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Ron DeSantis slammed a bipartisan criminal justice reform legislation that Donald Trump championed, calling it a "jailbreak bill."

National Politics

Ron DeSantis hits Trump from the right

by The Associated Press June 4, 2023June 4, 2023

Ron DeSantis slammed a bipartisan criminal justice reform legislation that Donald Trump championed, calling it a “jailbreak bill.”

Tiny libraries

by George Danby May 30, 2023May 29, 2023

Ron DeSantis launches 2024 presidential campaign to challenge Donald Trump

by The Associated Press May 24, 2023June 4, 2023

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks wearing a blue shirt with a blue background

National Politics

Ron DeSantis plans to announce 2024 bid on Twitter with Elon Musk

by The Associated Press May 23, 2023June 4, 2023

The DeSantis-appointed board called Disney's move to retain control over its property effectively unlawful and performed without proper public notice.

Disney sues Ron DeSantis, calling park takeover ‘retaliation’

by The Associated Press April 26, 2023April 26, 2023

"For DeSantis to shut down Disney, it would be like Maura Healey trying to shut down the Patriots."

Opinion Contributor

Ron DeSantis’ 2024 campaign looks over before it’s even started

by Tribune Content Agency April 23, 2023April 23, 2023

Disney versus DeSantis

by George Danby April 5, 2023April 5, 2023

Republicans are trying to win over some Donald Trump supporters rather than draw their ire.

National Politics

Republicans running against Donald Trump consider lessons from 2016

by The Associated Press April 2, 2023April 2, 2023

Opinion Contributor

DeSantis is wildly popular in Florida, but the rest of the US is not like the Sunshine State

by Tribune Content Agency March 27, 2023March 27, 2023

Populism has coursed through both political parties in the 15 years since a financial crisis last spurred anxiety about the economy.

National Politics

How the last banking tumult fuels today’s populist politics

by The Associated Press March 15, 2023March 15, 2023

As Republican voters size up their candidates for 2024, whoever created the pro-Trump bots is seeking to put a thumb on the scale.

National Politics

Pro-Trump bots are attacking Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley

by The Associated Press March 6, 2023March 6, 2023

Fox News is relying on a nearly 60-year-old Supreme Court ruling that makes it difficult to successfully sue media organizations for libel.

Fox libel defense at odds with top GOP presidential foes

by The Associated Press March 6, 2023March 6, 2023

"I hope New College and its supporters can keep its unique academic culture and somehow escape the harm DeSantis’ cultural wars have already inflicted."

Opinion Contributor

Ron DeSantis is no expert in education

by Opinion Contributor February 19, 2023February 19, 2023

Joe Biden sees a chance to use Social Security and Medicare to drive a wedge between Republicans and their base of older voters.

National Politics

Joe Biden sees opportunity in GOP-held Florida

by The Associated Press February 9, 2023February 9, 2023

Democrats worry that Ron DeSantis, who presides over a large, diverse and former swing state, could appeal to possible Biden voters.

National Politics

Forget Trump. Democrats are preparing to beat Ron DeSantis.

by Bloomberg February 5, 2023February 5, 2023

As a warning to potential challengers, Donald Trump and his team have been lashing out at would-be rivals.

National Politics

In Iowa, potential 2024 Trump challengers quiet for now

by The Associated Press January 31, 2023January 31, 2023

Opinion Contributor

It was a good year for mainstream Republicans

by Tribune Content Agency December 29, 2022December 29, 2022

Opinion Contributor

Americans deserve better presidential candidates

by Opinion Contributor December 2, 2022December 3, 2022

More Republican operatives are warning Trump critics that the only way to defeat him is to rally behind a small group of alternatives.

National Politics

Donald Trump’s growing GOP challengers revive fears of 2016 repeat

by The Associated Press November 20, 2022November 20, 2022

Former Donald Trump supporters in Maine see Ron DeSantis as stronger candidate

by David Marino Jr. November 17, 2022November 17, 2022