Markus Winkler
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More Than 20 States Sue Trump Over 15% Global Tariff Plan
Democratic AGs from Oregon, New York, California and Arizona lead lawsuit, arguing president is overstepping constitutional authority
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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.
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DOJ Unveils More Epstein Files Accusing Trump of Minor Abuse; Noem Out as DHS Chief
The 16-page release, tied to the late financier's Palm Beach estate near the Treasure Coast, follows an NPR probe revealing withheld documents, with 37 pages still missing as Mark Mullin steps in to lead Homeland Security.
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Trump Fires DHS Chief Noem Amid Florida FEMA Criticism, Taps Sen. Mullin
Noem's ouster follows complaints from Treasure Coast residents over slow hurricane aid and immigration enforcement lapses, with Oklahoma's Mullin nominated as replacement.
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Trump Ousts DHS Secretary Noem, Nominates Sen. Mullin Amid Florida Border Woes
Noem's firing follows bipartisan backlash over $220 million in self-promotion ads, ICE raids in Treasure Coast cities, and delays in hurricane disaster aid.
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357 Members of Congress Buried Their Own Misconduct Records Days After Demanding Epstein Files
H.Res. 1100 died in a bipartisan vote to refer — a procedural maneuver that functions as suppression. Brian Mast was among 22 Florida members who voted to bury the records.
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Iran Rejects Talks After U.S.-Israeli Strikes Kill 1,200
Six days into the conflict, Iran's foreign minister cites prior betrayals as war spreads to Lebanon and Azerbaijan, raising concerns for Florida's military families.
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US Restores Diplomatic Ties with Venezuela After Maduro Ouster
The move follows a January U.S. military operation and could stabilize conditions for Treasure Coast's Venezuelan residents seeking democratic reforms in the oil-rich nation.
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Iran Strikes US Facilities; Florida's Rubio Leads Evacuation Push
Secretary of State Marco Rubio draws down embassy staff and closes facilities in Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia as thousands of Americans seek escape from the escalating Middle East conflict.
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Florida Senators Aid in Blocking Iran War Powers Limit
Republicans Marco Rubio and Rick Scott helped defeat the bipartisan measure 53-47, setting up a House vote Thursday on requiring congressional approval for military actions against Iran.
