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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.

Biden Signs Law Expanding Housing Grants for Disabled Vets
Illustration by Priya Okafor / TC Sentinel

Biden Signs Law Expanding Housing Grants for Disabled Vets

The Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act, effective Jan. 20, broadens adaptive housing aid, benefiting tens of thousands of Treasure Coast veterans with service-connected disabilities.


Iran War Downs Two US Planes as Oil Surges to $109

Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz drives up gas and fertilizer costs on the Treasure Coast amid escalating U.S.-Israeli strikes.

Iran War Downs Two US Planes as Oil Surges to $109

Hegseth Forces Out Army Chief in Purge Amid Iran War

Gen. Randy George's early retirement marks the latest dismissal of over a dozen senior officers, heightening concerns for Treasure Coast troops deployed in the conflict.

Hegseth Forces Out Army Chief in Purge Amid Iran War

Artemis II Crew Targets April 1 Launch From KSC

NASA's four astronauts prepare for the first crewed moon mission since 1972 from Florida's Space Coast, boosting Treasure Coast excitement with an 80% favorable weather outlook.

Artemis II Crew Targets April 1 Launch From KSC

Florida Rep. Salazar Crosses Party Lines to Force Haitian TPS Vote

The Coral Gables Republican joined three other GOP members in signing a discharge petition that hit 218 signatures Friday, compelling a House floor vote on extending three-year protected status for Haitians.

Florida Rep. Salazar Crosses Party Lines to Force Haitian TPS Vote

Trump Fires Florida's Bondi as AG Amid Epstein File Uproar

The Tampa Republican and former state attorney general exits after a year leading the Justice Department, with Trump praising her crime crackdown as she heads to the private sector.

Trump Fires Florida's Bondi as AG Amid Epstein File Uproar
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