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Lawsuit claims Trump library land swap violates Constitution
politics12 days ago

Lawsuit claims Trump library land swap violates Constitution

Miami residents and a Miami Dade College student filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Florida’s transfer of a 2.63‑acre parcel to Trump’s future presidential library — which could include a hotel — breaches the Domestic Emoluments Clause by giving the sitting president a financial benefit. The land, donated by Gov. Ron DeSantis, sits beside the Freedom Tower, and opponents say the site should serve MDC’s student community; the parcel’s assessed value is around $67 million and could fetch hundreds of millions on the market. The Constitutional Accountability Center and a local law firm filed the suit on behalf of the student, nearby residents, and a local nonprofit; the White House did not comment.

via AP News|
#domestic-emoluments-clause#miami-dade-college#miami-library
DeSantis backs plan to close Florida's controversial Alligator Alcatraz detention site
politics18 days ago

DeSantis backs plan to close Florida's controversial Alligator Alcatraz detention site

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signaled support for shuttering the Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention facility in the Everglades after the state spent hundreds of millions building and operating it. He cited discussions with DHS leadership and reimbursement questions, noting federal reimbursement may cover only per-detainee costs, potentially leaving Florida taxpayers on the hook. The move follows years of promotion of the site as a deterrent and signals a possible DHS shift in enforcement strategy, drawing reaction from critics and local officials.

via Miami Herald|
#alligator-alcatraz#detention-center#florida-politics
Florida GOP stalls DeSantis’ AI-regulation push during special session
politics28 days ago

Florida GOP stalls DeSantis’ AI-regulation push during special session

Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez blocked Gov. DeSantis’ attempt to regulate AI in a special session, leaving the bill unfiled and the Senate’s bipartisan AI measure unconsidered. The move keeps DeSantis’ national AI skepticism in the spotlight while he argues for federal action, highlighting a split within his party and broad concerns about AI expansion and its impact on children and jobs.

via NBC News|
#ai-regulation#florida#politics
politics28 days ago

DeSantis' Florida redistricting map pushes ahead amid GOP split and legal scrutiny

Florida’s Republican-led Legislature began a redistricting special session and quickly advanced a new congressional map that could deliver four more GOP seats, even as legal questions loom over partisan gerrymandering and whether the Fair Districts amendments apply after a state Supreme Court ruling. One Republican senator opposed the plan, Democrats and voting-rights groups promise lawsuits, and Republicans argue the map is necessary and race-neutral as it reshapes districts held by several Democrats and moves incumbents. The process has drawn criticism for timing and transparency, with questions about who reviewed the map and how it was shared with media and lawmakers before its formal submission.

via Politico|
#florida#midterms#politics
DeSantis pitches Florida map to tilt four House seats toward GOP
politics29 days ago

DeSantis pitches Florida map to tilt four House seats toward GOP

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis released a proposed U.S. House district map that would give Republicans an edge in four seats currently held by Democrats, including districts in southeast Florida and the Tampa area (Kathy Castor’s seat). With a GOP-controlled Legislature and a special session underway, lawmakers could move quickly to adopt the map, underscoring the ongoing national redistricting battle and Democrats’ concerns about how districts are drawn.

via CNN|
#florida#politics#redistricting
politics1 month ago

Florida map showdown could decide the GOP’s House edge

Florida is the likely final battleground for Republicans’ nine‑month redistricting push: lawmakers plan a special session to draw a new congressional map that could yield 3–5 Florida seats for the GOP and help preserve the party’s House majority, but the effort faces legal limits under Florida’s anti‑partisan redistricting rules and potential lawsuits as courts near the midterms; DeSantis’ ability to deliver could boost his national standing, while Democrats vow to oppose and challenge the redraws.

via Politico|
#florida#gop#house-majority
politics1 month ago

DeSantis Signs Palm Beach Airport Rename to Honor Trump

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill renaming Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald J. Trump, a move supporters call a landmark tribute but critics say it could cost millions and may require FAA approval and a rights agreement for use of Trump’s name; lawmakers debated funding for branding and signage (initial requests ranged up to $5.5 million, with a Senate recommendation around $2.75 million), while the Trump organization has pursued related trademarks and federal legislation to formalize the renaming amid Democratic opposition over costs.

via Politico|
#airports#donald-trump#florida
politics3 months ago

Casey DeSantis: The Unspoken X-Factor in Florida’s 2026 Governor Race

Casey DeSantis’s political future remains uncertain as she steps up public appearances around health initiatives, but insiders generally expect she won’t run for governor. Speculation persists, tied to her husband’s trajectory and Trump’s backing for Byron Donalds, with a June 12 entry deadline looming and the DeSantis duo remaining tight-lipped about plans.

via Politico|
#byron-donalds#casey-desantis#florida-politics
politics3 months ago

Florida’s Canadian drug-import plan stalls amid industry pushback and delays

Florida’s controversial plan to import Canadian prescription drugs, once promoted by Gov. DeSantis as a cost-saving model, has stalled despite FDA authorization and more than $82 million spent on LifeScience Logistics; Canada’s pharmaceutical industry has shown little interest and warned it could jeopardize drug supply, leaving the Lakeland facility repurposed for hurricane emergency storage and the state pursuing alternative price measures as progress remains limited.

via Politico|
#canada-drug-importation#fda#florida
state-politics3 months ago

Donalds Holds Front-Runner Status as Florida GOP Governor’s Race Sees Scramble for No. 2

Rep. Byron Donalds, backed by President Trump, leads Florida’s GOP gubernatorial primary with seven months to go, turning the contest into a race for second as DeSantis’ endorsement remains uncertain. High-profile rivals like Jay Collins and Paul Renner have entered the field but polls still show them in single digits, while hypothetical matchups with Florida’s first lady suggest Donalds would win decisively. Donalds’ fundraising (~$45 million), name ID, and a strong campaign team bolster his front-runner position, though opponents argue the race could tighten and scrutinize Donalds’ finances, his wife’s charter-school business, and past associations. DeSantis allies are divided on endorsements, with some suggesting Renner as a credible alternative; the dynamic remains fluid as campaigns eye late developments and potential new entrants into the race.

via Politico|
#byron-donalds#donalds-endorsements#florida
politics4 months ago

DeSantis Frames Farewell Florida State of the State as Push for Tax Reform and AI

In his final State of the State, term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis touts a seven-year record of “results” while urging lawmakers to advance a property tax overhaul and AI policy, and signaling support for immigration enforcement and lowering the rifle-purchase age to 18; Democrats criticize his culture-war focus and affordability concerns as House Republicans clash and questions linger over redistricting ahead of a 60-day session.

via Politico|
#artificial-intelligence#florida#politics