Biden, Florida’s DeSantis stress unity in Hurricane Ian recovery
Fort Myers, Florida, USReuters US President Joe Biden met with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday to tour the devastation from Hurricane Ian, and stressed the need for a united federal and state effort for the lengthy recovery ahead. Biden, a Democrat, and DeSantis, his potential Republican presidential rival, have clashed over issues, including COVID-19 vaccines, […]
Updated: Death toll in Florida uncertain as Ian takes aim at Carolinas
Updated: 11:05am (AEST)Venice, Florida, USReuters Emergency crews tried on Thursday to reach stranded Florida residents as a resurgent Hurricane Ian veered toward the Carolinas after cutting a path of destruction across Florida, leaving behind deadly floodwaters, downed power lines and widespread damage. Ian, one of the strongest storms ever to hit the US mainland, flooded […]
Just a third of Americans back Republican migrant flights – Reuters/Ipsos
Washington, USReuters Only a third of Americans – including half of Republicans and one in six Democrats – say it’s OK for state officials to fly or bus migrants to other states, a sign the push by Republican Southern governors to ship foreigners north could backfire with some voters, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. Republican […]
In the US, Florida Governor defends migrant flights to Martha’s Vineyard, suggests more to come
Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, USReuters Florida’s Republican Governor on Friday defended his decision to fly dozens of migrants to the wealthy vacation island of Martha’s Vineyard from Texas, and said similar actions could follow as a political dispute over border security deepened in the run-up to US elections in November. DeSantis claimed credit for a pair […]
Florida officials: Arrested pastor not exonerated by new order listing religious services as ‘essential’
RNS When Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a 30 day stay-at-home order on Wednesday requiring the state’s residents to remain indoors to avoid spreading or contracting the novel coronavirus, he noted that the regulations do not apply to “essential activities” such as religious services. But while the order may pave the way for faith leaders […]