DeSantis Takes a Stand in Shutdown Battle

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is aligning himself with conservative House Republicans, including Reps. Chip Roy, Thomas Massie, and Bob Good, who are pushing House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to embrace a government shutdown if Democrats don't agree to their hard-right policy demands. DeSantis, a former member of the House Freedom Caucus, is positioning himself as a supporter of fiscal responsibility and urging Republicans to hold the line on spending. This move is seen as an attempt to boost his standing among Republican primary voters and comes as tensions within the House GOP escalate. DeSantis' involvement in the spending fight contrasts with former President Donald Trump, who has focused more on the push to impeach President Joe Biden.