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 lift eases a backlog of 4 million cases paused since November 2025, directly aiding overwhelmed immigration courts in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties.
Security waits drop from four hours to minutes at major hubs like Atlanta and Houston, offering relief for spring break fliers, though the 44-day DHS impasse persists.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kim Jong Un observed the ground test of a solid-fuel engine with 2,500 kilonewtons of thrust, calling it a breakthrough, though experts doubt the claims amid risks to U.S. East Coast targets.
Suspended since 2023 over competency concerns, Judge Pauline Newman alleges due process violations in a case that could impact patent rulings for Treasure Coast inventors.
Miami-Dade's Republican congressman blames harsh ICE tactics for alienating Hispanic Trump voters, shaking party confidence in Treasure Coast races ahead of 2026.
