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Ron DeSantis is cracking down on education in Florida, and now some schools are cutting back on Shakespeare to comply with the governor’s expansive slate of restrictions. The Tampa Bay Times reported on Monday that schools in Hillsborough County, which includes Tampa Bay and the surrounding area, are mostly assigning …

Ron DeSantis has replaced his campaign manager as his bid to topple Donald Trump continues to falter. The Florida governor has reassigned Generra Peck, replacing him with James Uthmeier, his chief of staff. The move, which was first reported by The Messenger, comes amid a series of changes DeSantis hopes …

His “retirement” a decade ago didn’t last. It couldn’t possibly. Steven Soderbergh is just too curious, too prolific, and far too in love with the work — the process of assembling a team to complete a herculean task, in particular — to hang it up. It’s a big reason why …

Ron DeSantis acknowledged on Friday that many of the false claims promoted by former President Donald Trump in the aftermath of the 2020 election were “unsubstantiated.” According to a report from The New York Times, while addressing reporters after a campaign event in Iowa, the Florida governor and presidential hopeful …

Robert Bigelow has realized that building inflatable, orbiting motels is only the second-most ridiculous way he’s burning cash. The ultra-wealthy hotel magnate, who has donated more than $20 million to the pro-Ron DeSantis super PAC “Never Back Down” told Reuters on Friday that the presidential candidate needs to make major …

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has finally accepted California Governor Gavin Newsom‘s challenge to a debate. “Absolutely,” DeSantis confirmed during Sean Hannity’s Fox News show on Wednesday. “I’m game. Let’s get it done. Just tell me when and where.” The Florida Republican and California Democrathave repeatedly sparred over book bans, guns, …

Florida’s laws banning instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity could mean the state’s high schoolers will no longer be able to take AP Psychology. According to a statement released Thursday by the College Board, the nonprofit responsible for managing the SAT’s and Advanced Placement courses, Florida has “effectively banned …

If cratering polling and campaign finance woes weren’t enough, the Florida governor’s run for the Republican 2024 presidential nomination was also marred in recent weeks by two instances of poorly thought-out posting. Leaked chat messages obtained by Semafor have revealed members of Ron DeSantis’ campaign staff discussing the creation and …

Presidential candidates like to distinguish themselves from their rivals, and while it’s common for prospective nominees to highlight their stance on issues like the economy and national defense, it’s rare that a candidate comes out in support of shutting down the government. On Tuesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis did just …

During a “reboot” that Ron DeSantis’ allies had hoped would prove his terminally online campaign could change its ways, the governor has pivoted to more of the same —and key allies and donors are threatening to jump ship. Various big DeSantis donors have been furious that the campaign seemed to …