH LIVE: Trump addresses fan club on birthday

Former President Donald Trump was in Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday to deliver a speech on his birthday.

Trump celebrates 78th birthday by campaigning close to home at sold-out bash

The 45th president will address members of his "Club 47" fan group at a sold-out birthday bash at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.

WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks to Club 47 supporters at 78th birthday party

Former President Donald Trump will speak to supporters in Palm Beach, Florida, at a Club 47 gathering as the group celebrates his birthday.

Netanyahu will meet Trump at Mar-a-Lago, mending a years-long rift

Relations between the two broke down in the aftermath of the 2020 US presidential election.

Chinese citizen tried to enter Mar-a-Lago and said he had info on Trump shooting: report

A Chinese citizen was reportedly arrested after police said he tried multiple times to enter former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, claiming he had documents linking China to the July 13 assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania.Zijie Li, 38, of El Monte, California, faces a...

Trump's Stance on Florida Abortion Amendment Sparks Controversy

Donald Trump announced his opposition to a Florida amendment protecting abortion rights, contradicting his earlier statements. This decision has provoked debate ahead of the November election, with Vice President Kamala Harris and other Democrats criticizing Trump’s stance. The issue of abortion has significantly influenced voter sentiment and campaign contributions.

Trump suggests he could support Florida law legalizing ‘personal amounts’ of marijuana

Former President Trump suggested he could support a Florida ballot measure that would legalize recreational marijuana.

Trump assassination attempt a reminder of past incidents

The second assassination attempt of Donald Trump is a reminder of past incidents against US leaders.

Trump was subject of apparent assassination attempt at Florida golf club - FBI

The former president has had a stepped-up security footprint since an assassination attempt in July.

Trump safe after multiple shots fired near his Florida golf course

Representatives of the Palm Beach Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

What we know about the second apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump

The FBI says Donald Trump was the target of what appears to be an attempted assassination at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida. This is what we know.

Sheriff describes moment man taken into custody after 'attempted assassination' of Trump - video

Palm Beach county sheriff Ric Bradshaw said a man was taken into custody after an apparent attempted assassination attempt of Donald Trump at his Florida golf course

Trump safe, suspect arrested after assassination attempt

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was safe after what the FBI has said appeared to be an assassination attempt while he was golfing on his course in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Trump safe after new assassination attempt, suspect held

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is safe after the Secret Service foiled what the FBI called an apparent assassination attempt while he was golfing on his course in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Man in custody after ‘attempted assassination’ at Donald Trump’s golf club

The man being held is 58-year-old Ryan Routh, three law enforcement officials told the Associated Press.

Suspect in Trump assassination attempt charged with gun crimes

Suspect in Trump assassination attempt charged with gun crimes

Suspected Assassination Attempt on Trump at Golf Club Thwarted

Former President Donald Trump was the target of an attempted assassination at his golf club in West Palm Beach. Ryan Wesley Routh, who allegedly aimed a rifle at Trump, was apprehended after Secret Service agents opened fire. Trump assured his supporters of his safety in an email.

Man Indicted for Attempted Assassination at Trump's Florida Golf Course

Ryan Routh, 58, was indicted on a charge of attempted assassination of Donald Trump, while he was at his Florida golf course. Routh is accused of pointing a rifle through a fence at the golf club. The case will be overseen by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon.

Man Indicted for Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump at Florida Golf Course

Ryan Routh, 58, has been indicted for the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at his Florida golf course. Routh, already facing gun-related charges, allegedly intended to kill the former president. Federal prosecutors revealed evidence of a premeditated plan. Routh remains in jail awaiting trial.

Ryan Routh charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump

A man has been charged with trying to assassinate Donald Trump after staking out the presidential hopeful on his Florida golf course.

Man who staked out Trump at Florida golf course charged with attempting an assassination

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‘We can win Florida’: Harris’s husband Doug Emhoff rallies for VP in red state

Second gentleman campaigns in Florida, attacking Donald Trump and Project 2025, despite state being reliably red

Trump set to be elected 47th President of the United States in stunning comeback

Trump is the first president in more than a century to win a non-consecutive second term. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Trump wins latest: Trump 'hasn't signed ethics agreement required for office', as president-elect to meet Biden

Donald Trump and Joe Biden will meet in the Oval Office on Wednesday next week, according to the White House's press secretary. Elsewhere, reports have emerged that the president-elect is yet to sign required ethics agreements.

