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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.
Florida GOP passes immigration bill DeSantis trashes as ‘weak, weak, weak’; Will Trump settle the dispute?
TALLAHASSEE – Florida's Legislature passed a controversial package of immigration measures late Tuesday that Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized as inadequate, but a procedural maneuver might mean the govern
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.
Florida GOP lawmakers defy Gov. DeSantis, unveil own immigration plan
Lawmakers are considering stripping DeSantis of his immigration enforcement powers, which the governor used to fly migrants to Martha’s Vineyard three years ago.
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.
Inside DeSantis' immigration feud with Florida lawmakers
Gov. Ron DeSantis is in a standoff with Florida's legislative leaders that has devolved into a test of his power and influence over the state. At issue: a slate of immigration reforms that lawmakers named after President Trump and approved in place of DeSantis' own proposals.
Florida lawmakers tee up fight with DeSantis after passing immigration bill
Florida state lawmakers passed their own version of a bill aimed at curbing illegal immigration, setting up a showdown with Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), who labeled the legislation “weak.” The bill was announced earlier this week after House Speaker Daniel Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton,
DeSantis promises to veto Florida Legislature’s immigration bill amid power feud
TALLAHASSEE — After Florida legislators rejected Gov. Ron DeSantis' immigration proposals to pass their own package instead, DeSantis fired back by promising to veto their bill. DeSantis' plan for a veto comes as little surprise amid the feud between the governor and the Republican House and Senate leaders.
‘What a mess’: Florida GOP infighting expected to continue during legislative session
The GOP supermajority legislature was the first to deny a Republican governor a special session since they took control in the 1990s.
Florida House speaker on defense with GOP rank-and-file over feud with governor
Why would you put a department impacted by immigration in charge of immigration?” one Florida GOP member asked during a ...
As GOP rift widens, DeSantis pledges money to elect ‘strong conservative’ successor
If you are not willing to come out now and oppose this swampy piece of legislation, you are not going to get elected governor ...
Two Trump-backed Republicans look to strengthen House GOP majority in Florida primary
Republican voters in several Florida counties head to the polls on Tuesday, where they will select GOP nominees to fill seats ...
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Florida Legislative Revolt Over Immigration Could Be in Trouble as ‘Squish’ GOP Appears To Lack Votes To Override DeSantis’ Veto
After defying Governor DeSantis’ call for a special session, Republican lawmakers have a math problem when it comes to ...
Florida Republicans are in DC for Trump inauguration. Who is attending?
Florida’s GOP leadership will roll deep in Washington D.C. on Monday. State lawmakers will be participating in ...
As Trump looms over Florida politics, DeSantis’ power in Tallahassee wanes
The governor wasn’t able to convince lawmakers to back all his ideas on illegal immigration. But Trump’s grip got tighter ...
Senate Democratic Leader Jason Pizzo braces for special session amid GOP tensions
At Capital Tiger Bay, Pizzo urges Democrats to focus on vital issues, takes aim at GOP infighting and calls out political ...