Ron DeSantis

President Donald Trump on Wednesday thanked local and state officials for renaming a four-mile stretch of Southern Boulevard “President Donald J. Trump Boulevard,” calling the unanimous vote a “wonderful honor.” What Happened: "It has been brought to my attention that the...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says Elon Musk should drop his plan for a new "America Party" and instead use his money and clout to force fiscal reforms inside the GOP. What Happened: "I think Washington needs to be overhauled 100%, but I just don't think a third party is going to do it," DeSantis...

Prominent U.S. leaders, including Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook, former President Barack Obama and officials from both parties, reacted with grief and solidarity as catastrophic floods in Texas left at least 78 dead and dozens more missing. What Happened: Cook took to X, formerly Twitter,...

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) is set to embark on a South Carolina tour next week, sparking rumors about his potential presidential run in 2028. What Happened: Newsom is scheduled to meet voters and tour several rural counties in South Carolina. The South Carolina Democratic Party announced...

Florida opened its newly minted state-run immigrant detention camp deep in the Everglades, nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz." President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis were on hand to inaugurate the facility on Tuesday in an apparent push to support the president's aggressive...

Donald Trump has been in office for less than six months of his four-year term. That doesn't stop voters from looking to the 2028 election with polls and betting odds showing a mix of candidates for both the Republican and Democratic parties. New 2028 Election Poll: A new 2028 presidential election...

Vice President JD Vance has a huge lead over other possible contenders for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination according to a new poll. What Happened: A survey conducted by J.L. Partners reveals that 46% of registered Republicans support Vance as the successor to President Donald Trump. No...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a new law that imposes sweeping restrictions on the ballot initiative process, a move that could have direct implications for the state's ongoing efforts to legalize adult-use marijuana and expand Medicaid. The law, signed Friday, requires organizers of...

President Donald Trump‘s refusal to offer an early 2028 presidential endorsement for Vice President JD Vance has heightened speculation about who might lead the next GOP ticket. What Happened: In a recent interview, President Trump did not confirm Vice President Vance as his ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis last week proposed a $115.6 billion budget for the next fiscal year, focusing on maintaining the state's strong economic performance.  In a statement from his office, DeSantis highlighted Florida's healthy revenue and low unemployment as signs of success under his...

Republican lawmakers in Florida dealt a blow to Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday by rejecting his proposed crackdown on immigration and opting to pursue their own legislative agenda. In a surprise move, the Florida House and Senate abruptly ended the special legislative session DeSantis called to...

President Donald Trump launched Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) based meme coin TRUMP (CRYPTO: TRUMP) shortly before his inauguration on Jan. 20. A new Benzinga poll predicts which notable figure will be the first to publicly disclose they bought some Trump coin. What Happened: The surprise launch of the...

The 2028 presidential election is over 1,000 days away and President Donald Trump just took office, but that hasn’t stopped sportsbooks and prediction markets from taking an early look at the election betting odds. What Happened: From Bet365, here are the current betting odds on who will...

The cannabis industry continues to evolve amidst regulatory challenges, expanding markets and innovative product launches. This week’s updates span U.S. federal reform delays, Florida's renewed push for legalization, international developments in Europe, corporate acquisitions and cutting-...

Safe & Smart Florida, the group behind Florida’s failed attempt to legalize recreational cannabis in November 2024, has launched a new initiative to do it again in a 2026 ballot. The "Adult Personal Use of Marijuana," initiative was filed on Tuesday, first reported by Florida Politics,...