American politician, governor of Florida since 2019
President Trump has begun flying a $400m Boeing 747-8 donated by Qatar but used an older Air Force One during a July NATO trip after officials raised security concerns. The White House has defended the new jet as "state-of-the-art," while the FBI and a White House-led probe have sought to identify leaks about the plane's defensive capabilities; The New York Times reporters have been subpoenaed.
The Independent and Politico report that JD Vance and Marco Rubio are aligned with President Trump, with Vance serving in Iran negotiations while Rubio signals hawkish support; Trump has debated which man could best rival him in 2028, with Rubio publicly pledging support if Vance runs.
The Florida House has refused to take up Governor DeSantis’s proposed medical-conscience exemption for vaccines during a four-day special session, effectively killing the measure which had backing in the Senate. Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez has said he is uncomfortable with children attending school without vaccines that have protected public health for decades. The development follows earlier statements from the governor and health officials about ending vaccine mandates, but there has not been broad public or legislative support for sweeping exemptions.
The Supreme Court has ruled that Louisiana’s congressional map constitutes an illegal racial gerrymander, prompting state officials to suspend or delay House primaries. Early voting is starting as absentee ballots have already been mailed, with a path forward being developed with lawmakers and the Secretary of State.
AP News reports that HBO's The A List collects 15 stories from Asian and Pacific diasporas, featuring figures from Connie Chung to Tammy Duckworth. The documentary prioritizes intimate, unscripted interviews about identity and belonging within an expansive AAPI landscape.
The Florida state-run detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz is closing. Officials say detainees will be moved by early June and the facility will be broken down in the coming weeks. The closure follows mounting cost concerns and criticism of conditions, with federal and state officials weighing next steps.
Courts and lawmakers are negotiating mid-decade redistricting amid a Supreme Court ruling that weakens the Voting Rights Act. Alabama and Florida are among states revisiting congressional maps, with August special primaries and a looming federal review of district lines.
The South Carolina governor has signaled a special session on redistricting as Republicans push to redraw maps. Key issues include potentially eliminating Rep. Jim Clyburn’s Democratic seat and concerns about a “dummymander” that could dilute Black representation. The move follows pressure from Trump allies and intra-party splits among Republicans.
Texas Tech has offered to buy out its Week 1 game against Abilene Christian so it can host Texas in a potential Week 1 showdown; a bid that follows Texas coach Sarkisian’s comments on strength of schedule and a larger playoff conversation. Texas Tech supports quarterback Brendan Sorsby amid his gambling-integration case while pledging to back his reinstatement petition.
President Donald Trump has confirmed he angrily confronted Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a recent phone call over Israel's strikes in Lebanon, saying he told Netanyahu to stop. Trump has insisted the pair still have a strong relationship while US-mediated talks with Iran are continuing and fighting in Lebanon remains active.
The White House has issued a scaled-back executive order asking frontier AI firms to voluntarily share advanced models 30 days before release for cybersecurity review. Last week the administration has imposed export-style restrictions that forced Anthropic to cut access to its Fable and Mythos models, prompting industry alarm about ad hoc controls and the limits of the voluntary framework.
Trump has claimed a peace deal with Iran could be signed soon, a repeated assertion that has yet to materialize. Markets have reacted with optimism and volatility as talks remain fragile and conflict persists. The narrative centers on the tension between optimism and reality as political statements influence oil and equities.
The California vote count is under scrutiny as mail-in ballots keep the tally slow, while other states advance. California officials say delays stem from signature checks, handling a high volume of mail ballots, and staffing gaps, sparking cross‑party criticism and concerns about misinformation.
Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention center has been officially closed after a year in operation. Detainees have been transferred to other facilities as hurricane season begins. Officials say permanent closure is planned, but cost and legal challenges persist while advocates demand full restoration of the Everglades.
A federal judge blocks the Trump administration's rule redefining qualifying employers for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, while another judge rules the rule is contrary to law. The ruling preserves PSLF benefits for workers in government and nonprofits and prompts Education Department review. The litigation spans multiple states and advocacy groups.
A sweeping heatwave is driving extreme temperatures across the US, Canada, and parts of Europe. Health officials warn of heat-related risks as Fourth of July events unfold; cooling centers are opening and cities urge hydration and precautions.
A São Paulo court has convicted Audato and Ieda Denardi of intellectual neglect for homeschooling their daughters, 15 and 11, without a state-approved curriculum. They face 50 days in prison on a 2024 ruling. The case highlights Brazil’s unsettled homeschooling regulations as the couple appeals.
Florida’s state education board has voted to bar access to 28 state colleges and adult education programs for those not legally present in the U.S. The move follows prior steps to end in‑state tuition for some immigrant students. Opponents call it unconstitutional; supporters say it protects state resources.
A series of high-stakes cases and policy moves are shaping debates on deportation, capital punishment, and post-release care across the US and UK, as authorities face mounting scrutiny over decades of systemic failures.
Florida is preparing to execute 74-year-old Dennis Sochor, potentially the oldest inmate in state history, with a three-drug lethal injection at Florida State Prison. He is among three elderly inmates scheduled to die within a month, as Florida’s death row population continues to age. The governor’s scheduling discretion remains a point of commentary as appeals are exhausted.
Sochor has been executed by lethal injection at Florida State Prison in Starke for the 1982 murder of 18-year-old Patricia Gifford, becoming the oldest death-row inmate to be executed in Florida’s modern history. The state’s aging death row population continues to shape its judicial calendar.
Palm Beach County debates Project Tango, a large AI data center proposal near Mar-a-Lago. Voters cite infrastructure, water, and schooling concerns as developers promise tax revenue and jobs amid a national data-center buildout.