Trump Demands $200B for Iran War, Hitting Treasure Coast Gas Pumps
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.
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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.
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.
The Treasure Coast native and first female chief of staff plans immediate treatment while staying on the job, with Trump touting her excellent prognosis.
The class action accuses Elon Musk's company, with ties to Florida's SpaceX operations, of licensing tech that enabled nonconsensual explicit images of minors via a third-party app.
As grants expire March 31, 128 House Democrats push HHS for a one-year funding renewal to maintain free birth control and STI testing in Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties.