DeSantis’ Florida map draws cautious GOP praise amid court fights

Florida Republicans largely praised Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed congressional map, signaling it keeps core GOP districts while aiming to flip up to four Democratic seats; several lawmakers noted districts shifted significantly and could become more competitive, but concerns about diluting the GOP vote and potential legal challenges from Democrats persist. The live updates also touch on a broader GOP messaging push in Washington and related Capitol Hill debates over DHS funding, security after the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, and a stalled White House ballroom project.