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Florida Governor and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference at the Celebrate Freedom Foundation Hangar in West Columbia, S.C. July 18, 2023. For DeSantis, Tuesday was supposed to mark a major moment to help reset his stagnant Republican presidential campaign. But yet again, the moment was overshadowed by Donald Trump. The former president was the overwhelming focus for much of the day as DeSantis spoke out at a press conference and sat for a highly anticipated interview designed to reassure anxious donors and primary voters that he's still well-positioned to defeat Trump.(AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

DeSantis fights to reset his stagnant campaign as Trump dominates the 2024 conversation

By Steve Peoples and Meg Kinnard and Brian Slodysko - Associated Press

Republican presidential candidate former Vice President Mike Pence, center, is awarded the "Defender of Israel" award by Pastor John Hagee, right, Christians United For Israel (CUFI) Founder and Chairman, at a CUFI Night to Honor Israel event, during the CUFI Summit 2023, Monday, July 17, 2023, in Arlington, Va., at the Crystal Gateway Marriott. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Crowded GOP field vies for the Christian Zionist vote as Israel’s rightward shift spurs protests

By Tiffany Stanley - Associated Press

Florida Gov. and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference at the Celebrate Freedom Foundation Hangar in West Columbia, S.C. Tuesday, July 18, 2023. DeSantis visited South Carolina to file his 2024 candidacy for president. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

Trump and his legal problems overshadow DeSantis campaigning in South Carolina

By Meg Kinnard and Michelle L. Price - Associated Press

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican presidential candidate, speaks during a press conference at the Celebrate Freedom Foundation Hangar in West Columbia, S.C., Tuesday, July 18, 2023. DeSantis visited South Carolina to file his 2024 candidacy for president. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

DeSantis blames ‘motivated reasoning’ for reports that his campaign is floundering

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican presidential candidate, speaks during a press conference at the Celebrate Freedom Foundation Hangar in West Columbia, S.C., Tuesday, July 18, 2023. DeSantis visited South Carolina to file his 2024 candidacy for president. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

DeSantis comes out swinging — and misses

By Kelly Sadler - The Washington Times

Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to the Christians United For Israel (CUFI) Summit 2023, Monday, July 17, 2023, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Civil rights groups sue Florida officials over new immigration law

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Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to the Christians United For Israel (CUFI) Summit 2023, Monday, July 17, 2023, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Gov. DeSantis woos Christian conservatives with pro-Israel message

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds reacts after signing a new law banning abortions after six weeks of pregnancy before speaking at the Family Leadership Summit, Friday, July 14, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa Gov. Reynolds bristles at being DeSantis’ running mate: ‘I’m busy’

By Ramsey Touchberry - The Washington Times

People listen as former President Donald Trump speaks at the Turning Point Action conference, Saturday, July 15, 2023, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Turning Point Action’s student activists were torn between Trump and DeSantis last year. Not anymore

By Jill Colvin - Associated Press

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talks with audience members during a fundraising picnic for U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Sioux Center, Iowa. DeSantis is cutting campaign staff as he struggles to catch former President Donald Trump in the GOP’s crowded primary contest while facing sudden financial pressure. DeSantis let go fewer than 10 paid staffers late last week. That's according to a DeSantis aide granted anonymity to discuss internal campaign strategy. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

DeSantis says Trump leads in the polls, thanks to indictment ‘sympathy’

By Ramsey Touchberry - The Washington Times

Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to reporters at U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn's Annual BBQ, Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Ankeny, Iowa. DeSantis is cutting campaign staff as he struggles to catch former President Donald Trump in the GOP’s crowded primary contest while facing sudden financial pressure. DeSantis let go fewer than 10 paid staffers late last week. That's according to a DeSantis aide granted anonymity to discuss internal campaign strategy. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

DeSantis presidential campaign is cutting staff as new financial pressure emerges

By Steve Peoples - Associated Press

FILE - Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his wife Casey, walk in the July 4th parade, July 4, 2023, in Merrimack, N.H. As the six month sprint to the Iowa caucuses begins, the sprawling field of Republican presidential candidates is facing growing pressure to prove they can become serious challengers to former President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Reba Saldanha, File)

GOP White House hopefuls face mounting pressure to stop Trump in Iowa

By Thomas Beaumont and Steve Peoples - Associated Press

A statue of Walt Disney and Micky Mouse stands in front of the Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Jan. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Disney is asking a judge to toss a lawsuit from DeSantis appointees

By Mike Schneider - Associated Press

Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his wife Casey, walk in the July 4th parade, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Merrimack, N.H. (AP Photo/Reba Saldanha)

DeSantis to become 1st GOP candidate to file for South Carolina primary during visit next week

By Meg Kinnard - Associated Press

Former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally, Friday, July 7, 2023, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Some Iowa Republicans sour on Trump after he slams the popular governor

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times