copenlu/druid huggingface dataset:
Claim: "(Ron) DeSantis' bill would remove: background checks, instruction, training and oversight." (Gavin Newsom, 2023-02-23)
Evidence (2023-05-15): SARASOTA — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed three bills that will bring major changes to Florida’s colleges and universities, staging the moment at a school that has come to be the centerpiece of his campaign to remold higher education. [...] DeSantis signed SB 266, which restricts certain topics from being taught in general education courses, the lower-level classes that all students must take for their degrees. It also expands the hiring and firing powers of university boards and presidents, limits protections for tenured faculty members and prohibits spending related to diversity, equity and inclusion programs beyond what is required by accreditors. [...] DeSantis said SB 266 will allow university presidents to run their institutions instead of "a cabal of faculty." He said he would allocate $30 million to the Hamilton Center, a civics institute at the University of Florida.
Claim: "(Ron) DeSantis' bill would remove: background checks, instruction, training and oversight." (Gavin Newsom, 2023-02-23)
Evidence (2023-05-26): The new law will allow anyone who can legally own a gun in Florida to carry one without a permit. It means training and a background check will not be required to carry concealed guns in public. It takes effect July 1. [...] DeSantis has said he thinks Florida should go even further and allow people to openly carry guns. While some lawmakers have pushed for open carry, it doesn’t appear the Legislature will pass such legislation this session. [...] DeSantis has since signed bills to enhance state oversight of the resort’s monorail as well as undo agreements made by the Disney board before the state took it over.
Claim: "(Ron) DeSantis' bill would remove: background checks, instruction, training and oversight." (Gavin Newsom, 2023-02-23)
Evidence (2022-08-04): DeSantis said, "They are literally chopping off the private parts of young kids." [...] Email interview with Christina Pushaw, DeSantis' press secretary, Aug. 5, 2022 [...] Tampa Bay Times, DeSantis removes Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren, Aug. 4, 2022
Claim: "(Ron) DeSantis' bill would remove: background checks, instruction, training and oversight." (Gavin Newsom, 2023-02-23)
Evidence (2024-05-03): Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed bills that include seeking to prevent "indoctrination" in teacher-training programs and beginning to allow credit unions to hold state money. [...] DeSantis said the measure, which will take effect July 1, "prohibits the indoctrination" of prospective teachers. [...] DeSantis on Thursday also signed a bill (HB 989) that included priorities of state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, including allowing state funds to be deposited in credit unions. In the past, only banks have been eligible.
Claim: "(Ron) DeSantis' bill would remove: background checks, instruction, training and oversight." (Gavin Newsom, 2023-02-23)
Evidence (2022-06-30): PolitiFact found that DeSantis’ portrayal was inaccurate. The bill would authorize the education secretary to make grants to support educational programs in civics. It doesn’t mention critical race theory. [...] We rate DeSantis’ claim False. [...] National Review, DeSantis Blasts Fake Civics Bill, July 5, 2022
Claim: "(Ron) DeSantis' bill would remove: background checks, instruction, training and oversight." (Gavin Newsom, 2023-02-23)
Evidence (2023-01-30): Florida House Speaker Paul Renner is pushing a measure that would allow people to carry concealed firearms without a permit and without training, saying he wants to remove the "government permission slip." Renner had previously said that he wanted a permitless carry bill — something Gov. Ron DeSantis has also advocated for — during this year’s legislative session, which starts March 7. He announced the legislation during a news conference Monday, surrounded by the bill’s sponsors and Florida sheriffs. [...] Renner said the measure would remove all requirements from the concealed carry permit process, including training.
Claim: "(Ron) DeSantis' bill would remove: background checks, instruction, training and oversight." (Gavin Newsom, 2023-02-23)
Evidence (2023-02-11): Does HB 543 remove gun background checks, instruction, training and oversight, as Newsom claimed? [...] "If this bill passes as written, there will be no law in Florida requiring government oversight, instruction, training, or a background check to carry a concealed weapon," said Aubrey Jewett, a University of Central Florida political science professor. [...] Newsom said DeSantis’ legislation would "remove background checks, instruction, training and oversight."
