Ron DeSantis

African American leaders are arguing that DeSantis created the conditions that led to the weekend shooting, which left three Black people dead

Idalia would be the first storm to hit Florida this hurricane season and a big blow to the state, which is still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Ian almost a year ago

Following services earlier in the day, about 200 people showed up at a Sunday evening vigil a block from the Dollar General store in Jacksonville

The Republican governor has stumbled on the national stage since beginning his presidential campaign earlier this year and has at times struggled to connect with voters

The guns used in the attack were bought legally despite the shooter once being involuntarily committed for a mental health exam

The National Hurricane Center warned Saturday that the system could produce dangerous storm surge, heavy rain and strong winds

The charismatic 38-year-old businessman was met Friday by hundreds of GOP activists in small central cities near Des Moines

Ron DeSantis said at Wednesday’s debate he would make additional U.S. aid ‘contingent’ on Europe allies increasing contributions, while Vivek Ramaswamy said Ukraine funding would be better spent on the ‘invasion of our own southern border’

The governor of Florida missed the opportunity to close the gap with the former president, whose absence loomed large over the event

They already face gaps in health care and nursing home facilities properly trained to meet their needs. That’s likely to be compounded by restrictions to transgender health care

Across the U.S, books and lessons that represent different families and identities are increasingly the target of conservative pushback — even when they’re for the youngest of learners

It took more than an hour for moderators to ask about Trump’s legal battles, a discussion previewed with a video of the Atlanta jail where he will surrender on charges Thursday

DeSantis tries to take advantage of this first head-to-head to close the gap with the former president, while the rest of the pack hoped to stand out

The former president broadcasted a conversation with the controversial presenter Tucker Carlson through social networks, just before the start of the first GOP primary debate

As DeSantis prepares for the first GOP presidential debate on Wednesday night, he is one of the country’s most popular Republican politicians and a top contender for the party’s nomination

In addition to Trump, eight candidates have met the donor and polling qualifications set by the party to decide who can take part in the event

Rivals of the former U.S. president face off in the first debate as the possibility of changing the dynamics of the campaign become more and more remote

Some of the division within the field has come over whether there should be a national ban on the practice and after how many weeks

Republicans chose Milwaukee for the first debate and for the national convention in just 11 months largely because of Wisconsin’s well-earned status as a swing state

Trump had been discussing a number of debate counterprogramming options, including sitting for an interview with ex-Fox News host Tucker Carlson

According to documents filed with election authorities, the former president has been using money received from suppporters of his campaign to cover court expenses

Suarez would be perhaps the least-known Republican on the stage at Wednesday’s gathering in Milwaukee, if he is there. The Republican National Committee has not yet confirmed that he has qualified

Trump dominates the primary polls and media attention even as he faces multiple criminal indictments for alleged actions before, during and after his presidency

The case is one of two lawsuits stemming from the takeover, which was retaliation for Disney’s public opposition to the “Don’t Say Gay” legislation

Former Vice President Mike Pence is hosting mock debate sessions with someone playing the part of the former president. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has participated in weekly sessions with an eye toward drawing clear contrasts with Trump

Trump, in fewer than two hours on the steaming fairgrounds in Des Moines, attracted thousands of sweating, chanting supporters to his stops at the Iowa Pork Producers tent

A growing chorus of would-be supporters within his own party is questioning DeSantis’ core message and political instincts