DeSantis signs Florida's six-week abortion ban into law

Under the law, anyone performing an abortion after six weeks of pregnancy could be charged with a third-degree felony.

• Apr 13, 2023

Florida Legislature passes abortion ban

The Florida Legislature on Thursday passed a state Senate bill which bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. Under the language of the bill, physicians could be charged with a third-degree felony. It now heads to the desk of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for his signature.

• Apr 13, 2023

"Hateful" laws make Florida travel "dangerous," groups warn

One advocacy group advised visitors to Florida to make a clear safety plan prior to travel.

• Apr 13, 2023

DeSantis & Disney clash over authority

The feud between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Disney for control over Disney's thousands of acres of land has reached a boiling point. University of Chicago professor Justin Marlowe joins to discuss.

• Apr 6, 2023

How Trump's arraignment could affect the GOP

Republican leadership is responding to the arraignment of former President Donald Trump. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett reports from near Trump's Florida club Mar-A-Lago to discuss the reaction from Trump's base and the strategy his team is implementing.

• Apr 4, 2023

Asa Hutchinson announces White House bid

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced he will run for president ahead of former President Donald Trump's arraignment in New York City. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss how Trump's indictment is affecting the 2024 race.

• Apr 3, 2023

DeSantis signs bill to carry concealed guns without a permit

Florida residents will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

• Apr 3, 2023

GOP hopeful criticizes DeSantis over delayed support of Trump before indictment

The long-shot 2024 presidential candidate says he can take Trump's agenda "further than he ever did."

• Apr 1, 2023

Florida Senate OKs easier path to imposing death penalty

The vote came in the wake of the uproar after Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz got a life sentence because the jury couldn't agree unanimously on sentencing him to death.

• Mar 31, 2023

DeSantis book tour goes to gun store

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was at a Georgia gun store on Thursday to promote his new book. While the event was planned well in advance, it was notable how soon it happened after a shooting at a Nashville school. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro joined "Red and Blue" to discuss.

• Mar 30, 2023

Florida lawmakers OK bill to carry concealed guns without a permit

Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill the Legislature is sending to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

• Mar 30, 2023

DeSantis says Florida won't help extradite Trump after indictment

Despite contention between Trump and Ron DeSantis over a bid for the White House, the Florida governor said his state "will not assist in an extradition request."

• Mar 30, 2023

Disney strips DeSantis' district oversight board of its power, board says

If the agreement is deemed to violate rules against perpetuity, it will be in effect until 21 years after the death of the last survivor of the descendants of England's King Charles III, the declaration said.

• Mar 30, 2023

2/28: Red and Blue

Ron DeSantis on book tour as 2024 speculation swirls; How Supreme Court student loan case could alter executive power.

• Feb 28, 2023

3/2: Red and Blue

President Biden meets with Senate Democrats on Capitol Hill; Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis continues book tour amid 2024 speculation.

• Mar 2, 2023

3/9: Red and Blue

Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized with a concussion; Ex-Trump official Ken Cuccinelli launches PAC for Ron DeSantis.

• Mar 9, 2023

3/15: Red and Blue

Lawmakers rebuke DeSantis for Ukraine comments; What's at stake in Texas case over abortion pill?

• Mar 15, 2023

Pro-DeSantis super PAC hires alumni from Trump, Youngkin, Cruz campaigns

"Never Back Down" super PAC is likely to be the main outside fundraising group for a potential 2024 DeSantis campaign.

• Mar 28, 2023

Trump holds first major 2024 campaign rally

Former President Donald Trump hosted his first major 2024 presidential campaign rally in Waco, Texas, over the weekend. The rally coincided with a Manhattan grand jury weighing whether it will formally indict the former president in connection to its "hush money" probe. Kevin Sheridan, a founding partner of Protean Public Affairs, a former senior adviser for the Mitt Romney-Paul Ryan 2012 campaign and a former spokesman for the Republican National Committee, joined CBS News to discuss.

• Mar 27, 2023

DEI funding for Florida public colleges under attack

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is aiming to eliminate funding for diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the state's public universities. Students across the state have staged walkouts in protest of a bill that is currently being debated by Florida lawmakers. Cristian Benavides has the details.

• Mar 25, 2023

DeSantis' time as Navy lawyer at Guantanamo

In a rare comment on his time serving in Guantanamo, Ron DeSantis described to CBS News in 2018 his role doing legal review as commanders contemplated force-feeding detainees on hunger strikes. Five years later, he said he had no authority to make that call. CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim DeFede, who interviewed DeSantis on the subject, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss.

• Mar 23, 2023

Disney World raising minimum wage to $18 an hour by year-end

Labor pact will hike the pay of thousands of costumed performers, theatrical workers and other employees at the theme park.

• Mar 23, 2023

DeSantis hits back at Trump in interview

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis spoke out in an interview with Piers Morgan about the differences between himself and former President Donald Trump. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro joins "Red and Blue" to look at what DeSantis said and what a GOP primary race between him and Trump would look like.

• Mar 22, 2023

Ron DeSantis begins to highlight his differences from Trump

DeSantis noted in an interview that his own administration in Florida lacks "daily drama" and laughed off Trump's nickname for him, "Ron DeSanctimonious."

• Mar 22, 2023

Republicans split on Ukraine ahead of 2024

Foreign policy and the future of aid to Ukraine are poised to become a top issues for Republican candidates in the 2024 presidential race. Ramesh Ponnuru, nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and editor of National Review, joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss.

• Mar 21, 2023

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