Claim: "(Ron) DeSantis' bill would remove: background checks, instruction, training and oversight." (Gavin Newsom, 2023-02-23)
Evidence (2022-04-07): DeSantis responded that it would "violate your fiduciary duty if you liquidated at massive losses for political reasons rather than for the best interests of the beneficiaries." Taylor agreed with DeSantis’ characterization. [...] Email interview with Christina Pushaw, DeSantis press secretary, April 6, 2022
Claim: "(Ron) DeSantis' bill would remove: background checks, instruction, training and oversight." (Gavin Newsom, 2023-02-23)
Evidence (2022-07-27): Charlie Crist: Ron DeSantis "opposes any background checks on guns, even for violent criminals." [...] Then Crist moved on to guns, "Gov. Ron DeSantis ... opposes any background checks on guns, even for violent criminals." [...] But the campaign couldn’t point to a specific statement that suggested DeSantis opposes all background checks, either. Further, DeSantis hasn’t tried to remove such measures, though it’s not clear he could.
Claim: "(Ron) DeSantis' bill would remove: background checks, instruction, training and oversight." (Gavin Newsom, 2023-02-23)
Evidence (2023-04-03): TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Monday, giving the governor another legislative victory as he prepares a campaign for president. [...] The new law will allow anyone who can legally own a gun in Florida to carry one without a permit. It means training and a background check will not be required to carry concealed guns in public. It takes effect July 1. [...] "It is shameful that so soon after another tragic school shooting, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a permitless concealed carry bill behind closed doors," said White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. "This is the opposite of common-sense gun safety."
Claim: "(Ron) DeSantis' bill would remove: background checks, instruction, training and oversight." (Gavin Newsom, 2023-02-23)
Evidence (2023-06-30): Florida’s new DeSantis-backed laws address immigration, guns and more [...] DeSantis will also be able to tout expanded gun rights under a new law that allows anyone legally able to own a gun to carry it concealed in public without a permit. While concealed weapons permits will still be issued, those choosing to carry without one won’t be subject to a background check or training. [...] DeSantis defended the law using his campaign Twitter account, saying President Joe Biden and Attorney General Merrick Garland are siding with the Chinese Communist Party.
Claim: "(Ron) DeSantis' bill would remove: background checks, instruction, training and oversight." (Gavin Newsom, 2023-02-23)
Evidence (2022-03-23): State lawmakers approved a bill that would prohibit classroom instruction on these issues in kindergarten through third grade. HB 1557 awaits the signature of Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican who has stood up for the bill as it has come under criticism from Walt Disney World, LGBTQ activists, the Biden White House and "Saturday Night Live." [...] Ron DeSantis, tweet, March 14, 2022 Ron DeSantis, tweet, March 16, 2022
Claim: "(Ron) DeSantis' bill would remove: background checks, instruction, training and oversight." (Gavin Newsom, 2023-02-23)
Evidence (2023-01-30): Does HB 543 remove gun background checks, instruction, training and oversight, as Newsom claimed? [...] "If this bill passes as written, there will be no law in Florida requiring government oversight, instruction, training, or a background check to carry a concealed weapon," said Aubrey Jewett, a University of Central Florida political science professor. [...] Newsom said DeSantis' legislation would "remove background checks, instruction, training and oversight."
Claim: "(Ron) DeSantis' bill would remove: background checks, instruction, training and oversight." (Gavin Newsom, 2023-02-23)
Evidence (2023-04-03): By — Brendan Farrington, Associated Press Brendan Farrington, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/desantis-signs-bill-allowing-floridians-to-carry-concealed-guns-without-a-permit Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter DeSantis signs bill allowing Floridians to carry concealed guns without a permit Nation Apr 3, 2023 12:43 PM EDT TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Monday, giving the governor another legislative victory as he prepares a campaign for president. The new law will allow anyone who can legally own a gun in Florida to carry one without a permit. It means training and a background check will not be required to carry concealed guns in public. It takes effect July 1. READ MORE: Desantis war on ‘woke’ colleges sparks fear among professors, students The arguments over the legislation were divided along political lines, with Republicans saying law-abiding citizens have a right to carry guns and protect themselves. They say most people will still want to get a permit because it will allow them to carry concealed weapons in states with reciprocal agreements and to be able to purchase guns without a waiting period.
