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.
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.
DeSantis, state Republican lawmakers at odds over immigration law
Palm Beach County Rep. Mike Caruso was the only state House Republican to side with Ron DeSantis and vote against the immigration legislation proposed during the special session.
DeSantis goes on the road to slam GOP’s’ immigrant bill as ‘weak,’ promises veto
A day after the Florida Republican-controlled Legislature rebuked Ron DeSantis by passing an immigration bill called the TRUMP Act that ignored some of the governor’s priorities, the governor took to the road to blast the measure once again on Wednesday,
DeSantis vows to veto Florida Legislature's sweeping 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, who have sparred over whose proposals would best carry out President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.
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.
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 signals veto of immigration bill passed by Florida GOP lawmakers: 'Fails to meet the moment'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday he plans to veto a so-called watered-down immigration bill passed by state Republican lawmakers.
Gov. DeSantis & Legislature clash over immigration
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that he plans to use funds to primary any Republican legislator opposing his agenda on immigration.
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 ...
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DeSantis vs. GOP lawmakers: A political science expert breaks down the feud
Gov. Ron DeSantis was flying high with a presidential hopes. But this week's special session has revealed fissures between ...
DeSantis, fellow Republicans in standoff over Trump agenda: ‘Mommy and daddy are fighting’
It’s a staggering turn of events for a governor used to getting his own way — and a test of his national staying power as he ...
Ron DeSantis Reacts to Republican Rebellion in Florida
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized members of his own party for refusing to hold a special session to help implement ...
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 ...
'Toothless' and 'weak': Vitriol between DeSantis, GOP leaders makes this session special
Emotions are clearly raw. And with the two-month legislative session set to begin March 4, hard feelings are likely to endure ...
Republican Lawmakers in Florida Rebel Against DeSantis in Rare Power Move
In a special session on Monday, leaders seemed to be declaring their independence from a governor who has wielded so much ...
GOP-led Legislature refuses DeSantis bid to hinder citizen-led ballot measures
A plan by Gov. Ron DeSantis to blunt citizen-backed ballot proposals was among issues shelved by the Legislature’s Republican ...