Who is Rep. Matt Gaetz, the Florida congressman Donald Trump picked to serve as attorney general?

In picking Rep. Matt Gaetz as his nominee for attorney general, President-elect Donald Trump is looking to install a fierce loyalist who has been seen as divisive even within his

Aaron Dimmock mulls over run for Matt Gaetz's Florida House seat

Aaron Dimmock, who unsuccessfully challenged former Rep. Matt Gaetz in this year’s Republican primary for Florida’s 1st Congressional District, is considering a run for the seat again now that President-elect Trump’s shock pick for attorney general has resigned. “I am taking a serious look at it and have already received numerous calls from constituents imploring…

Joe Scarborough visits Donald Trump and raises ire of Dems

Aging-hipster MSNBC host Joe Scarborough of “Morning Joe” frequently blasted Donald Trump for apparent “hypocrisy,” yet last Sunday at Mar-a-Lago Scarborough, 61, and co-host wife Mika Brzezinski, 57, met president elect Donald Trump in a bid to settle their differences.

Trump Picks Florida's Pam Bondi For Attorney General After Matt Gaetz Drops Out

Trump Picks Florida's Pam Bondi For Attorney General Hours After Scandal Riddled Matt Gaetz Drops Out

Trudeau in Florida to meet Trump after tariffs threat

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will have dinner with President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago club after Trump threatened to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products.

Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson surprised by pap shots

Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson were surprised by the paparazzi shots that came out of them holding hands over the weekend in Palm Beach.

TikTok CEO meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew met with President-elect Trump in Florida on Monday, becoming the latest tech leader to hold talks with the incoming president ahead of Inauguration Day. Trump and Chew met on Monday at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla., a source familiar with the matter confirmed to The Hill. The meeting…

Lara Trump removes name from Rubio Senate seat short list

The announcement comes after her father reportedly spoke with Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) about appointing Lara to the Senate seat.

Trump picks Miami-area county official as ambassador to Panama amid canal controversy

President-elect Donald Trump wants a Miami-Dade County commissioner to serve as ambassador to Panama. T

Donald Trump Jr. brings girlfriend Bettina Anderson to Mar-a-Lago for Christmas dinner

Donald Trump Jr. and his new girlfriend Bettina Anderson were back at Mar-a-Lago again on Christmas to celebrate the holiday with his family.

Elon Musk living in $2K per night Mar-a-Lago cottage: report

Elon Musk is living in $2K per night Mar-a-Lago cottage with quick access to President-elect Donald Trump, on whom he spent millions to put in office.

Trump Sr. called for US ownership of Greenland. Now Trump Jr. is visiting

Donald Trump Jr. landed in Greenland on Tuesday, just weeks after his father, US President-elect Donald Trump, ruffled feathers by reiterating his desire to obtain control over the autonomous Danish territory.

Danielle Smith meets with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Smith said she had a "friendly and constructive conversation" with the U.S. president-elect and emphasized the importance of energy ties between the two countries.

Inside Donald Trump's four-bed Doonbeg cottage with 24-hour security & hidden features as house hits market for €975k

A COTTAGE at the Doonbeg golf resort owned by US President Donald Trump has hit the Irish market with a €975,000 asking price.The exquisite property

Florida special election: Republican Randy Fine wins Waltz’s former House seat

Fine takes Trump adviser’s seat despite Democrat Josh Weil putting up stiff challenge in Trump-dominated district

Republican Surge: Florida's Special Elections Bolster House Majority

Two special elections in Florida are set to strengthen the Republican majority in the U.S. House. The elections come after President Trump's cabinet picks vacated their posts. Republican candidates Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine are projected to win, despite Democrats significantly out-raising their opponents.

Republican Randy Fine Triumphs in Florida's 6th Congressional District Special Election

Republican state Sen. Randy Fine won the special election in Florida's 6th Congressional District against Democrat Josh Weil. Despite significant Democratic investment, Fine's victory maintains the district's Republican lean. The race attracted national interest following Mike Waltz's appointment as Trump's national security adviser.