Claim: "(Ron) DeSantis' bill would remove: background checks, instruction, training and oversight." (Gavin Newsom, 2023-02-23)
Evidence (2024-01-25): At a February 2023 press conference announcing the proposed legislation that would ultimately become SB 266, Governor DeSantis publicly called "unproductive" tenured professors the "most significant deadweight costs" at Florida universities. He sought "to give the boards of trustees and the presidents of the universities the power to call a post-tenure review at any time," a proposal eventually removed from SB 266.74 [...] 100. Quoted in Tressie McMillan Cottom, "What It Is Like to Teach in the Cross Hairs of Ron DeSantis," New York Times, June 27, 2023. [...] 104. Cottom, "What It Is Like to Teach in the Cross Hairs of Ron DeSantis."
Claim: "(Ron) DeSantis' bill would remove: background checks, instruction, training and oversight." (Gavin Newsom, 2023-02-23)
Evidence (2023-01-31): The GOP’s idea of "freedom." (video from @JagsFanBrian) pic.twitter.com/4oNKO9AMxn — No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen (@NoLieWithBTC) January 30, 2023 —@GavinNewsome: FACT: Permitless carry does not make you safer. States that allow concealed carry have higher gun homicide rates. DeSantis’ bill would remove: —background checks — instruction — training+oversight and he’s proposing it near the 5th anniversary of Parkland. —@GiffordsCourage: The Speaker of the Florida House just announced a permitless carry bill. No more training, background checks, or permits. Just lawlessness. There is NOTHING safe about letting anyone and everyone carry loaded guns in crowded spaces, no questions asked. [...] — TOP STORY — "Florida leaders propose allowing concealed guns without permits" via Jeffrey Schweers and Skyler Swisher of the Orlando Sentinel — Calling the right to bear arms "central to our freedom," House Speaker Paul Renner unveiled a bill removing Florida requirements for a permit and training to carry concealed guns, an idea endorsed by DeSantis.
Claim: "(Ron) DeSantis' bill would remove: background checks, instruction, training and oversight." (Gavin Newsom, 2023-02-23)
Evidence (2023-03-31): But as schools increasingly become a battleground in American politics and Gov. Ron DeSantis eyes a potential presidential bid, an emboldened Republican supermajority in the Legislature is renewing efforts to make changes to the state’s K-12 education system and the local authorities that oversee it. [...] The Florida Education Association, the largest union in the state, said the bill was about "revenge," as teachers unions played a key role in supporting DeSantis’ Democratic gubernatorial opponent, Charlie Crist, and his running mate, Karla Hernández-Mats, who is the head of United Teachers of Dade. Easing up on certifications: DeSantis has signed into law a measure that will make it easier for teachers to get certifications by creating additional methods to demonstrate the expertise required to be certified. For example, the requirement of mastery of general knowledge will be waived for an individual who has been provided three years of support and instruction and who has been rated effective or highly effective for each of the previous three years.
Claim: "(Ron) DeSantis' bill would remove: background checks, instruction, training and oversight." (Gavin Newsom, 2023-02-23)
Evidence (2024-04-12): TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill limiting civilian investigations by government-affiliated boards into the behavior of local law enforcement officers, including in Miami, St. Petersburg and Tampa. [...] But police unions and law enforcement officials applauded the law, with DeSantis describing police review boards on Friday as a "political weapon" at the bill signing in St. Augustine at the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office. [...] He said the legislation is a useful step that will encourage more uniformity statewide, instead of the current patchwork of boards that have a range of structures and abilities. But he added that without review boards, departments have other checks and balances in place to investigate bad behavior and implement improvements, including internal affairs units and the state’s Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
Claim: "(Ron) DeSantis' bill would remove: background checks, instruction, training and oversight." (Gavin Newsom, 2023-02-23)
Evidence (2024-10-04): - DeSantis, Ron [R-FL] [4] [...] - DeNardis, Lawrence J. [R-CT] [1] [...] - DeSantis, Ron [R-FL] [44]
Claim: "(Ron) DeSantis' bill would remove: background checks, instruction, training and oversight." (Gavin Newsom, 2023-02-23)
Evidence (2024-01-22): Republicans in other states have recently pushed or enacted legislation that would limit or end academic tenure. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a former Republican presidential candidate, signed a law in 2022 that made it harder for state university professors to retain tenure and required university boards to review them every five years.
