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Florida Puts End to Unanimous Jury Vote Requirement for Death Sentence

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave final approval to a measure that puts an end to the requirement that all jury members need to vote unanimously to recommend the death penalty in capital cases. The new law, also referred to as Senate Bill 450, now requires just eight out of the total 12 jury members to vote…


ANALYSIS: Trump Racks Up Congressional Endorsements While DeSantis Faces Trouble at Home

Former President Donald Trump is pushing deep into Gov. Ron DeSantis’s territory, notching several endorsements by Florida House lawmakers in recent days as the former commander-in-chief continues to hold a significant endorsement edge over the Republican governor. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) became the 11th of the 20-member Florida Republican delegation to endorse Trump over DeSantis,…


Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Challenge Biden for 2024 Democratic Nomination

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. formally announced his challenge to President Joe Biden for the White House. What did he say in his 2024 announcement, and what are his supporters telling NTD? Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is meeting with congressional Republicans in Washington. This comes as more Florida Republicans in the House endorse former President Donald…


LIVE 9:30 AM ET: Governor DeSantis Speaks in North Charleston, South Carolina on Florida Blueprint

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks about the “Florida blueprint” in North Charleston, South Carolina at 10:30 a.m. ET on April 19. …


Governor DeSantis Speaks in North Charleston, South Carolina on Florida Blueprint

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks about the “Florida blueprint” in North Charleston, South Carolina at 10:30 a.m. ET on April 19. …


Chris Christie Says He Will Decide His Presidential Candidacy in ‘Next Couple Weeks’

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has not decided on another run for president yet, but he is testing the waters. In an April 18 interview with Semafor editor-at-large Steve Clemons, the 2016 Republican presidential candidate revealed that he will make a decision on a potential campaign “in the next couple weeks.” “RNC [Republican National…


DeSantis Backs Bud Light Boycott

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday urged people to continue boycotting Bud Light amid the company’s controversial promotion of transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. DeSantis told political commentator Benny Johnson that he would not be drinking Bud Light because he didn’t want to enable “woke companies” and their aims of “trying to change our country, trying…


DeSantis Joins Bud Light Boycott

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday urged people to continue boycotting Bud Light amid the company’s controversial promotion of transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. DeSantis told political commentator Benny Johnson that he would not be drinking Bud Light because he didn’t want to enable “woke companies” and their aims of “trying to change our country, trying…


Billionaire Republican Donor Says He’s Now ‘Reluctant’ to Back DeSantis 2024 Bid

A top Republican donor said he is withholding support for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis due to his stance on abortion and other social issues. Earlier this year, billionaire businessman Thomas Peterffy told the Financial Times he was aiming to support DeSantis and was “looking forward” to backing a 2024 presidential bid. But in a Saturday interview…


DeSantis Interrupted by Protesters During GOP Fundraising Event

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was interrupted on Friday evening during a fundraising event for the Republican party in New Hampshire. Video footage shows two protesters—both with banners in hands—rushing onto the stage while DeSantis was speaking. The protesters can be heard shouting “Jews against DeSantis” while the audience booed. The protesters tried to display the…