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YOU WONT BELIEVE: 11 - What They Never Told You

Trump’s failure to be a president now international news as his ‘threat’ swoops in to save America

Trump will not be happy.

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Miami archbishop condemns Florida detention center known as ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ – as it happened

Thomas Wenski says ‘it would be more financially sensible and more morally acceptable to expand legal pathways’. This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - US

Trump To Visit Flood-ravaged Texas Amid Scrutiny

US President Donald Trump was set to visit Texas on Friday as questions mounted over the response to flash floods that have left at least 120 people dead, including dozens of children.

International Business Times

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Trump to tour flood zone on Friday as he touts ties to deep-red Texas

Republican Governor Greg Abbott has repeatedly praised the Trump administration for its response to the tragedy

The Independent UK

Trump plans to tour Texas flood damage as the scope of the disaster tests his pledge to shutter FEMA

President Donald Trump is visiting Texas on Friday to assess catastrophic flooding that has killed at least 120 people

The Independent UK

4 questions that are still unanswered about Texas' deadly floods

Key questions remain unanswered about the actions Texas officials took both before and during the catastrophic July Fourth holiday floods remain unanswered

The Independent UK

Where in the world is the FEMA head? Agency leader hasn’t been seen in over a week sparking concern

David Richardson has made no public appearances or statements following his appointment on May 8

The Independent UK

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FEMA blamed for holding up billions in grants to fight terrorism, officials claim

Local and state governments rely on federal funding to help mitigate domestic terrorism and bolster security

The Independent UK

Noem demanding to sign off on all FEMA expenditures over $100K and staff says it’s impacting emergency response

FEMA regularly uses millions of dollars in federal funding to assist states in disaster response and recovery

The Independent UK

Shakira & Alejandro Fernández Step In for Texas Flood Victims

El Potrillo will donate proceeds from his concerts in Texas. Before Alejandro Fernández, Shakira had announced something similar.

Latin Times

Hypocrisy comes at you fast — Kristi Noem demonized FEMA as evil incarnate until she needed their checkbook

Once again, a Trump official manipulates the truth for their purposes.

We Got This Covered

Kristi Noem's FEMA Spending Cuts Derailed Aid to Texas Flash Floods for Days: Report

FEMA reportedly struggled to deploy critical resources during deadly flooding in Texas due to new spending restrictions imposed by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.

Latin Times

‘I Think We’re Gonna Stay’: Texans Hang On in Tragedy-Stricken Hill Country

The Richardsons are among the lucky in Kerr County, at the epicenter of “flash flood alley,” who narrowly survived the river’s sudden rise.

Texas Observer

Texas floods: death toll reaches at least 120 people as recovery efforts continue

Rising number of flood victims is starting to plateau, a bleak sign that rescuers have made little progress in past 24 hours

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Texas Observer

In the Hill Country and Beyond, Rural Texas Counties Lack Resources for Flood Detection

A federally funded project at Rice University is trying to tackle that problem, but in just two counties so far.

The Conversation

Trump’s budget cuts are adding to risk in life-threatening floods and emergencies

Acclaimed author Michael Lewis wrote a book about the first Trump administration entitled The Fifth Risk, outlining the consequences when people who don’t understand how the government of a vast, complex and multifaceted nation works are put in charge of said government.

The Guardian - US

Doctor who lost job over ‘regrettable’ Texas flood post says sorry

Dr Christina Propst apologized after Blue Fish Pediatrics said she was ‘no longer an employee’ because of post

The Independent UK

Kristi Noem claims 1 in 6 survivors of Lahaina wildfires were forced to trade sexual favors for supplies

Noem says administration is ‘up against decades of gross mismanagement and negligence’ in remaking FEMA

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Reason

Leaked Documents Show 'Alligator Alcatraz' Could Cost Over $600 Million

More questions arise over how Florida’s newest immigration detention center is being funded by the Trump administration.

The Independent UK

What flood insurance does and does not cover

Though natural disasters cycle across seasons and regions in the U.S., it’s often a shocking discovery for property owners how expansive and expensive flood and water damage can be when a major storm devastates their homes, businesses and communities

Capital & Main

Trump’s FEMA Proposals and Feud With Gavin Newsom Could Devastate California’s Disaster Response

Changes to FEMA could cost the state billions as climate-driven disasters intensify.

The Independent UK

FEMA sends under 100 staffers to Texas flooding disaster as state rolls out nearly 1,800 responders

President Donald Trump has proposed phasing out the federal emergency management agency

The Independent UK

Texas flooding, and politics around it, underscore the challenges Trump faces in replacing FEMA

Just weeks ago, President Donald Trump said he wanted to begin “phasing out” the Federal Emergency Management Agency after this hurricane season to “wean off of FEMA” and “bring it down to the state level.”

The Independent UK

Noem says first responders in Texas 'still looking for a lot of little girls' missing after flood

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says first responders in Texas are “still looking for a lot of little girls” who remain missing after a devastating flood in Texas

Latin Times

Ex-Trump Prison Official Questions 'Alligator Alcatraz' Design: 'Not How We Would Run a Facility'

Former prison officials and attorneys questioned and even condemned the Trump administration's new immigrant detention facility in the Florida Everglades.

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