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Several of the highly-buzzed Republican presidential hopefuls have responded to Fox News host Tucker Carlson’s questions pressing their stance on the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.[0] On Tucker Carlson Tonight, potential and declared candidates have been asked several queries about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including whether the US has any strategic stake in countering […]

Tom Edwards, a school board member from Sarasota County, recently spoke to Mother Jones about the state of public education in Florida.[0] Edwards, a self-described moderate, was elected for a four-year school board seat in 2020 and ran on a platform to safely reopen schools and opposed school-choice measures. Edwards claims Governor Ron DeSantis has

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently weighed in on the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, saying that it should not be a vital U.S. national interest. In a statement provided to “Tucker Carlson Tonight” on Fox News, DeSantis argued that the U.S. should prioritize its own defense, particularly at the southern border, instead of becoming

On Friday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made his first trip to Iowa as part of his book tour, just three days before former President Donald Trump is set to visit the Hawkeye State for the first time since announcing his own campaign last November.[0] DeSantis’s visit, which he described as an opportunity to promote his

Donald Trump has recently come out to express his regret for endorsing Ron DeSantis in 2018 for governor of Florida, calling DeSantis “dead as a doornail”. The then-congressman had been defending Trump from the Democratic-led impeachment effort into allegations that he had pressured Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky to investigate the Biden family. Trump alleges that

Silicon Valley Bank, one of tech’s favorite lenders, has collapsed after 48 hours of chaos, becoming the second-largest bank failure in US history. On Friday, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation shut down the bank and seized its assets.[0] This is the biggest failure of a US bank since the financial crisis in 2008 and it

It’s time to celebrate Sunshine Week – an annual event that promotes open government across the United States.[0] The initiative, launched in 2005 by the American Society of News Editors (now News Leaders Association), runs from March 12-18.[1] During this time, events are held to raise awareness of open government and the benefits it can

As the 2024 presidential election heats up, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has emerged as the early frontrunner for the Republican nomination. According to a survey of registered Republican voters, DeSantis has a significant lead over former President Donald Trump, who garnered 27% of the electorate.[0] Meanwhile, Nikki Haley trailed behind with just 4%, and Liz

The shutdown of Silicon Valley Bank, one of the leading lenders to the tech sector, marked the second-largest bank collapse in U.S. history and prompted a wider sell-off in stocks.[0] Fears of other banks being at risk of failure were further exacerbated when Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on CBS’ “Face the Nation” Sunday that

Republican lawmakers in Florida proposed legislation Tuesday that would ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, with few exceptions.[0] If passed, the bill would effectively eliminate most abortion access in the US South, and would come as a blow to women seeking the procedure, as Florida has long been a destination for those seeking abortions.