Overview
- Sources say John Guard’s nomination to the Middle District of Florida is on hold indefinitely after he was subpoenaed in the investigation.
- At the White House’s direction, Sen. Rick Scott has withheld a blue slip, preventing a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, according to Axios.
- Reporting details a three-step path for the funds: Centene to Hope Florida, Hope Florida to two committees, then $8.5 million to Keep Florida Clean.
- Emails reported by the Miami Herald/Tampa Bay Times show Guard signed the settlement after privately raising concerns about the arrangement.
- Gov. Ron DeSantis denies wrongdoing, and insiders told Axios Guard could still be reconsidered if the probe resolves quickly.