Governor of Florida since 2019
Ron DeSantis Names Trump Loyalist, Florida AG Ashley Moody to Fill Marco Rubio’s Senate Seat
democracynow.org/2025/1/17/headlines/ron_desantis_names_trump_loyalist_florida_ag_ashley_moody_to_fill_marco_rubios_senate_seat
Quick Glance: Ashley Moody appointed as Florida's new Senator
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Ashley Moody to fill Marco Rubio's Senate seat.
- Moody, a close ally of DeSantis, will run in 2026 for the remaining two years of Rubio's term.
- Her appointment sets a new record of ten Republican women in the Senate.
- DeSantis is expected to appoint James Uthmeier as the new Attorney General, prompting further shifts in his political team.
Trump flies US flag at full height before Carter's mourning period ends: U.S. flags at President-elect Donald Trump's private Mar-a-Lago club are back to flying ...
apnews.com/article/trump-carter-flag-half-staff-mar-a-lago-c90e341b89615aef8817c6fc021a93b7
Quick Glance: Flags to be Raised for Trump's Inauguration
- House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that flags at the Capitol will be raised for President Donald Trump's inauguration.
- Johnson stated the flags will fly at full-staff on January 20 to celebrate the new president before returning to half-staff the following day in honor of former President Jimmy Carter.
- Trump expressed discontent over the possibility of flags remaining at half-staff during his inauguration.
- Several Republican governors, including those from Texas and Alabama, have already confirmed that flags in their states will be raised on Inauguration Day.
The New Republic Jan 14
Trump Melts Down Over Jack Smith’s Damning Report: Donald Trump will not face any consequences from Smith’s investigation.
newrepublic.com/post/190191/donald-trump-jack-smith-report
Quick Glance: Political Games with California Fire Aid
- House Speaker Mike Johnson calls for conditions on federal aid following devastating wildfires in California, criticizing local leadership.
- Nearly 200,000 Los Angeles residents are under evacuation orders, with over 12,000 buildings destroyed and at least 24 fatalities reported.
- Senator Ron Johnson refuses to support aid to California unless significant changes in disaster management are implemented.
- The political exploitation of the disaster by Republican leaders is viewed as cruel and inappropriate.
Editorial: DeSantis’ call for special session is a cringe-inducing political stunt
orlandosentinel.com/2025/01/13/desantis-call-for-special-session-is-a-cringe-inducing-political-stunt-editorial/
DeSantis orders flags in Florida to fly at full-staff for Trump's inauguration - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2025/01/14/Florida-flags-Jimmy-Carter/7871736909498/
Letters: Immigration shouldn’t be DeSantis’ focus | Thanks, Sheriff Chitwood | Compassionate capitalism
orlandosentinel.com/2025/01/17/letters-immigration-shouldnt-be-desantis-focus-thanks-sheriff-chitwood-compassionate-capitalism/
The New Republic Jan 16
Trump’s EPA Pick Flunks Science Quiz in Confirmation Hearing: Lee Zeldin was struggling to answer basic questions about climate change in a foreboding sign for ...
newrepublic.com/post/190315/trump-epa-lee-zeldin-science-quiz-confirmation-hearing
DeSantis orders raising flags for Trump’s inauguration: Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered that flags be flown at full-staff Monday to mark the inauguration of ...
sun-sentinel.com/2025/01/14/desantis-orders-raising-flags-for-trumps-inauguration/
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How far will Florida’s sheriffs go to help Trump carry out mass deportations?
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article298590818.html
State cancels transgender activist’s new Florida ID after gender identity changed
orlandosentinel.com/2025/01/09/state-cancels-transgender-activists-new-florida-id-after-gender-identity-changed/
DeSantis' office proposed getting power to transport migrants outside the US: The governor’s office sent a list of proposals to legislative staff.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2025/01/16/desantis-office-proposed-getting-power-transport-migrants-outside-us/
Train law officers to help immigration officials or face criminal charges, DeSantis says
orlandosentinel.com/2025/01/17/train-law-officers-to-help-immigration-officials-or-face-criminal-charges-desantis-says/
DeSantis says Florida House is standing in way of condo reform: “At some point we just have to take a stand. … And do something,” the governor said.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2025/01/15/desantis-says-florida-house-is-standing-way-condo-reform/
DeSantis nominee for UWF board says women shouldn't delay motherhood for higher ed, career
yahoo.com/news/desantis-appointee-university-board-says-201742047.html
DeSantis’ office proposed power to transport undocumented immigrants outside the U.S.
