Florida’s six-week abortion ban has come into force, closing the door – for now – on the last abortion access point in the US South. Anti-abortion campaigners have celebrated the new legislation – which replaces an existing 15-week law –…
Disney allowed to pause its federal lawsuit against Florida governor as part of settlement deal
An appellate court on Monday granted Disney’s request for a two-month pause in a federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees to Walt Disney World’s governing district after the two sides reached a settlement on separate litigation in state…
Disney reaches settlement in Florida lawsuit over theme park district
Disney has reached a settlement in its fight with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over the special district that governs Walt Disney World. In an agreement announced on Wednesday, Disney and Florida will drop the lawsuits they have filed against each…
DeSantis wins as judge dismisses Disney’s lawsuit against him
A US judge has sided with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in his fight with Disney, rejecting a lawsuit that had accused the Republican of organising a campaign of “government retaliation”. Judge Allen Winsor said the actions that Disney opposed were…
Ron DeSantis drops out of US presidential race, endorses Trump
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ended his Republican United States presidential campaign just before the New Hampshire primary and endorsed Donald Trump, after failing to emerge as a serious challenger for the White House against the 77-year-old former president. DeSantis’s…
DeSantis’ Iowa town hall interrupted by “no oil money” protester
A protester stormed the stage during Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ televised town hall in Iowa on Tuesday, briefly interrupting the proceedings while chanting, “No oil money.” The disrupter was able to unfurl a medium-sized banner in front of the White…
*Wike Fires Heads Of 21 Agencies In FCTA (DailyTrust)*DSS arrests 2 women with 1,000 rounds of ammunition (Nation)
Wike Fires Heads Of 21 Agencies In FCTA (DailyTrust) Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, approved the immediate termination of the appointments of 21 heads of parastatals, agencies, and government companies of the FCT Administration (FCTA).…
DeSantis campaign fires aide who shared clip with Nazi symbol
The US presidential campaign of Ron DeSantis has fired an aide who shared online a clip featuring a symbol that was adopted by the Nazis. Nate Hochman, a speechwriter, posted the 68-second video from a pro-DeSantis account on social media…
DeSantis campaign brings in $20m in donations, trailing Trump
The United States presidential campaign of Republican Ron DeSantis has pulled in an estimated $20m in fundraising since the Florida governor launched his bid in late May. The disclosure comes as candidates in the 2024 race file their financial disclosures…
Federal judge recuses himself from Disney, DeSantis case
A federal judge slated to preside over the lawsuit involving Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is stepping aside. U.S. Chief District Judge Mark Walker decided to remove himself from the high-profile case after attorneys for the state pushed to…