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DeSantis backs changes to Republican National Committee leadership: The governor also warned that Republicans need to set aside money ahead of the fall general ...
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DeSantis Backs Down: Florida’s governor ends his presidential campaign: Florida’s governor bet that he could overtake Donald Trump as the standard bearer of the ...
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4 ways DeSantis and his allies burned through $160 million: The governor and an allied super PAC dropped a combined $160 million before he scored a distant ...
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Quick Glance: Trump's $55 Million Legal Expenses from Donor Funds
- Two of Trump’s committees, Save America leadership PAC and the Make America Great Again PAC, spent $55.6 million on legal expenses last year.
- The Trump campaign had over $33 million in cash by the end of last year, after raising more than $19 million in the fourth quarter.
- In total, Trump had a war chest of over $70 million by the end of the year, including cash available to his allied super PAC, MAGA Inc.
- Trump has raised the majority of his campaign funds from small-dollar donors.
DeSantis Backs Down: Florida’s governor ends his presidential campaign: Florida’s governor bet that he could overtake Donald Trump as the standard bearer of the ...
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DeSantis’ closing Iowa message hits Trump: ‘Kiss the ring, he’ll say you’re wonderful’
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DeSantis says he got his ‘ticket punched out of Iowa’ with second-place finish: DeSantis placed second in the Iowa caucuses, coming in far behind former ...
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Quick Glance: Trump's Victory in Iowa
- Donald Trump has achieved an overwhelming victory in the first US election contest of 2024, easily fending off a reduced field of Republicans in the Iowa caucuses.
- With an estimated 99% of the votes counted, Trump was at 51%, DeSantis at 21.2%, and Haley at 19.1%.
- The former president has shattered the previous record for the largest margin of victory in a contested Republican presidential race in the state, which stood at 12 percentage points.
- An early estimate indicates that 100,000 Republicans participated in the caucuses on Monday, significantly lower than the turnout in 2016, according to Iowa Republican party chairman Jeff Kaufmann.
DeSantis Backs Down: Florida’s governor ends his presidential campaign: Florida’s governor bet that he could overtake Donald Trump as the standard bearer of the ...
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DeSantis sharpens attacks on Haley as Iowa caucuses near: DeSantis cast Haley as an instrument of corporate donors who lacked the conviction to pursue the kind ...
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Hunting could be enshrined in Florida's constitution: Backers say the measure is needed to fend off groups that want to restrict hunting and fishing.
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DeSantis says he got his ‘ticket punched out of Iowa’ with second-place finish: DeSantis placed second in the Iowa caucuses, coming in far behind former ...
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Key West on a Budget: Can a thrifty traveler afford this “end-of-the-road” Florida hot spot? Getting around on a rented bike and staying in a four-person dorm ...
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5 Takeaways from the Ron DeSantis, Gavin Newsom debate on Fox News: Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom debated taxes, the Covid-19 pandemic, immigration and abortion ...
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Quick Glance: Key Points in DeSantis-Newsom Debate on Fox
- DeSantis and Newsom will participate in a 90-minute debate titled 'DeSantis vs. Newsom: The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate,' moderated by Fox News host Sean Hannity.
- Both governors have developed a growing rivalry over the past months and may use the debate to boost their political careers.
- Expect personal attacks between Newsom and DeSantis, as they have criticized each other in the past.
- The outcome of the debate could impact the perception of Florida and California, as both governors have clashed over various political issues.
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Adam Laxalt, longtime friend of DeSantis, quits super PAC in latest staffing shakeup
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Pro-DeSantis super PAC shake-up adds to 2024 election turmoil ahead of Iowa caucuses
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Quick Glance: Head of Ron DeSantis Super PAC Resigns Amid Internal Disputes
- Chris Jankowski, CEO of Never Back Down PAC, resigns amidst internal disputes among Ron DeSantis supporters.
- DeSantis campaign and Never Back Down PAC push boundaries of traditional super PAC activities.
- Gov. Ron DeSantis travels across Iowa on PAC-funded bus.
- Presidential campaigns legally barred from coordinating with super PACs.
Former Gov. Jeb Bush calls for older Americans to ‘get off’ the political stage: Speaking at a luncheon at Miami’s Jungle Island hosted by the Greater Miami ...
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Florida’s Matt Gaetz makes history by engineering House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s ouster
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Quick Glance: Matt Gaetz: The Man Who Brought Down Kevin McCarthy - A Historic Achievement
- In a one-man campaign, Republican Matt Gaetz successfully removed sitting House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday, revealing an unprecedented intra-party conflict in US history.
- Gaetz emerged victorious in the highly contested 2010 Republican primary for the Florida state House, leveraging his resources as an attorney.