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article298624613.html
DeSantis calls for state-level immigration officer to help implement Trump agenda
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5087020-desantis-florida-immigration-officer/
ACLU sues DeSantis for not calling special elections for state Legislature seats: “The election dates will be announced soon,” a spokesman for the Florida ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/elections/2025/01/10/aclu-sues-desantis-not-calling-special-elections-state-legislature-seats/
Trump, DeSantis mend fences: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is taking steps to rebuild his ties with President-elect Trump after a bitter primary rivalry drew a ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5088026-florida-desantis-trump-alliance/
Editorial: DeSantis can claim high ground with budget plan that puts Floridians first
orlandosentinel.com/2025/01/16/editorial-desantis-can-claim-high-ground-with-budget-plan-that-puts-floridians-first/
Trump endorses DeSantis' call for special session on immigration: Florida’s Senate president and House speaker criticized the special session as “premature.”
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2025/01/14/trump-endorses-desantis-call-special-session-immigration/
Grand jury COVID probe requested by DeSantis finds no evidence of criminal activity
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2025/01/08/grand-jury-covid-probe-requested-by-desantis-finds-no-evidence-criminal-activity/
Matt Gaetz says he is ‘starting to think about running for governor’ of Florida in ’26
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article298193073.html
Quick Glance: Gaetz Considers Run for Florida Governor
- Matt Gaetz is contemplating a run for Florida governor in 2026.
- He asserts having a pro-consumer vision and solutions for the state's insurance issues.
- He seeks time for prayer and discussions with his wife before making a final decision.
- Previously embroiled in legal controversies, Gaetz has denied any wrongdoing.
DeSantis, ‘honestly surprised’ by GOP pushback, outlines immigration plans: DeSantis, 'honestly surprised' by GOP pushback, outlines immigration plans
orlandosentinel.com/2025/01/15/desantis-honestly-surprised-by-gop-pushback-outlines-immigration-plans/
DeSantis and Trump Golf as Key Decision Looms: The two politicians from Florida met as a plum position opened up in the state.
thedailybeast.com/desantis-and-trump-golf-as-key-decision-looms/
Quick Glance: Hegseth's Ignorance on ASEAN During Confirmation Hearing
- Pete Hegseth, nominated by Donald Trump for Defense Secretary, faced criticism for his lack of knowledge about ASEAN during his confirmation hearing.
- Senator Tammy Duckworth noted Hegseth could not name a single ASEAN member country and suggested he prepare better.
- While some defended Hegseth and questioned the relevance of the inquiry, many expressed concerns about his fitness for the role.
- ASEAN holds significant importance for the U.S., particularly in the 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific' strategy aimed at countering China's influence.
Donald Trump's Local Newspaper Ridicules Mass Deportation Plan: A local newspaper in President-elect Donald Trump's home state of Florida has slammed his ...
newsweek.com/donald-trump-newspaper-ridicules-mass-deportation-2014590
DeSantis, ‘honestly surprised’ by GOP pushback, outlines immigration plans: The governor rejected the idea that a special session in late January was “premature” ...
sun-sentinel.com/2025/01/15/desantis-honestly-surprised-by-gop-pushback-outlines-immigration-plans/
Fox News names Neil Cavuto replacement — unsurprisingly disappointing | Opinion: A well-known conservative anchor is replacing Neil Cavuto on Fox News ...
azcentral.com/story/entertainment/media/2025/01/13/neil-cavuto-replacement/77676482007/
Who is James Uthmeier? 5 things to know about who DeSantis wants as attorney general
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2025/01/16/who-is-james-uthmeier-5-things-know-about-who-desantis-wants-attorney-general/
Legislature smacks down a weakened DeSantis | Editorial: It took six long and frustrating years, but the Florida Legislature is finally standing up to Gov ...
