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.
Florida drivers in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties face looming gas price hikes as Trump's 48-hour ultimatum halts tanker traffic in the vital strait.
Thirteen lawmakers signed a letter urging Trump to impose seasonal tariff-rate quotas on fruits and vegetables during the USMCA review to safeguard Treasure Coast agriculture.
Treasure Coast scholars criticize Defense Secretary's crusader tattoos and Pentagon worship services as US-Israel conflict with Islamic theocracy escalates.
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.
James 'Jimmy' Gracey, 20, from Illinois, vanished after leaving a nightclub during spring break, a stark warning for Treasure Coast students traveling abroad.
HHS targets California and 12 other states for requiring insurance to cover abortions under the 2005 Weldon Amendment, threatening federal funds, while Florida's policies keep it out of the investigations.
As Japan and allies withhold military aid for Strait of Hormuz coalition, president's funding push could spike fuel prices 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.
