Florida, Republicans and DeSantis

Florida’s immigration battle may be over soon. But will Republicans’ good times last?
Republican legislative leaders and the governor crafted a sweeping new proposal behind closed doors that aims to help President Donald Trump carry out his massive deportation effort.
Immigration Deal in Florida Ends DeSantis Feud With Fellow Republicans
The governor and legislators had jockeyed to prove that their respective plans for immigration enforcement aligned with President Trump’s.
DeSantis goes to battle with Florida Republicans in trying to get closer to Trump
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — With an open presidential primary coming in 2028, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is launching an offensive to win back supporters of the Republican leader whom he dared to challenge in the last election. And he’s doing so by latching onto President Donald Trump’s most prominent issue — immigration.
Florida Gov. DeSantis, GOP leaders reach immigration deal, call another special session
GOP legislative leaders will convene another special session as they try again to pass sweeping new measures to boost immigration enforcement.
Florida lawmakers and DeSantis say they have an immigration deal. Here’s what’s in it
Ron DeSantis and Republican legislative leaders reached a deal over illegal immigration Monday night that would require the governor to share enforcement powers with members of the Florida Cabinet. In a compromise,
After weeks of discord, Florida Republicans craft Trump-focused immigration legislation
After weeks of war between Florida Gov. and leaders in his own party, state Republicans have reached a deal on new ...
How the New Trump Era Has Upended Florida Politics
The recent feud between Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Legislature over immigration is a sign of more jockeying to come among ...
Trump invites Republican senators to Mar-a-Lago dinner this weekend. Here's what we know
Here’s what we know about Trump’s visit to Palm Beach this weekend and his invite-only Mar-a-Lago dinner for Republican ...
Florida tycoon is behind oil-for-migrants deal U.S. reached with Venezuelan strongman
Politically connected Florida magnate Harry Sargeant III has made a fortune off oil and asphalt deals worldwide.
DeSantis clashes with Florida Republicans in bid to align closer with Trump
In a sign DeSantis was not proving a threat to Trump, the Republican Party of Florida voted in September 2023 not to ...
Polk Republican leader supports DeSantis, expresses disappointment with legislative leaders
John Velebir, chair of Polk County's Republican Party, said he is "very" concerned about the rift between Gov. DeSantis and ...
Florida Republican Party members put House speaker Perez on defense
The chairperson of the Republican Party of Hillsborough County expressed concerns about the “optics” of Republican ...
Lawmakers could serve total of 16 years in Florida Legislature under proposed constitutional amendment
State lawmakers would be restricted to serving a total of 16 years in the Legislature under a proposed constitutional ...
Florida men (and women) ascend in Trump’s Republican Party
The list of influential Florida Republicans in Trump’s second term goes on: Former state attorney general Pam Bondi is set to ...
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Venezuelans in Florida Who Backed Trump Now Feel Betrayed: 'I thought We Would Be Safe Here'
The Trump administration has moved to revoke TPS program for almost 350,000 Venezuelans across the country, leaving them fearing deportation ...