sun-sentinel.com/2025/01/15/legislature-smacks-down-a-weakened-desantis-editorial/
DeSantis adds conservative reformers to University of West Florida board : One has been a vocal critic of feminism, while another published a piece on ...
tampabay.com/news/education/2025/01/07/desantis-adds-conservative-reformers-university-west-florida-board/
DeSantis Could Wreck Rival Trump’s Agenda With Senate Pick: The Florida governor is toying with poaching a House Republican to fill Sen. Marco Rubio’s Senate ...
thedailybeast.com/desantis-could-wreck-rival-trumps-agenda-with-senate-pick/
Paid articlePaywall DeSantis calls lawmakers back to Tallahassee to prepare for Trump’s immigration agenda
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article298447843.html
Babies over bachelor’s degrees: DeSantis college board appointee says women shouldn’t delay motherhood for higher ed, career
sun-sentinel.com/2025/01/09/desantis-nominee-for-uwf-board-says-women-shouldnt-delay-motherhood-for-higher-ed-career/
Florida sheriffs wait to see what Trump immigration policies mean for them: Some sheriffs said publicly last year that they would be uncomfortable taking an ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2025/01/16/florida-sheriffs-wait-see-what-trump-immigration-policies-mean-them/
Trump 0-for-2 in Senate Appointments Since Election Day: Neither Lara Trump nor Vivek Ramaswamy will join the Senate as Donald Trump had suggested ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/trump-senate-appointments-lara-vivek-ramaswamy.html
Trump backs DeSantis’ call for state lawmakers to act this month on immigration
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article298520078.html
DeSantis, longtime Newsom rival, offers help to California amid wildfires: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) offered assistance to California on Wednesday as the ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5074437-ron-desantis-gavin-newsom-california-wildfires-assistance/
‘Premature’ and ‘completely irresponsible’: Read legislative leaders’ response to Gov. Ron DeSantis
sun-sentinel.com/2025/01/15/premature-and-completely-irresponsible-read-legislative-leaders-response-to-gov-ron-desantis/
Gov. DeSantis taking more time to pick replacement for US Sen. Rubio: Governor expects to appoint new senator around time of Trump's inauguration Jan. 20
orlandosentinel.com/2025/01/08/gov-desantis-taking-more-time-to-pick-replacement-for-us-sen-rubio/
DeSantis said to lean toward replacing Rubio with Florida attorney general: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been leaning toward replacing Sen. Marco Rubio with ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/01/12/desantis-rubio-senate-replacement-moody-uthmeier/
Ashley Moody’s ascent toward Senate began in Hillsborough, Plant City: Moody’s life and career have deep roots in Hillsborough County, where her family is a ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2025/01/16/ashley-moody-rubio-replacement-senate-desantis-trump-plant-city/
Drake Drops Legal Action Over Kendrick Lamar Diss Track: He had accused Universal Music and Spotify of conspiring to increase the popularity of “Not Like Us.”
thedailybeast.com/drake-drops-legal-action-over-kendrick-lamar-diss-track-not-like-us/
Appeals court dismisses Andrew Warren’s lawsuit against DeSantis: The ex-Hillsborough state attorney can no longer challenge his suspension because his term has ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2025/01/10/andrew-warren-ron-desantis-suspension-lawsuit-hillsborough-state-attorney/
Trump to host Republican governors at Mar-a-Lago: President-elect Trump is hosting a slew of Republican governors at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Thursday night ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/5076994-trump-republican-governors-mar-a-lago/
Rep. Byron Donalds makes his move for a potential gubernatorial bid in 2026: Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., has been telling potential donors and Florida political ...
nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/rep-byron-donalds-gubernatorial-bid-2026-rcna187721
Did DeSantis take a shot at Matt Gaetz for considering a governor bid?: The governor seemingly criticized Gaetz for resigning his House seat.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2025/01/09/did-desantis-take-shot-matt-gaetz-considering-governor-bid/
DeSantis likes open carry. But Florida likely won’t get it this session.: Despite DeSantis' support, legislative leaders are again opposed to open carry.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2025/01/03/florida-open-carry-gun-laws-firearms-second-amendment/
DeSantis rebuffs idea he could take Rubio’s Senate spot: ‘Absolutely not’: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) threw cold water on the idea that he could appoint ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5079439-desantis-denies-appointment-rubio-seat/
Badenoch should learn from the failures of DeSantis and Pécresse : The Tory leader is the latest conservative to try to emulate a challenger from her right ...
ft.com/content/2508c239-081c-44a1-a55b-fb35cabe68c2
Trump eyes Florida’s emergency management director to lead FEMA - POLITICO: Kevin Guthrie is currently responsible for leading the state’s response to major ...
politico.com/news/2025/01/10/trump-fema-kevin-guthrie-florida-00197463
Bondi, Moody help swear in Suzy Lopez as Hillsborough state attorney: Gov. Ron DeSantis, who appointed Lopez two years ago, watched her take the oath of office.
tampabay.com/news/hillsborough/2025/01/07/bondi-moody-help-swear-suzy-lopez-hillsborough-state-attorney/
Florida cancels trans activist’s ID over gender change, says it will launch an inquiry
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article298210723.html
New recreational marijuana proposal emerges in Florida with hopes of appearing on 2026 ballot
cbsnews.com/miami/news/new-florida-recreational-marijuana-proposal-emerges-amendment-3/
DeSantis to ask Trump to let Florida to control federal money for Everglades restoration
sun-sentinel.com/2025/01/09/desantis-to-ask-trump-to-let-florida-to-control-federal-money-for-everglades-restoration/
After a year of headwinds, more Floridians are buying EVs. But is momentum slowing?
tampabay.com/news/business/2024/12/30/florida-evs-electric-vehicle-desantis-trump-increase-sales-tesla-trend/
Gun laws likely to be subject of friction for Florida lawmakers in 2025: Gov. DeSantis has hinted the Legislature will support open carry of firearms but the ...
orlandosentinel.com/2025/01/03/gun-laws-likely-to-be-a-subject-of-friction-for-florida-lawmakers-in-2025/
Florida Introduces 10 New Laws for 2025: A law prohibiting children of a certain age from accessing social media is among the changes being implemented in ...
newsweek.com/florida-new-laws-2025-2007936
Disney’s Reedy Creek district blurred lines but broke no laws, Florida probe concludes
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/12/27/disneys-reedy-creek-district-blurred-lines-broke-no-laws-florida-probe-concludes/
'Mike Johnson is not equipped to be speaker.' Thomas Massie on his Friday vote: "Almost all of my colleagues know that Mike Johnson is not equipped to be Speaker ...
cincinnati.com/story/news/local/2025/01/02/massie-wont-vote-johnson-for-speaker-but-he-has-a-plan/77399990007/
‘Classical education’ thrives in DeSantis’ Florida - POLITICO: The governor's embrace of “classical education,” which emphasizes liberal arts and western ...
politico.com/news/2025/01/04/ron-desantis-classical-education-florida-00195705
Republicans Reject Trump Twice In A Week: The president-elect still rules the GOP, just maybe not with an iron fist.
huffpost.com/entry/republicans-reject-trump-twice-in-a-week_n_6769cf70e4b0a116ab68ec20
Letters: How would students handle fascism? | Trump voters should have known better | Could Gaetz scandal scar DeSantis?
orlandosentinel.com/2024/12/28/letters-how-would-students-handle-fascism-trump-voters-should-have-known-better-could-gaetz-scandal-scar-desantis/
Lara Trump removes herself from Florida Senate sweepstakes - POLITICO: Lara Trump, who recently stepped down from her post as co-chair of the Republican National ...
politico.com/news/2024/12/21/lara-trump-florida-senate-sweepstakes-00195819
Republican governors have tough jobs as Trump returns to White House | Opinion: Many Republican governors will choose to bend their knees for the sake of their ...
