Where Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans Clash on Immigration
Florida lawmakers defied DeSantis and approved their own version of sweeping immigration reforms amid a GOP power struggle.
DeSantis Says He Will Veto Immigration Bill in Clash With Lawmakers
The veto pledge capped a dramatic few days in which Republican legislators publicly criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis and portrayed themselves as truer allies of President Trump.
What to watch for as DeSantis, GOP leaders clash over immigration
The Florida Legislature still must send the bill to him before he acts. Here’s what to watch for in the coming days.
New Florida House Speaker defends bucking DeSantis over immigration legislation
Although I can’t message it to the masses the way [DeSantis] can, I feel very comfortable with the position of the Legislature,” the Miami lawmaker said.
Florida Legislature passes sweeping immigration bill bashed by DeSantis
"Just like all the immigration bills we passed, it isn't a silver bullet, but we're moving the ball forward, and we have to support the president."
DeSantis repeats threat to veto 'weak, destructive' state immigration crackdown bill
Flanked by Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, Gov. Ron DeSantis said the bill would deter local law enforcement from deporting undocumented immigrants.
Florida Legislature votes to strip DeSantis of immigration oversight powers
DeSantis said his office was not involved in discussions about the bill that passed Tuesday, which he called “weak, weak, weak.”
After Rebuke From Legislative Leaders, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Pledges to Veto Immigration Bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis promised Wednesday to veto a sweeping immigration bill, in the latest escalation of a statehouse showdown between the governor and the state's Republican legislative leadership,
DeSantis suggests he will back challengers to GOP lawmakers who spurned him on immigration
"For the 2026 cycle, the FFF will ... support strong conservative candidates in legislative primaries," DeSantis said.
DeSantis said he talked to Trump amid fight with legislators on immigration laws
Lawmakers are proposing to transfer much of DeSantis’ immigration oversight authority to Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson.
DeSantis plans to veto Florida immigration bill passed by GOP Legislature
The veto decision represents further decay of the quickly deteriorating relationship between the governor and Legislature.
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Playbook: Tragedy on the Potomac
It’s also unclear how Trump will pull off the expansion, since he “initially described his decision as an executive order, but the White House subsequently released it as a memorandum.” ...
Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal money after widespread confusion
President Donald Trump’s budget office on Wednesday rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal loans and grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across ...