- In 2021, federal investigators reportedly examined Gaetz's 2018 trip to the Bahamas, which allegedly involved escorts, including a 17-year-old girl.
- The feud between Gaetz and McCarthy became evident this year.
Florida’s DeSantis and California’s Newsom will face off in Nov. 30 debate on Fox News
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Quick Glance: Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom Set to Face Off in November Debate
- Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom will go head-to-head in November.
- DeSantis is currently polling second in the race for the Republican nomination, trailing frontrunner Donald Trump by over 40 points.
- Both politicians are newcomers on the national political stage, with concerns over the age of President Biden and ex-President Trump.
- The November debate between the two governors is mostly an exercise in positioning for the 2028 presidential election.
Trump to hold rally in Hialeah on same night as third GOP presidential debate in Miami
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DeSantis meets with families of 9/11 victims in New York on 22nd anniversary of attacks
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DeSantis expects ‘knives out’ in first GOP debate as supporters look for reassurance
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Quick Glance: DeSantis distances himself from leaked memo with debate strategy
- DeSantis hasn't read the memo.
- The memo from Never Back Down PAC suggested that DeSantis defend former President Trump during the first GOP debate in Wisconsin next week.
- DeSantis's campaign denies any knowledge of the memo that was leaked on Thursday.
- DeSantis and his campaign expect him to be the main target on the debate stage, stating that it demonstrates his effectiveness.
Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign lays off a third of employees: The Florida governor may be struggling against the GOP frontrunner, former President Donald ...
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Quick Glance: DeSantis' Campaign Faces Donor Skepticism and Deepening Divisions
- Gov. Ron DeSantis begins a two-day bus tour in central Iowa to reset his struggling presidential campaign.
- Major Republican donors, including hedge fund billionaire Kenneth Griffin, remain disappointed and on the sidelines.
- DeSantis donors express concerns about the campaign's troubling and persistently opaque finances.
- DeSantis continues to receive support from tens of thousands of donors and has full confidence in his vision to beat Joe Biden.
DeSantis’ campaign lays off 38 staffers, more than one-third of total employees: The Florida Republican governor laid off more than one-third of his staff as the ...
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Quick Glance: Ron DeSantis Involved in Car Accident
- Governor DeSantis had a car accident while traveling to an event in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
- DeSantis is continuing on to his event, according to spokesperson Andrew Romeo of the AP news agency.
- DeSantis announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican primary in May this year through Twitter Spaces, accompanied by CEO Elon Musk.
- The interview, intended as the formal launch of DeSantis' campaign, experienced sound issues.
Pro-DeSantis super PAC Never Back Down makes up for governor’s financial shortfalls
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Quick Glance: Trump PAC Left with $4 Million After Legal Expenses
- The largest refund in federal campaign finance history is due to covering legal bills for Donald J. Trump and his associates.
- Donald J. Trump's political action committee now has less than $4 million left in its account after paying millions in legal fees.
- Make America Great Again Inc., the super PAC, has already refunded $12.25 million to cover Trump's legal bills - almost as much as it raised in the first half of 2023.
- The unprecedented transfer of funds from the super PAC to Trump's political committee, described as a refund, is believed to be the largest in federal campaign history.
What reset? Republicans cast doubt on the idea that DeSantis is rebooting his campaign
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Quick Glance: DeSantis hopes Trump avoids charges
- DeSantis hopes Trump doesn't get charged in the Jan. 6 probe.
- DeSantis addressed this in an interview with CNN.
- He emphasized the importance of not focusing on the past election.
- DeSantis expressed his hope that Trump avoids charges.
Donald Trump lashes out at judge and prosecutors hours after historic court appearance
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Trump arrest LIVE updates: Former US president says ‘our country is going to hell’ after surrendering over alleged Stormy Daniels payment
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Quick Glance: Trump Pleads Not Guilty After Being Charged with 34 Felonies
- Former President Donald J. Trump exited Trump Tower and drove to the Manhattan district attorney's office in a motorcade.
- The hearing was also historic for Alvin L. Bragg, the Manhattan district attorney who brought the case.
- The case, which was filed in Mr. Trump's hometown, marks the start of the former president's journey through the criminal justice system.
- He accused Mr. Trump of falsifying business records related to the hush money, which appear to be felony charges based on a novel application of the law.
DeSantis questions ‘huge underperformance’ among Republicans nationwide: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed the “huge underperformance” of Republicans ...
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DeSantis closes gap with Trump in new poll: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is closing the once-yawning polling gap with former President Trump as he inches closer ...
