National and federal news with direct relevance to Florida and the Treasure Coast — including congressional action, federal funding, Supreme Court rulings, and Atlantic hurricane tracking.
The three-phase plan transfers federal loan management from Education to Treasury, part of dismantling the department amid high student debt in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties.
The Thonotosassa Republican and ex-Florida Secretary of State seeks to constitutionally require U.S. citizenship for presidential and congressional elections, needing two-thirds congressional approval and ratification by three-quarters of states.
Defense Secretary Hegseth defends $200B Iran war request, but fiscal hawks including Florida's signal resistance.
HR 7, referred to three committees in January, would codify Hyde Amendment limits and mandate insurance disclosures, affecting Medicaid and subsidized plans in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties.
Public records show the state requested federal disaster money for the controversial migrant detention facility, sparking scrutiny over legal use for immigration enforcement.
As Treasure Coast veterans voice skepticism, polls show no rally-around-the-flag surge for the president amid risks of prolonged conflict eroding approval.
The resolution would allow Maj. John A. Klinner, Capt. Ariana G. Savino and four other slain Air Force members to lie in state in the Rotunda, a rare tribute for service members from Palm City.
Civil liberties advocates in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties question how federal agents will store and use genetic data from detained bystanders.
Postmaster General David Steiner told Congress the agency, facing a $9 billion loss, might stop deliveries in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties without urgent intervention.
