SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has taken steps to keep Alina Habba, his former defense attorney, as acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey despite a federal judges’ panel declining to extend her interim tenure. Habba’s term was ending, and judges had appointed her subordinate, Desiree Leigh Grace, to replace her. However, Trump’s administration withdrew Habba’s nomination and designated her acting U.S. Attorney, allowing her to remain for 210 days. Habba, noted for controversial prosecutions—including against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and Rep. LaMonica McIver—and investigations into state officials, has faced opposition from New Jersey’s Democratic senators, complicating her permanent appointment.

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SUMMARY: Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Act, often called the “Don’t Say Gay” law, was signed over three years ago but does not actually ban the word “gay” in schools. The law restricts classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, later extended through high school with health class exceptions. Critics argue it’s vague and could silence LGBTQ+ discussions, but officials clarify several misconceptions: bullying is prohibited regardless of orientation; Gay-Straight Alliances can form; books with incidental gay references are allowed; dress codes apply as usual; same-sex couples can attend school dances; employees can’t be fired for orientation; and classrooms can display supportive symbols.

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SUMMARY: South Florida faces hotter, drier weather ahead, with temperatures climbing back into the low 90s and feels-like heat between 105-110°F over the weekend. Recent cool, rainy weather quickly shifted due to a dry air mass, limiting rain chances until mid-next week when storms and increased cloud cover may lower temperatures slightly. A weak Gulf disturbance is expected to bring rain only to Texas, with little impact locally. Rip currents will be high, so beachgoers should swim near guarded areas. No tropical threats currently, but small craft cautions are in effect for Florida Keys waters due to increasing winds and seas.

CBS News Miami’s NEXT Weather Chief Meteorologist Ivan Cabrera’s weather outlook for South Florida.

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