WATCH: ‘No time to think’: Rescue of drowning boy caught on camera

Maintenance worker Roque Ivan Ocampo Calderon jumped into action when a 6-year-old boy was drowning in a pool in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

WATCH: 9-year-old girl hospitalized in Florida shark attack

The victim went underwater to snorkel when the incident happened in the waters off Boca Grande, Florida, according to family.

WATCH: Teen rescued from rip current

Investigators say the 15-year-old Florida boy was at the beach with his family in Martin County when his mother could no longer see him in the water and called authorities for help.

The virtually abandoned Florida airport being turned into 'Alligator Alcatraz'

Surrounded by alligator infested swamps, BBC Mundo visited the site forming part of the Trump administration's mass deportation agenda.

WATCH: Florida woman speaks out after tornado lifts home off ground with her inside

Seventy-six-year-old Deborah Mettler survived the EF-1 tornado that ripped through Largo, Florida.

Florida tribe fights new 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant facility near Everglades homes

Florida's Miccosukee tribe challenges new Everglades detention facility over environmental and safety concerns, as Trump tours the 5,000-person "Alligator Alcatraz."

WATCH: Lifeguards rescue deer swept out to sea at Florida beach

Lifeguards rescued a deer that got swept out to sea off the coast of Flagler Beach, Florida, on Sunday, with a witness telling ABC News the incident coincided with a possible shark sighting.

Dana White Won’t Risk Jon Jones Headlining UFC White House Event

UFC CEO Dana White will not risk using former UFC champion Jon Jones in the main event of the UFC White House event. Jones expresses disappointment in White's decision.

HRW Report Documents Abusive Practices at Three Florida Immigration Detention Centers Since January 2025

The 92-page report, “‘You Feel Like Your Life is Over’: Abusive Practices at Three Florida Immigration Detention Centers Since January 2025,” documents that people detained at Krome North Service Processing Center (Krome), Broward Transitional Center (BTC), a…

Florida governor announces deportation flights from Alligator Alcatraz

Ron DeSantis, formerly Donald Trump's Republican rival, said that the cadence for removal flights would be 'increasing'.

When fast food runs to red states

Big food brands are quietly relocating to states like Texas and Tennessee. It’s not always just about the taxes

Rep. Nancy Mace kicks off South Carolina GOP gubernatorial bid. She says she's 'Trump in high heels'

Florida beach cities ‘ghost towns’, local businesses down 30% this summer. Has the Sunshine State lost appeal forever?

Florida’s small businesses are paying the price.

Florida hits record execution pace...

David Pittman, 63, is set to die on September 17 in the record-extending 12th execution scheduled for this year, as two other men await execution later this month

Florida desensitized my family to cruel and unusual punishment

It's not just at Alligator Alcatraz. Horrific conditions exist throughout the Sunshine State's prisons

WATCH: Skunk rescued after getting stuck in bowl at skatepark in Pennsylvania

A man used a skateboard attached to a dog leash to lift a skunk to safety after the critter got stuck inside a bowl at a Pennsylvania skatepark.

Democratic lawmakers demand information about 'Alligator Alcatraz'

A group of congressional Democrats is pushing officials at the DHS for more information about the use of the immigration detention facility dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz."

Fatal Florida crash fuels immigration fight between DeSantis and Newsom

Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis dispatched his top deputy to California to oversee the handover of a truck driver accused of making an illegal U-turn...

Florida must stop expanding 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration center, judge says

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Thursday halting further expansion and ordering the winding down of an immigration detention center built in the middle of the Florida Everglades.

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My end-of-week morning train WFH reads: • The United States Is Southern Now: From booming metros to culture-defining exports, the South has quietly become a demographic powerhouse and a battleground for the country’s identity. (Businessweek) • The Trillion-Do…

Florida Removed the Pulse Memorial Rainbow Crosswalk Under the Guise of 'Safety'

“There are so many crosswalks and intersections painted all throughout Orlando,” Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost told Jezebel. “But he [Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis] picked this one on purpose.”

Trump threatens Chicago with National Guard. And, lessons from Katrina, 20 years later

Trump threatens to send National Guard troops to Chicago, similarly to what he has done in the nation's capital. And, Trump and South Korean President Lee will meet today in Washington.

Will Manatees Survive the Trump Administration?

Some species almost certainly won’t, if planned changes to environmental protections go through.

'Alligator Alcatraz' will have no detainees in next few days: Florida official

The controversial immigration facility in Florida known as "Alligator Alcatraz" will soon have no detainees in it, according to an email obtained by ABC News.

Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention facility to be empty 'within a few days'

The immigration detention center in Florida's Everglades will soon be empty. State officials expect the facility to have no detainees "within a few days."

Life inside notorious Alligator Alcatraz in its final days

Family members of detainees say their loved ones disappeared into the notorious immigration detention facility.

WATCH: Boy saved from monorail track at Hersheypark

Frightening video captured a young boy who found himself walking along a monorail track in Pennsylvania's Hersheypark. He was rescued and returned to his parents.

Trump is moving Space Command to Alabama

President Donald Trump is moving US Space Command’s headquarters from Colorado to Alabama, he announced during a press conference on Tuesday. The change reverses former President Joe Biden’s 2023 decision to leave it in Colorado Springs, where its temporary h…

Trump’s Decision to Relocate Space Command Is a Giant Waste of Time and Money

The president cited Colorado's mail-in voting as a factor behind his decision.

Appeals court allows Alligator Alcatraz to continue operations

A federal appeals court is allowing the state of Florida to continue operating the controversial immigrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz."

WATCH: Maryland corn maze pays tribute to ‘Wicked’

This "Wicked"-inspired corn maze opens to the public next week, just in time for the release of "Wicked: For Good" in November.

Trump announces decision to host 2026 G20 Summit at his golf club in Miami

The US President also said he would be open to having Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the 2026 G20 summit.

West Point Alumni Association Reportedly Canceled Ceremony Honoring Tom Hanks

Hanks, 69, was scheduled to be recognized as an “outstanding citizen” who reflected the military academy’s ideals.

Inside Track: Evolving RSS

The RSS’s changing ethos was very visible at its centenary celebrations in Delhi. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat fielded questions from journalists for nearly three hours. His media team, modelled on corporate lines, invited both Indian and foreign journalists.

Trump's Doonbeg course to host 2026 Irish Open

A golf course in County Clare owned by US President Donald Trump is confirmed as the host venue for the 2026 Irish Open.

Robert Reich Doc ‘The Last Class’ Tops $600k In Week 12 Of Surprising Theatrical Run – Specialty Box Office

In a complex indie market things do pop and The Last Class, a documentary released in two theaters for limited runs on June 27, passed $610k this weekend, according to distributor Abramorama. The documentary is pegged to social media star, academic and former…

WATCH: Indiana gardener born in Ukraine grows world's tallest sunflower

At 35 feet tall, Alex Babich's sunflower is now the tallest sunflower ever measured. The title holds special significance for Babich since sunflowers are Ukraine's national flower.

In pictures: Chequers, scout groups and a dolls' house - day two of Trump's state visit

Day two of US President Donald Trump's second state visit

Wiltshire in Pictures: Half marathon and murals

The Swindon half marathon, playful lions, pears and murals feature in this week's gallery.

Noem fast-tracked millions in disaster aid to Florida tourist attraction after donor intervened

Emails show one way to get around Kristi Noem's slowdown of aid: have one of her big donors make the ask.

What is Trump’s approval rating in Florida? He heads back to his home state this weekend

President Donald Trump is headed back to Mar-a-Lago this weekend at the same time as the No Kings protests. What do Floridians think of him?

FAA Imposes New Flight Restrictions Over Mar-a-Lago (Whether Trump Is There or Not)

The new restrictions will be in place for at least a year.

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Our advancing daily links: vet recruitment, testosterone for women? Malibu exodus, US hearts Chinese drones, aircraft carrier to Venezuela, victory v. EU censorship, US wet noodle lashing over West Bank, EU asset seizure plan flops, Trump flailing, Dems reboo…

Does Florida law allow owners to park trucks on property or not? HOA threatening action

Owner bought home believing Florida law would trump Homeowners Association rule when it comes to trucks. Then got ticketed. Legal expert weighs in.

Florida predator to be executed after inviting neighbor for coffee. Then he killed her.

Norman Grim is set to be executed on Tuesday for the brutal murder of his Pensacola neighbor, a 41-year-old lawyer named Cynthia Campbell.

WATCH: Lobby of luxury Florida hotel flooded amid storms

Experts said the storm unleased rains comparable to what the region saw from a hurricane in 2022.