Claim: "(Ron) DeSantis' bill would remove: background checks, instruction, training and oversight." (Gavin Newsom, 2023-02-23)
Evidence (2024-07-17): Several of DeSantis’s proposals have drawn substantial dissent even among typical conservative allies and business groups. Libertarian groups such as Americans for Prosperity have criticized his efforts to dramatically increase the power of the government.24Ken Klippenstein, "Exclusive: Two Koch-Backed Groups Speak Out Against Ron DeSantis’s Attack on Journalists," The Intercept, March 24, 2023, https://theintercept.com/2023/03/24/ron-desantis-news-media-koch/ The Cato Institute called the 11th Circuit’s invalidation of Florida’s social media content and transparency law a "win for the right to moderate online content."25Thomas A. Berry and Nicole Saad Bembridge, "An Eleventh Circuit Win for the Right to Moderate Online Content, Cato Institute, May 26, 2022, https://www.cato.org/blog/eleventh-circuit-win-right-moderate-online-content. See also the Cato Institute’s amicus brief opposing SB 7072, https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/22/22-393/244107/20221027122202926_Netchoice_Final%20Brief.pdf But many on the right have warmed to DeSantis’s policies and his self-created persona as a conservative warrior fighting liberal elitism.
Claim: "(Ron) DeSantis' bill would remove: background checks, instruction, training and oversight." (Gavin Newsom, 2023-02-23)
Evidence (2020-07-06): a lot on its plate - Florida Supreme Court approves DeSantis’ ask for grand jury on school safety - FSBA Session Spotlight — February 22, 2019 - Senate Education Leaders Announce 2019 Priorities - School board term limits moves through second House committee - DeSantis: Use Trump tax plan to expand charter schools - FSBA Session Spotlight — February 15, 2019 - Gov. DeSantis proposes new program to end FTC wait list - Gov. Ron DeSantis reveals plan to eliminate scholarship wait list - Governor Ron DeSantis Calls for Statewide Grand Jury on School Safety - Bill to arm Florida teachers passes first committee along party lines - FSBA Session Spotlight – February 8, 2019 - Ron DeSantis announces $422 million increase in teacher bonuses under new program - School board term limits proposal advances in Florida House - Ron DeSantis proposes record $91.3 billion budget, more spending on students - DeSantis takes aim at Common Core in executive order - DeSantis issues executive order on workforce education, requests millions for technical programs - DeSantis weighs in on school safety, supports letting trained school employees carry guns - Florida bill would allow schools to teach alternatives to evolution, climate change
Claim: "(Ron) DeSantis' bill would remove: background checks, instruction, training and oversight." (Gavin Newsom, 2023-02-23)
Evidence (2023-05-24): The new law will allow anyone who can legally own a gun in Florida to carry one without a permit. It means training and a background check will not be required to carry concealed guns in public. It takes effect July 1. Nearly 3 million Floridians have a concealed weapons permit. While a background check and three-day waiting period will still be required to purchase a gun from a licensed dealer, they are not required for private transactions or exchanges of weapons. READ MORE: A year after Uvalde elementary school shooting, investigation of police response continues DeSantis has said he thinks Florida should go even further and allow people to openly carry guns. While some lawmakers have pushed for open carry, it doesn’t appear the Legislature will pass such legislation this session. Still, the governor has boosted the law, releasing a statement that read "Constitutional Carry is in the books" after he signed it into law. Diversity Another new law bans colleges from using state or federal funding for diversity, equity and inclusion programs, a consistent target of DeSantis. Such initiatives, sometimes referred to as DEI, have come under increasing criticism from Republicans who argue the programs are racially divisive.
