Ron DeSantis slows process to fill vacant Senate seat

Ron DeSantis slows the process to fill vacant Senate seat as Trump world pressure grows
President-elect Donald Trump handed Ron DeSantis a political gift this month when he gave him a U.S. Senate seat to fill. Just don’t expect the Florida governor to open it before Christmas. One of Trump's first major picks to fill his Cabinet was Florida Sen.
Ron DeSantis won't appoint Matt Gaetz to Marco Rubio's Senate seat: report
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is not expected to appoint former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) to Sen. Marco Rubio's (R-FL) seat after he resigns to become President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of state. Speculation mounted that Gaetz might be appointed to the Senate seat after he withdrew as Trump's attorney general nominee Thursday.
Ron DeSantis knocks no-show Senators — including JD Vance, Marco Rubio — after ‘leftist’ judicial confirmation
Senators approved Embry Kidd on a 49-45 vote. But five Republicans missed the vote. That includes Rubio, who is Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of State, and Vice President-elect JD Vance, who could be a DeSantis opponent in the 2028 Republican Presidential Primary race.
Ron DeSantis slows the process to fill Marco Rubio's Senate seat as pressure from Trump world grows
Ron DeSantis intends to pick someone to fill the Senate seat being vacated by Marco Rubio by early January. President-elect Donald Trump handed Ron DeSantis a political gift this month when he gave him a U.
Florida Gov. DeSantis ‘not in a hurry’ to pick Marco Rubio’s Senate replacement amid Lara Trump push
The governor will be conducting a thorough vetting process and interview process in December that will involve several candidates,” a DeSantis aide said.
Can DeSantis run in 2026? Matt Gaetz and others who may get in race for Florida governor
After Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination for U.S. Attorney General and announced he wasn't returning to Congress, some think ...
DeSantis faces key appointments: Who will fill Rubio’s Senate Seat and Patronis’ CFO role?
Not only does Florida Governor Ron DeSantis hold the power to appoint a temporary successor to Marco Rubio's U.S. Senate seat ...
Open carry gun law sputters in Florida Legislature, despite backing from DeSantis
The new GOP Senate President Ben Albritton said he isn’t on board, pointing to objections from law enforcement. That has ...
Gov. Ron DeSantis awards $433K to military communities in Okaloosa, Bay counties
FORT WALTON BEACH — Gov. Ron DeSantis has awarded $2.1 million to military-supporting infrastructure in Florida, including ...
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Ron DeSantis says Marco Rubio replacement senator must have ‘proven record of results’ as MAGA pushes for Lara Trump appointment
Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that whoever he picks to replace Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) must have a ...
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Governor DeSantis Announces Over $2.1 Million in Grants to Enhance Florida's Military Installations and Boost Local Economies
Florida Governor DeSantis allocates $2.1 million for military support and economic growth through the Defense Reinvestment ...
Ron’s choice: Replacing Rubio pits his future against his loyalty to Trump
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is facing pressure from Team Trump to appoint the president-elect’s daughter-in-law. Will he ...
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Ron DeSantis Can’t Stop Copying Trump
Ron DeSantis just can’t seem to drop the wannabe Trump routine. The Florida governor will stage an Apprentice -style ...
Gov. Ron DeSantis thanks Florida's state workers with 5-day Thanksgiving Day weekend
Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced a five-day Thanksgiving weekend for state workers, closing state offices Wednesday, Thursday ...