Ron DeSantis takes huge lead over Donald Trump in Republican poll | First Thing

Florida governor leads embattled ex-president for 2024 race by 23 points. Plus, oldest known pair of jeans sold in auction

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In a new poll regarding potential Republican nominees for president in 2024, the Florida governor, Ron DeSantis, led Donald Trump by 23 points.

What did the poll say about Biden? The poll put Joe Biden, the president, up 47%-40% in a notional rematch with Trump and DeSantis ahead of Biden in a notional match-up, 47%-43%.

Is Biden running? Biden, who is 80, has said he will decide on whether to run again over the Christmas holidays.

What about Mike Pence? The former vice-president said he and his wife, Karen, would also make a decision on whether to mount a run next year, after prayerful consideration" over the holiday period. We'll continue to travel, we'll continue to listen," he said.

What else is happening in Ukraine? Here's what we know on day 294 of the invasion.