Jul 07 New laws criminalizing voter assistance has Asian Americans feeling targeted By Ayanna Alexander, Associated Press Several new voting laws in mostly Republican-led states impose criminal penalties or fines for helping people register to vote. Continue reading
Jun 30 Trump and DeSantis to appear at Moms for Liberty gathering with other 2024 GOP hopefuls By Ali Swenson, Associated Press Leading Republican presidential candidates ex-President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are scheduled to speak at the annual gathering of Moms for Liberty in Philadelphia. Continue reading
Jun 23 Watch 11:21 Brooks and Capehart on how abortion restrictions could motivate voters in 2024 By Geoff Bennett, David Brooks, Jonathan Capehart New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including GOP presidential candidates embrace abortion restrictions, a report outlines fresh examples of questionable ethics from Supreme Court… Continue watching
Jun 06 Officials investigate whether DeSantis was involved with recent flight bringing asylum-seekers to California By Trân Nguyễn, Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press They are the latest apparent instances of a Republican-led state transporting migrants to one controlled by Democrats. Continue reading
Jun 01 Watch 11:08 Republican presidential candidates travel to key states as 2024 race heats up By Amna Nawaz, Matt Loffman, Ian Couzens With the summer campaign season in full swing, the Republican presidential hopefuls are criss-crossing early-voting states hoping to stand out in a growing field of candidates. Amna Nawaz discussed the candidates and voters with Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa and… Continue watching
May 26 Watch 10:57 Brooks and Capehart on the chances of reaching a debt ceiling deal before default By Geoff Bennett, David Brooks, Jonathan Capehart 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… Continue watching
May 25 Watch 6:29 DeSantis presidential announcement highlights Elon Musk’s transformation of Twitter By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas 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… Continue watching
Apr 27 Watch 7:01 Battle between Disney and DeSantis now playing out in court By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas 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… Continue watching
Apr 14 DeSantis signs bill banning abortion in Florida after 6 weeks of pregnancy By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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