Claim: "(Ron) DeSantis' bill would remove: background checks, instruction, training and oversight." (Gavin Newsom, 2023-02-23)
Evidence (2023-11-19): Latest Half-True Fact-checks on Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom stated on November 19, 2023 in a statement on X: In Florida, "any woman who has an abortion after six weeks — and any doctor who gives her care — will be guilty of a felony." Gavin Newsom stated on September 27, 2023 in an interview with Sean Hannity: "We are more energy independent today" under President Joe Biden. Gavin Newsom stated on January 30, 2023 in a tweet: "(Ron) DeSantis' bill would remove: background checks, instruction, training and oversight." Gavin Newsom stated on August 9, 2021 in a tweet: "California is moving folks out of encampments, into safe housing and getting them the mental health services they need." Gavin Newsom stated on March 9, 2021 in a State of the State Address: "California’s [COVID-19] death rate has remained one of the lowest per capita in the nation: 134 deaths per 100,000, compared to 158 nationally, 153 in Texas and 247 in New York." [...] Gavin Newsom stated on January 30, 2023 in a tweet: "(Ron) DeSantis' bill would remove: background checks, instruction, training and oversight."
Claim: "(Ron) DeSantis' bill would remove: background checks, instruction, training and oversight." (Gavin Newsom, 2023-02-23)
Evidence (2023-11-30): Gavin Newsom stated on November 30, 2023 in a debate: "When (Ron DeSantis) was in Congress, he supported amnesty." Gavin Newsom stated on November 19, 2023 in a statement on X: In Florida, "any woman who has an abortion after six weeks — and any doctor who gives her care — will be guilty of a felony." Gavin Newsom stated on September 27, 2023 in an interview with Sean Hannity: "We are more energy independent today" under President Joe Biden. Gavin Newsom stated on June 12, 2023 in a TV interview: "Per capita, more Floridians move to California than Californians moving to Florida." Gavin Newsom stated on May 7, 2023 in a tweet: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott "cut $211 million in mental health funding." Gavin Newsom stated on January 30, 2023 in a tweet: "(Ron) DeSantis' bill would remove: background checks, instruction, training and oversight." Gavin Newsom stated on January 23, 2023 in a tweet: "The USA has a gun homicide rate 26 times higher than our peers." Gavin Newsom stated on August 9, 2021 in a tweet: "California is moving folks out of encampments, into safe housing and getting them the mental health services they need." [...] Gavin Newsom stated on January 30, 2023 in a tweet: "(Ron) DeSantis' bill would remove: background checks, instruction, training and oversight."
Claim: "(Ron) DeSantis' bill would remove: background checks, instruction, training and oversight." (Gavin Newsom, 2023-02-23)
Evidence (2024-06-22): Florida lawmakers were particularly active this week in furthering the agenda of Gov. Ron DeSantis. [...] - Other bills heading to DeSantis’ desk include one that would weaken local regulations, such as those related to environmental protection or social justice, and another that targets transgender bathroom use. - Meanwhile, DeSantis signed into law a bill banning state agencies and local governments from considering climate change and diversity when investing money, as well as a measure expanding the state’s death penalty in defiance of a past Supreme Court ruling.
Claim: "(Ron) DeSantis' bill would remove: background checks, instruction, training and oversight." (Gavin Newsom, 2023-02-23)
Evidence (2023-03-01): Closer to home, in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state legislature have criminalized the teaching of "divisive topics," that are insufficiently patriotic. DeSantis has already demonstrated a willingness to punish businesses, like Disney, that don’t comply with such local laws.
Claim: “Elon Musk calls for ban on ‘The View,’ ‘I’d rather walk barefoot on hot asphalt than watch ‘The View.’” (Facebook posts, 2024-07-27)
Evidence (2024-07-27): This claim originated on a self-described satire site.
Claim: “Elon Musk calls for ban on ‘The View,’ ‘I’d rather walk barefoot on hot asphalt than watch ‘The View.’” (Facebook posts, 2024-07-27)
Evidence (2023-11-30): The View resoundingly roasted Elon Musk on this morning’s episode after his temper flared at The New York Times‘ DealBook summit yesterday (Nov. 29), where he dropped an F-bomb while discussing X’s advertising boycott. Musk, who purchased X (formerly known as Twitter) in 2022 and has since made some sweeping changes to the site, apologized for an antisemitic post he made earlier this month, before cursing out advertisers who have left X. [...] Sunny Hostin couldn’t hide her disdain for Musk on The View, ripping the billionaire for his management of X.