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Quick Glance: US: Florida governor says West Bank is disputed but not occupied by Israel
- Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis waves to supporters on November 19, 2022, during the Republican Jewish Coalition Annual Leadership Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- The governor of the US state of Florida, Ron DeSantis, informed an audience at a Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) event that the occupied West Bank is "disputed," contradicting a longstanding American official position.
- The West Bank is "is not occupied territory, it is disputed territory"
- According to various accounts, the Florida governor received a rousing response from the fans at Saturday's conference and was scheduled to speak as the grand finale guest.
Luna wins Florida district, edging GOP closer to House majority: Republican Anna Paulina Luna defeated Democrat Eric Lynn in Florida’s 13th Congressional ...
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Trump warns DeSantis against 2024 White House bid, saying it wouldn’t be ‘good’ for GOP
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Quick Glance: Trump's New Nickname for Ron DeSantis: Late Night Rates
- "Trump doesn't even know what that means," Jimmy Fallon stated after Trump referred to Florida Governor Rick Scott as "Ron DeSanctimonious."
- Former President Donald Trump unveiled a new moniker for Gov.
- "That's right, former President Trump referred to Florida Gov."
- On election night, Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert will both go live.
DeSantis to campaign with Zeldin in NY governor’s race: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) will campaign alongside New York Republican gubernatorial hopeful, Rep ...
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Five things to watch as DeSantis, Crist debate in Florida: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and his Democratic rival, former Rep. Charlie Crist (Fla.) ...
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Quick Glance: The most important lessons from the discussion between Ron DeSantis and Charlie Crist
- Ron DeSantis and former congressman Charlie Crist squared off in their final debate before the election to choose who will rule Florida for the next four years.
- He claimed Crist frequently voted with Biden.Crist repeatedly referred to DeSantis as a "bully" during the debate.
- ""We know you love to bully people," Crist said of the viral exchange.
Nelly Korda, Lexi Thompson will be at 2022 QBE Shootout but Greg Norman won't. Here's the format, field, money, more
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Five takeaways from the fiery Demings-Rubio debate in Florida: Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and his Democratic rival, Rep. Val Demings (D-Fla.) ...
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Quick Glance: Watch Live: Demings vs. Rubio Debate in U.S. Senate Race
- Val Demings will hold their one and only debate tonight in Palm Beach County.
- The two will compete on November 8 to represent Florida in the United States Senate with Rick Scott, R-Florida.
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- Please visit this page. Demings, 65, is emphasizing her law enforcement background while distanced herself from President Joe Biden, whose poll numbers in Florida are dwindling.
- According to campaign spokesperson Elizabeth Gregory, Rubio, 51, would highlight his Senate record.
Trump narrowly leads Biden in hypothetical 2024 rematch: poll: Former President Trump is narrowly leading President Biden in a hypothetical 2024 matchup ...
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DeSantis risks voter backlash in Florida with migrant flights: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is facing mounting scrutiny in his home state over his controversial ...
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Quick Glance: Florida migrant flight funds went to a company affiliated with a DeSantis adviser
- So far, Keefe's connections to Vertol Systems provide the strongest explanation for why the state selected the firm.
- Matt Gaetz, who Keefe hired, previously represented Vertol Systems in two complaints filed in 2010.
- The contractor was ordered to pay $2,500 and to refrain from competing with Vertol Systems Company.)Keefe and Vertol Systems Company sued Dogwood Services, a Niceville lawn care company, in 2012.
- The judge ruled in favor of Vertol Systems.
Rubio maintains lead over Demings in Florida Senate race: Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) is holding his edge over his Democratic rival, Rep. Val Demings (D-Fla.) ...
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The Hill’s Morning Report — Democrats decry GOP migrant transports: Democratic mayors and governors of both parties on Thursday scrambled to assemble services ...
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The Times recommends: Noel Frame for state Senate, Legislative District 36: Noel Frame has ably represented the 36th Legislative District in the House since 2016 ...
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DeSantis says Fauci caused a lot of ‘damage’: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) hammered White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci on Tuesday ...
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Who is Maxwell Alejandro Frost, the 25-year-old Democratic House nominee?: “My name is Maxwell Alejandro Frost and I will be the first Generation-Z member of ...
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DeSantis fares better than Trump in one-on-one Biden matchup: YouGov poll: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fares better in a hypothetical head-to-head 2024 matchup ...
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Greenwood Lakes Middle student arrested after attacking SRO, Seminole deputies say
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Paid articlePaid DeSantis stokes culture wars as 2024 profile grows: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is leaning into the culture wars as he weighs a 2024 bid ...
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Florida: Largest python measuring 17ft and weighing 215lbs captured: Biologists from the Conservancy of Southwest Florida captured record-breaking Burmese python ...
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Trump says he hasn’t asked DeSantis if he’s running in ’24: ‘I think I would win’
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