WASHINGTON (AP) — In a highly anticipated nationally televised event on Thursday night, two young, high-profile leaders with potential presidential aspirations, California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, will come face to face. Despite his desire to eventually run for president, Newsom, 56, is currently backing President Joe Biden for reelection …
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie made headlines on Tuesday when he stated that if elected as president, he would not sign a federal abortion ban at six weeks. During an interview on “CNN This Morning,” he emphasized the importance of allowing people, rather than politicians, to make decisions on such matters. Christie’s comments come …
Written by Gram Slattery Republican presidential hopefuls are set to square off in the fourth debate of their party’s 2024 nominating contest next Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming debate: WHERE WILL IT TAKE PLACE? The debate is scheduled to be held at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa at 7 …
In the year of 2023, Merriam-Webster, the oldest dictionary publisher in the U.S., declared “deadname” as one of its most defining words. “Deadname” refers to the name assigned to a transgender person at birth, but is no longer used by them. This term has seen a remarkable surge in searches, indicating its significance in societal …
Trump pledges to use military power in response to urban violence if reelected President Donald Trump has signaled his intention to use the military to respond to unrest in primarily Democratic-ruled cities during his second term if he is reelected. This comes after facing resistance to using the military during his first term, as noted …
KEY WEST, Fla. — The pandemic led to a strong push to limit the size and volume of cruise vessels on Key West, Florida. Residents imposed restrictions to protect the marine environment and limit passengers to 1,500 per day, but those were later nullified by the state Legislature and Governor Ron DeSantis. The hotelier operating …
An administrative law judge is set to determine whether a $1.33 million license renewal fee is excessive for medical marijuana operators operating in Florida. The fee was increased by Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration in December from $60,000, which had been the standard since the inception of the state’s medical marijuana program six years ago. This …
The 2024 presidential nominating contests are just around the corner. The Republicans will be the first to host their contest in Iowa on January 15. Former President Trump has been leading the race, but Nikki Haley has been gaining momentum as well. All the GOP candidates have been making their way across the early-nominating states …
Chris Jankowski, the CEO of Never Back Down, a major PAC supporting Republican Ron DeSantis’ bid for the presidential nomination, resigned on Wednesday, dealing a further blow to the Florida governor’s faltering White House campaign. Jankowski cited his position as “untenable” in a statement provided to Reuters. Jankowski’s departure adds to the string of setbacks …
Accusations of racist dog-whistling were levied against a conservative website following the posting of a peculiar poll about Nikki Haley’s heritage. The Florida Standard, known for its favorable coverage and close relationship with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, shared a poll on X asking, “Did you know that Nikki Haley’s parents are immigrants from India and …