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Florida Lawmakers Pass Kids' Social Media Ban, Bill Heads To Governor

The controversial legislation seeks to protect children's mental health against the "addictive features" of such platforms, amid fears over online dangers including from sexual predators, cyber bullying and teen suicide.

International Business Times

DeSantis Dismisses Being Trump's VP, Eyes Future Presidential Run

"People were mentioning me [as his vice president]. I'm not doing that," DeSantis asserted during a call with his supporters.

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Florida Lawmakers Push To Ban Social Media For Children Under 16

Florida moved Thursday towards enacting what would be one of the strictest bans on children's use of social media in the United States after the state Senate passed a bill to keep those under 16 off such platforms.

International Business Times

Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s VP shortlist: ‘He had better bookings on Celebrity Apprentice’

Late-night host discusses Biden’s visit to LA, Trump’s running mate shortlist and the ex-president’s $350m civil fraud penalty

The Guardian - US

Governor Ron Desantis Advocates For Congressional Term Limits

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis advocates for term limits, critiques Biden and Newsom, and highlights success in Florida's legislature.

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University of Florida student senate passes ‘green new deal’

In a rebuke to Governor Ron DeSantis’s denialism, the student body calls for campus-wide measures to tackle the climate crisis

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Ron DeSantis ally Chris Rufo has close ties with ‘dissident right’ magazine

Relationship with IM-1776, which praises dictators and attacks liberal democracy, is collaborative and supportive

The Guardian - US

Rightwing mega-donors drift back to Trump as election rematch looms

Former president is enjoying some success in courting sceptical funders but some, such as Peter Thiel, have spurned his advances

The Guardian - US

Florida Governor DeSantis to crack down on crime rates

In this conversation, Governor Ron DeSantis discusses crime rates and contrasts his approach with other politicians, offering insights on policy and leader...

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Trump focuses on defeating Nikki Haley in South Carolina campaign trail

In this informative article, we discuss President Trump's upcoming court appearance in E. Jean Carroll's defamation case and his focus on targeting Nikki H...

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Border and immigration emerge as top issues for Biden administration

In this informative discussion, the importance of border and immigration issues for the Biden administration and the Democrats is analyzed, as well as the ...

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Florida school requires parental consent for pupils to listen to Black author’s book

Permission slips indicate how some schools are trying to comply with Ron DeSantis’s laws targeting teaching of race and race issues

The Guardian - US

Florida will be the third state to decide on abortion in 2024, pending court review, with ballot measures proposed in 12 other states

In Florida, a ballot initiative, Amendment 4, to provide a state constitutional right to abortion qualified for the ballot. Voters will decide the issue, which requires a 60% vote, pending a decision from the Florida Supreme Court.

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Salon

"Gaetz Eight" facing retaliation: report

Rep. Nancy Mace among those facing revenge from former speaker's circle as she faces tough re-election

Roll Call

Haley faces tough road back into GOP after taking on Trump, lawmakers say - Roll Call

Nikki Haley faces a bumpy road within the GOP after taking on Donald Trump, Republican lawmakers said.

The Guardian - US

Supine Republicans don’t just dance to Trump’s tune – they amplify his racism

The undeclared race to be the former president’s running mate has sent leading figures into new paroxysms of sycophancy

The Guardian - US

Florida schoolkids may have to study ‘threat of communism in the US’

Republican bills likely to reach Governor Ron DeSantis, who has railed against indoctrination of students by ‘liberal elites’

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DeSantis takes aim at lab-grown meat

A pair of bills, HB-435 and SB-586, would "ban the production of cultivated meat"

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Florida Attorney General to Challenge Abortion-Rights Measure on Ballot

Florida's Attorney General, Ashley Moody, is expected to ask the state Supreme Court to reject an abortion-rights measure from appearing on November's ball...

WEKU

Floridians wonder if DeSantis will change now that he's not running for president

He's ended his bid for president and he still has three years left in his term as governor.

Ballotpedia

Initiatives to provide a constitutional right to abortion and legalize marijuana qualify for the ballot in Florida pending court review

In November, voters in Florida will decide on two citizen-initiated ballot measures—Amendment 3 and Amendment 4—pending the state supreme court’s review. Amendment 3 would legalize marijuana, and Amendment 4 would provide a state constitutional right for abortion. To qualify for the ballot, 891,523 valid signatures were required for each initiative.

Reason

Ron DeSantis Supports Legislation Banning Lab-Grown Meat

"You need meat, OK? We're going to have meat in Florida," DeSantis said during a press conference.

The Guardian - US

A once or future king? Floridians ask if DeSantis is looking forward or back

As Florida’s governor returns after his failed presidential bid, some wonder if he’s thinking about 2028 – or about his legacy

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Trump's Resurgence Puts Him on Path to GOP Nomination

Donald Trump is on track to secure the Republican nomination for the 2024 presidential election, despite previous controversies and legal challenges. Find ...

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