Wetzel: Louisiana Gov. made finding next LSU coach harder

Gov. Landry has made himself a hurdle to overcome in selecting LSU's new coach, Dan Wetzel writes.

Florida Expects Production Surge, and a New Statewide Below-the-Line Certification Program Will Help

Exclusive: In anticipation of expanded tax incentives in 2026 and beyond, Film Florida is partnering with Stage 32 to create a pipeline to develop a ready and certified crew base.

A chance run-in and exception to a rule: How Florida prepared its title defense

The Gators needed the right dominoes to fall before they could set their sights on back-to-back championships.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has filed to run for governor. Who is he?

After weeks of speculation, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has filed to run in the 2026 governor’s race, election records show. Demings is the second...

WATCH: Beautiful bioluminescence wows beachgoers in New Zealand

Beachgoers in Auckland, New Zealand got a evening treat, as they got to frolic in neon-blue waves caused by bioluminescence.

Border Patrol commander touts dozens of North Carolina arrests leaving residents 'overwhelmed'

A top Border Patrol commander touted dozens of arrests in North Carolina’s largest city on Sunday as Charlotte residents reported encounters with federal...

The birth of the climate doula

In Florida, a new pilot program teaches doulas how to prepare pregnant people for hurricanes, flooding, and extreme heat — addressing a growing climate and maternal health crisis.

Why are flags still flying at half-staff in Florida? What to know

Flags continue to fly at half-staff in Florida and across the United States for former Vice President Dick Cheney.

Before floating challenge to Trump's governor pick, James Fishback sought Fed role

James Fishback, a 30-year-old investment firm CEO and political newcomer whose behavior has puzzled some in the MAGA world, could announce a run for Florida governor.

Trump’s G20 at his Miami golf resort will be an invite-only event

When Donald Trump welcomes the Group of 20 to his private golf resort in Miami next year, he’ll decide who’s on the guest list. That much is clear after the United States presiden…

Trump Makes His Mar-a-Lago Neighbors’ Lives a Living Hell With His New Perk

Donald Trump’s neighbors are fuming over a new no-fly zone over the president’s Mar-a-Lago estate that has indefinitely re-routed noisy planes above their...

Rubio and Witkoff are meeting with Ukraine's negotiators in Florida as Trump pushes to broker a deal

Top Trump administration officials are meeting Ukrainian negotiators in Florida this weekend, pushing to broker an end to Russia's war in Ukraine.

WATCH: 2026 World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center, explained

The draw for the 2026 World Cup will take place at the Kennedy Center on Friday, determining matchups for next summer's tournament.

WATCH: Behind the scenes of 'Monsters Funday Football'

The characters of "Monsters, Inc." join in on the fun ahead of tonight's "Monday Night Football" game between the Eagles and Chargers.

Democrat wins Miami mayor's race for the first time in nearly 30 years

Democrat Eileen Higgins won the Miami mayor's race on Tuesday, defeating a Republican endorsed by President Donald Trump to end her party's nearly three-decade losing streak.

Is a shift going on? Political analysts break down Democrat’s win in red House District race

Georgia House District 121 covers most of Oconee and some of Clarke County.

Miami gives Dems hopes for Florida midterm magic. But hurdles loom large

Democrats are still far behind on fundraising, voter registration and organizing.

Miami Is (Finally) Being Run By a Woman

It’s about time.

Arkansas Becoming 1st State To Sever Ties With PBS, Effective July 1

joshuark writes: Arkansas is becoming the first state to officially end its public television affiliation with PBS. The Arkansas Educational Television Commission, whose members are all appointed by the governor, voted to disaffiliate from PBS effective July …

Lawmakers seek to end approach Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has used in delaying special elections

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Since taking office, Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken two different approaches when a member of Congress or the Florida Legislature...

Trump, after Putin call, hosts Zelenskyy for latest round of peace talks

The president said he doesn’t have a hard deadline for ending the war as he welcomed Ukraine’s leader to Mar-a-Lago.

‘What a Dumb Question!’ Trump Scolds Reporter Pressing Him While Greeting Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago

Trump says construction of the ‘Triumphal Arch’ to begin in ‘2 months’

The monument would be a centerpiece of the White House’s plans for America’s 250th birthday.

WATCH: Venezuelans in South Florida celebrate Maduro’s ouster

Venezuelans in South Florida celebrated on Saturday following the announcement of the U.S. operation to arrest President Nicolás Maduro and remove him from the country.

