Controversy Surrounds Florida's Six-Week Abortion Ban

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed one of the strictest abortion laws in the country, a six-week ban, without fanfare or live media coverage, reflecting his team's political calculations heading into the 2024 presidential primary where hard-line activists and voters wield influence. DeSantis has generally avoided talking about abortion, even as he tours the country touting other legislation he's signed. The governor's quiet embrace of the six-week ban underlines the continued pressure in the GOP for politicians to embrace tighter laws, even as numerous Republicans worry that abortion bans have helped sink their candidates in critical general elections.