In a series of recent developments, former President Donald Trump has revealed that he is likely to face charges in the grand jury investigation into the January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Trump made this announcement after receiving a letter from Special Counsel Jack Smith, confirming that he is a target of the probe.[0] […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign has faced financial challenges and has been forced to make cuts to its staff. Despite initially raising an impressive $20 million in donations within the first six weeks of the campaign, the team has already spent about $8 million of that amount. This leaves them with just $9 million
The Florida State Board of Education has recently faced backlash and controversy over its approval of new standards on how Black history should be taught in public schools.[0] The approved standards include a portrayal of enslaved individuals as having acquired skills that could be used for their “personal benefit,” a perspective that has drawn wide
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently sat down for an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, marking his first one-on-one interview with a mainstream news outlet since announcing his presidential candidacy.[0] This move is a departure from his previous strategy of only speaking to Republican Party-aligned media. However, while DeSantis may have agreed to the interview, he
Florida’s Board of Education recently approved new standards for teaching Black history in public schools, but the decision has faced immediate backlash and criticism.[0] Critics argue that the updated standards represent a step backward in terms of providing an accurate and honest portrayal of African American history. The State Board of Education adopted these standards
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has unveiled his military policy proposal, which focuses on enacting a “mission first” approach in the U.S. Armed Forces and eliminating what he refers to as “woke” ideology.[0] The governor, who is a military veteran himself, outlined his plan during a campaign event in South Carolina on Tuesday. DeSantis aims to
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has called for an investigation into AB InBev, the makers of Bud Light, and has threatened a possible lawsuit.[0] DeSantis alleges that the company put social activism ahead of shareholders’ interests during its partnership with Dylan Mulvaney, a transgender influencer. The governor’s actions come after a conservative boycott caused a significant
In a surprising turn of events, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized former President Donald Trump for not taking a stronger stance against the Capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021. Speaking at a press conference in South Carolina, DeSantis stated that Trump “should have come out more forcefully” during the riots.[0] This statement came shortly after
On July 19th, 2023, several legal organizations and civil rights groups filed a lawsuit against Florida’s new immigration policy. The lawsuit argues that the law impedes the federal immigration scheme and puts state officials in an unlawful position of making complex determinations about people’s immigration status and history. The plaintiffs’ lawyers claim that the law
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has defended his Pentagon plan in an exclusive interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, aiming to address recruiting woes by stripping the military of what he refers to as “woke” policy.[0] DeSantis, who is the only American presidential candidate to have served in the military, rolled out his plan to “overhaul” the