Look inside Miami's 100-year-old Biltmore Hotel, loved by US presidents and linked to mobster lore

The Biltmore Hotel in Miami has welcomed presidents throughout its 100-year history and was once home to the world's largest pool.

Spring break chaos in Florida...

Spring break chaos in Florida... (Third column, 1st story, link) Related stories:'Takeovers' overwhelm beaches... Sheriff blames 'promoters' as arrests climb...

Not Even Mar-a-Lago Is Safe from the Blue Wave

Our MAGA president is now repped by a rookie Democrat!

Democrat captures Florida House seat in Trump’s Mar-a-Lago district

Emily Gregory's victory in the previously GOP-held district is the latest Democratic upset before November midterms.

WATCH: Democrat flips seat representing Mar-a-Lago

Democrat Emily Gregory won the Florida House District 87 special election, according to the Associated Press, flipping the district that includes President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.

Trump shares a look at his future presidential library. Here's what to know about it

Trump posted the first architectural renderings of his future presidential library, planned for a prime plot of land donated by Miami Dade College.

Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill to rename Palm Beach airport after Trump

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday renaming Palm Beach International Airport to the President Donald J. Trump International Airport.

Not just the base: Dems flipping independent and Republican votes...

Two special election victories in Florida provided more evidence that the Democratic success in elections since Donald Trump’s return to the White House rests not just on a motivated base but also on winning over Republicans and independents.

WATCH: Crowd cheers Artemis II launch in Florida

A crowd gathered in Titusville, Florida, to watch NASA's Artemis II mission blast off from Kennedy Space Center.

Trump plans 250-foot ‘Triumphal Arch’ to mark 250 years of US independence

The Trump administration has unveiled plans for a huge structure to mark 250 years since the US declared independence.

Major U.S. Airport Will Be Renamed After Donald Trump, and His Family Will Keep the Profits

Palm Beach International is being renamed for Trump in a 4-3 county vote. His family company controls the merchandise, picks the vendors, keeps the profits, and the county has no way out. Palm Beac…

One of the safest Florida seats for Democrats faces a candidate fiasco

Redistricting, a looming federal criminal trial and a primary with racial undertones are just a few of the dynamics shaping the race to represent the Broward...

Smoke 'em if you've got 'em: Florida's Ron DeSantis celebrates cigars

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is featured on the cover of Cigar Aficionado.

The road to Mar-a-Lago was once packed with spectators. Not this year

President Donald trump has visited Palm Beach County 27 times since being re-elected. This year, security drew the crowds away from his drive.

Opinion - Why a Trump enemy could win a solid Republican Florida Senate seat

In Florida's upcoming Senate race, Democrat Alexander Vindman is challenging Trump-loyal incumbent Ashley Moody, with recent polls showing a competitive race...

Shirtless Florida Man claims Trump gave him a free $20 million Palm Beach mansion, just because. Skeptical cops help arrange alternate housing [Florida]

Shirtless Florida Man claims Trump gave him a free $20 million Palm Beach mansion, just because. Skeptical cops help arrange alternate housing

‘Albania is not for sale’: Inside the protests over a Trump family-linked resort

A luxury resort project by Jared Kushner in Albania has ignited weeks of demonstrations and raised transparency concerns Read Full Article at RT.com

How Ron DeSantis Lost Control of His Own Succession

Florida is redder than ever, but what comes next won’t be for the governor to decide. The post How Ron DeSantis Lost Control of His Own Succession appeared first on The American Conservative.

WATCH: Palm Beach's airport to be renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport

The change comes after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a renaming bill back in March, and will go into effect on July 9.

A Florida airport is officially renamed for Trump. What does he stand to gain?

Trump is the first president to have an airport named after him while in office. The Trump Organization says he won't get royalties from the renaming, but legal experts see potential loopholes.

Trump airport name change sparks backlash in Florida

Trump airport name change sparks backlash in Florida

Palm Beach airport renamed after President Trump

Palm Beach International Airport has officially been renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport. NBC News' Gary Grumbach reports on how the pres...

The Great American State Flop

Was Donald Trump’s fair for the country’s two-hundred-and-fiftieth more funeral than party? Swing by the Washington, D.C., booth to find out. Andrew Trunsky reports.