Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis promised to veto a sweeping immigration bill on Wednesday in the latest escalation of a statehouse showdown with Republican legislative leaders over whose proposals would best carry out President Donald Trump ’s immigration crackdown.

Former state Rep. Joel Rudman said he knew a run for Congress was a long-shot. But he also felt within hours of being sworn into a legislative term that House leadership itched for a fight with Gov. Ron DeSantis, and he wanted no part in it.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been locked in a contentious fight with the Republican-dominated state Legislature, which tried to strip away some immigration authority.

Gov. Ron DeSantis will be in Palm Beach County on Thursday morning where he is expected to attend a roundtable discussion, according to a statement from his office.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized members of his own party for refusing to hold a special session to help implement President Donald Trump's immigration policies. In a post and video shared on social media,

Gov. Ron DeSantis was flying high with a presidential hopes. But this week's special session has revealed fissures between him and a previously pliant Legislature.

Governor Ron DeSantis said ‘yes’ Wednesday morning, when he was asked if he would veto the immigration bill Florida lawmakers passed Tuesday night.

Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Central Florida Wednesday lashing out at the newly passed "TRUMP Act," a sweeping bill addressing illegal immigration that came from the Florida Legislature's special session last night.

Fla., explains how Florida is assisting President Donald Trump's efforts to secure the border on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

A push by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to crack down on ballot initiatives could have unforeseen consequences for the business interests of his state’s most prominent resident: President Donald Trump.

DeSantis claims Trump wants the strongest possible proposals, yet POTUS hasn't weighed in on the fight between Florida Republicans.