indystar.com/story/opinion/columnists/2024/12/27/gop-governors-cave-trump-white-house/77243130007/
Lara Trump says she’s removing herself from consideration to be Florida senator: The choice to replace U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio is in Gov. Ron DeSantis' hands.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/12/22/lara-trump-says-shes-removing-herself-consideration-be-florida-senator/
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DeSantis Allies Gave $500K to Evangelical Leader Who Backed Him vs. Trump: Donald Trump accused Ron DeSantis of buying the Iowa evangelical leader’s support ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/trump-desantis-evangelical-leader-bob-vander-plaats-1235214149/
Florida is winning the political battle with California as Trump takes office: DeSantis has left the national stage after an aborted presidential run ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2024-12-22/florida-winning-the-political-battle-with-california-as-trump-takes-office/
Donald Trump accused Ron DeSantis of buying Bob Vander Plaats’ support. Turns out DeSantis’ allies gave a lot more money to the Iowa evangelical leader’s ... Show more
Why Disney's Bob Iger is trying to avoid the culture wars: Walt Disney Co. and its chief executive have made a sharp pivot since doubling-down on diversity and ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2024-12-23/disney-political-culture-wars-iger-trump-abc-news-pixar-win-or-lose
‘STAY TUNED’: Lara Trump did not hint her next move in a post officially removing herself from consideration for replacing Senator Rubio (R-FL) ... Show more
Lara Trump removes herself from consideration for Marco Rubio’s US Senate seat | Fox News
Lara Trump removes herself from consideration for Marco Rubio’s US Senate seat | Fox News
Tampa Bay’s people have the capacity to unite for good in 2025 | Column: From hurricanes to state park protests, 2024 has shown us the way.
tampabay.com/opinion/2024/12/20/florida-parks-pickleball-golf-desantis-milton-helene/
Missouri judge sides with GOP governor in dispute over new prosecutor: A Missouri judge has ruled that the state's Republican governor and not a local Democratic ...
apnews.com/article/missouri-prosecutor-dispute-judges-ruling-st-louis-ce351a2163f3f816f5fea8f9507461bb
The behind-the-scenes story of the Florida state park scandal: Here’s how one of the state’s biggest controversies of the year came together — and quickly fell ...
tampabay.com/news/environment/2024/12/20/florida-state-park-scandal-desantis-golf-nicklaus-charity-jonathan-dickinson/
Trump wants his daughter-in-law in the Senate. DeSantis has big choice to make.: Lara Trump’s interest in replacing Sen. Marco Rubio complicates an already ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/12/14/trump-wants-his-daughter-in-law-in-the-senate-desantis-has-big-choice-to-make/76998160007/
Trump attends the Army-Navy game alongside key allies, nominees and Daniel Penny: LANDOVER, Maryland (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump was huddling with allies ...
bloomberg.com/en/news/thp/2024-12-14/trump-will-attend-the-army-navy-game-alongside-key-allies-nominees-and-daniel-penny
Paid articlePaywallQuick Glance: Daniel Penny Joins Trump at Army-Navy Game
- Daniel Penny, acquitted this week of murder charges, attended the Army-Navy football game as a guest of Donald Trump.
- He was cleared for using a chokehold during a subway confrontation, leading to significant public discourse about the incident.
- Ohio Senator JD Vance praised Penny and condemned the New York District Attorney's decision to prosecute him.
- This case has sparked broader discussions about public transportation safety and the treatment of the homeless.
Trump Is Making America Florida: Donald Trump is turning to Florida friends and neighbors for key posts in the new administration.
usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2024-12-13/florida-shines-brightly-in-the-new-trump-era
Florida obtains warrant for man accused of trying to assassinate Trump at golf course
pennlive.com/nation-world/2024/12/florida-obtains-warrant-for-man-accused-of-trying-to-assassinate-trump-at-golf-course.html
Haberman: Trump doubled down on Hegseth because support for DeSantis was lacking: National political correspondent Maggie Haberman signaled Friday that ...
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