Key moments from Republican presidential debate so far
It was a race to see who out of eight candidates would make a splash during the first Republican debate.
2023-08-24 10:59
Trump leads in polls, money -- and understanding the delegate race
Former President Donald Trump has attracted a lot of attention for his lead in the polls and the money race, but he's also already ahead in an essential area that's gotten less notice: the delegate process.
2023-08-23 02:17
DeSantis campaign lays out debate strategy to donors and supporters
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is prepared to be "the center of attacks" next week at the GOP's first debate in the 2024 presidential race, according to a campaign memo obtained by CNN that lays out how DeSantis is preparing for the debate stage.
2023-08-20 05:52
DeSantis meets with Kemp in Georgia to talk 2024 race and upcoming debate
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sat down with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in Atlanta Friday morning, a source familiar with the meeting confirmed to CNN, meeting for about 30 minutes to discuss the state of the 2024 race and the upcoming Republican debate.
2023-08-19 08:28
Conservative think tank emerges as force behind DeSantis campaign
By Gram Slattery WASHINGTON In mid-March, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis described the Ukraine war as a "territorial dispute"
2023-08-18 18:20
Pro-DeSantis super PAC debate memo stirs anger and confusion from fundraisers and donors
The apparent attempt by a super PAC supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to float potential debate talking points to the Republican's presidential campaign has stirred confusion and anger from fundraisers and donors, multiple sources told CNN.
2023-08-18 08:27
Taxpayer-funded security for DeSantis jumped to $8 million as he launched presidential campaign
Florida taxpayers paid $8.8 million to protect Gov. Ron DeSantis and his family over the past year as he laid the groundwork for and then launched a presidential campaign, according to a new state report.
2023-08-16 08:50
Why Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis are both itching to debate each other
Joe Biden's aides and Sean Hannity agree on this: They both would like to see Gavin Newsom debate Ron DeSantis.
2023-08-14 02:19
Exclusive-DeSantis and his backers paid $95,000 to Iowa religious leader’s group, documents show
By Alexandra Ulmer and Joseph Tanfani As Florida Governor Ron DeSantis scrambles to shore up his struggling run
2023-08-12 19:26
Trump and DeSantis woo Iowa Republican voters in separate appearances at state fair
The 2024 Republican presidential race is playing out in close quarters Saturday at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, as former President Donald Trump and his top-polling rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, join the crowd of thousands of potential caucus-goers.
2023-08-12 19:26
Ron DeSantis and Tim Scott test whether Republicans want a brawler or uniter
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott visited Arizona's southern border last week where, after listening to harrowing stories of hardship on the path through Mexico to the United States, he declared, "The most compassionate thing we can do is tell people, 'Don't come to our border illegally.'"
2023-08-11 19:27
DeSantis suspends Orlando-area state attorney in second sacking of democratically elected prosecutor
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced the suspension of the Orlando-area state attorney, the second time he has removed a democratically elected prosecutor whose politics did not align with his conservative views.
2023-08-11 11:18