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Biden Pushes for Billionaire Wealth Tax; Reporters Press Biden on His Controversial Remarks on Putin | NTD Evening News

President Joe Biden proposed on March 28 a billionaire wealth tax. On the same day, Biden was pressed on the controversial remarks he made about Russian President Vladimir Putin. Republican Florida Governor Ron Desantis signs the Parental Rights in Education bill into law. Critics have referred to the bill as the “Don’t Say Gay Bill.”


New Florida Law Makes Financial Literacy Class a Requirement for High School Graduation

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed into law a bill that makes it a graduation requirement for high school students to complete a course on financial literacy. Under Senate Bill 1054 (pdf), which gained unanimous approval in Florida’s state Legislature, all public school students entering 9th grade in the 2023-2024 school year and thereafter…


‘We’re a Free State’: DeSantis Defends Florida’s New Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccines for Children

Florida is leading the way on rational guidance regarding the risks and benefits for children and COVID-19 vaccines, Gov. Ron DeSantis said on March 16 as he defended the state’s new guidance. Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, a DeSantis appointee, on March 8 issued the guidance for parents, asserting that the risks to their child…


Capitol Report (March 11): US Warns of Possible Chemical Weapons Attack

President Joe Biden announced action to cripple Russia’s economy. The United States and its allies are stripping Russia of its most favored nation trade status. Biden’s also banning imports of other Russian products. As Biden takes more steps to isolate Russia, what will the future of U.S.-Russia relations look like? We pose that question to…


DeSantis Support of Florida Education Bill ‘Has Not Changed’ After Call From Disney CEO

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has not changed his stance on a bill that prohibits discussions on sexuality for the state’s youngest students, despite a call from Disney CEO Bob Chapek expressing “disappointment and concern.” Officially titled “Parental Rights in Education,” House Bill 1557 would, in part, prevent public schools in Florida from encouraging classroom discussions…


Florida’s DeSantis Rebukes ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Media Narrative: ‘Does It Say That in the Bill?’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday challenged a reporter about the exact contents of an education bill, pushing back against a media narrative that has dubbed the proposed measure the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. Dubbed “Parental Rights in Education,” House Bill 1557 (pdf), would in part prohibit school districts from encouraging classroom discussions about sexual…


Floridians Demand DeSantis Veto Bill Extending Near-Immunity to Hospitals Treating COVID-19 Patients

A growing contingent of people concerned about how hospitals treat COVID-19 is calling on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto a bill the Republican party is quickly pushing through the state’s legislature. The Republican-led effort seeks to extend a law that grants near-immunity to healthcare providers for their treatment of COVID-19, as long as they…


Floridians Demand DeSantis Veto Bill Extending Immunity to Hospitals Treating COVID-19 Patients

A growing contingent of people concerned about how hospitals treat COVID-19 is calling on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto a bill the Republican party is quickly pushing through the state’s legislature. The Republican-led effort seeks to extend a law that grants near-immunity to healthcare providers for their treatment of COVID-19, as long as they…


Gov. Ron DeSantis Speaks Out on Trump Rumors

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis responded to rumors that he and former President Donald Trump are embroiled in a behind-the-scenes feud, saying such reports and suggestions are “total bunk.” “Donald Trump’s a friend of mine. He is proud when people do well, and it’s not just me, but obviously, he’s a Florida resident, and he appreciates…


Exclusive: Ron DeSantis on States’ Constitutional Powers to Protect Individual Rights

While some states—primarily those under politically left-leaning administrations—continue to enforce strict mandates two years into the pandemic, states such as Florida have maintained relative autonomy in economic and social freedoms. In an interview with The Epoch Times, conducted earlier this month by e-mail, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed his state’s policies and his approach to keeping…