/tags/gop GOP en-US WLRN Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT /americas/2023-10-10/latin-america-mexico-fentanyl-opioid-gop Many of the Republican candidates running for president say they'd use military force against Mexico in response to the trafficking of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT /americas/2023-10-10/latin-america-mexico-fentanyl-opioid-gop Adriana Gomez Licon and Michelle L. Price | Associated Press /government-politics/2023-08-18/miami-mayor-francis-suarez-claims-hes-qualified-for-gop-presidential-debate-but-rnc-cant-confirm Miami Mayor Francis Suarez claims he’s qualified for next week’s Republican opening presidential debate. But senior advisers with the Republican National Committee who spoke on the condition of anonymity to share internal discussions later said Suarez hasn’t yet officially met the criteria. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 18:02:45 GMT /government-politics/2023-08-18/miami-mayor-francis-suarez-claims-hes-qualified-for-gop-presidential-debate-but-rnc-cant-confirm The Associated Press /government-politics/2023-04-26/florida-gop-set-to-remove-hurdle-to-desantis-white-house-bid Florida Republicans are poised to change state law to allow GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president without having to leave office. Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:36:38 GMT /government-politics/2023-04-26/florida-gop-set-to-remove-hurdle-to-desantis-white-house-bid Anthony Izaguirre | the Associated Press /health/2023-04-13/florida-gop-passes-6-week-abortion-ban-desantis-supports The Republican-dominated Florida Legislature has approved a bill to ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. The House gave the proposal final passage on Thursday. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 21:13:44 GMT /health/2023-04-13/florida-gop-passes-6-week-abortion-ban-desantis-supports Anthony Izaguirre | the Associated Press /government-politics/national-politics/2023-03-06/3-more-republican-states-announce-theyre-leaving-a-key-voting-data-partnership Florida, Missouri and West Virginia announced they're pulling out of the Electronic Registration Information Center, or ERIC, the only system states have to share voter registration data. Mon, 06 Mar 2023 21:15:33 GMT /government-politics/national-politics/2023-03-06/3-more-republican-states-announce-theyre-leaving-a-key-voting-data-partnership Miles Parks /politics/2023-02-20/a-former-sarasota-commissioner-will-lead-florida-republicans Former Sarasota County Commissioner Ziegler has been named Florida GOP Chair, replacing state Sen. Joe Gruters, who decided not to run for reelection after holding the state chair position since 2019. Mon, 20 Feb 2023 21:19:42 GMT /politics/2023-02-20/a-former-sarasota-commissioner-will-lead-florida-republicans Associated Press /politics/2023-02-17/floridas-rick-scott-alters-policy-plan-causing-heartburn-for-gop Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida has amended a plan to overhaul how the federal government works after Democrats repeatedly seized on it to accuse Republicans of looking to cut Medicare and Social Security. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 22:34:30 GMT /politics/2023-02-17/floridas-rick-scott-alters-policy-plan-causing-heartburn-for-gop Associated Press /politics/2023-02-09/focused-on-2024-biden-sees-opportunity-in-gop-held-florida With an eye toward the 2024 campaign, President Joe Biden is venturing to Florida. It's a state defined by its growing retiree population and status as the unofficial headquarters of the modern-day Republican Party. Thu, 09 Feb 2023 13:30:00 GMT /politics/2023-02-09/focused-on-2024-biden-sees-opportunity-in-gop-held-florida Josh Boak | Associated Press, Steve Peoples | Associated Press /national/2023-02-08/at-least-9-gop-led-state-legislatures-want-to-restrict-or-criminalize-drag-shows Lawmakers in Tennessee are advancing a bill that would restrict drag show performances in the state. This bill and others like it threaten the LGBTQ community as well as businesses, critics say. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 19:30:00 GMT /national/2023-02-08/at-least-9-gop-led-state-legislatures-want-to-restrict-or-criminalize-drag-shows Jaclyn Diaz /state/2023-02-08/gop-senators-support-desantis-migrant-flights-plan A Republican-controlled Senate Committee a bill that would bolster Gov. Ron DeSantis’ efforts to send migrants to “sanctuary” cities and states. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 17:00:00 GMT /state/2023-02-08/gop-senators-support-desantis-migrant-flights-plan Jim Saunders