Politics Jun 01 Republican presidential candidates travel to key states as 2024 race heats up By Amna Nawaz, Matt Loffman, Ian Couzens
World May 26 Watch 10:57 Brooks and Capehart on the chances of reaching a debt ceiling deal before default New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the ongoing negotiations in Washington to raise the nation's debt ceiling and Republicans Sen. Tim Scott and… By Geoff Bennett, David Brooks, Jonathan Capehart
Nation May 25 Watch 6:29 DeSantis presidential announcement highlights Elon Musk’s transformation of Twitter Ever since Elon Musk bought Twitter, he’s been clear that he sees his platform as a place for free speech, especially as a space for conservative voices, who he feels have been silenced too often. That was part of the… By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas
Nation Apr 27 Watch 7:01 Battle between Disney and DeSantis now playing out in court The battle between the Walt Disney Company and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has eclipsed politics and is now playing out in the courts. In a lawsuit, Disney accuses DeSantis and his allies overseeing the company's special taxing district of violating… By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas
Politics Apr 14 DeSantis signs bill banning abortion in Florida after 6 weeks of pregnancy TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law a bill approved by the Republican-dominated Florida Legislature to ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press
Apr 03 Desantis signs bill allowing Floridians to carry concealed guns without a permit By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press The legislation means training and a background check will not be needed for people to carry concealed guns in public. The state currently has nearly 3 million permit holders. Continue reading
Mar 10 DeSantis backing stricter abortion ban in Florida By Geoff Mulvihill, Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press TALLAHASSE, Fla. (AP) — A stricter abortion ban under consideration for Florida could have practical implications for women throughout the South and political implications for Gov. Ron DeSantis. Continue reading
Feb 27 DeSantis signs bill giving him control over Disney district in Florida By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press The bill requires DeSantis, a Republican, to appoint a five-member board to oversee the government services that the Disney district provides in its sprawling theme park properties in Florida. Continue reading
Feb 07 New Florida bill could spell end of Disney’s control over resort By Mike Schneider, Associated Press Some see it as punishment for Disney's opposition to the so-called "Don't Say Gay" law championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-controlled Legislature. Continue reading
Feb 03 Watch 10:37 Brooks and Capehart on the state of the 2024 race for the White House New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including Trump's third run getting off to a sluggish start and Democrats map out a new path to… Continue watching