Texas flood protest goes to Washington: ‘No more kids lost to climate disasters’ Twenty-seven trunks symbolise child flood victims: ‘They died as a result of choices – terrible and deadly choices’ The Guardian - US · Jul 21, 2025
Do You Need Flood Insurance? I'm an Insurance Expert, and Here's Where You Can Get It Standard homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage, so you might need separate flood insurance, which you can get either through FEMA or private companies. Here are the details. Kiplinger · Jul 18, 2025
20 states fight back after Donald Trump throws disaster victims under the bus with illegal FEMA cuts Communities that overwhelmingly supported Trump are complaining too. We Got This Covered · Jul 17, 2025
20 states sue FEMA for canceling grant program that guards against natural disasters Twenty Democratic-led states have filed a lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency over the cancellation of a disaster mitigation grant program The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025
How a small East Texas town turned a devastating tornado into funding for sirens As the public scrutinizes parts of the Hill Country for a lack of sirens during the July 4 floods, Crockett turned its own tragedy into preparedness. The Texas Tribune · Jul 15, 2025
Chuck Schumer Says 'Trump Threw A Fit' When He Demanded Probe Into Secretary Kristi Noem's FEMA Staff Cut Impact On Texas Flood Relief Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) accused President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Monday of crippling the Federal Emergency Management Agency by firing key staff before this month's catastrophic Texas floods, saying the cuts slowed life‑saving aid. Benzinga · Jul 15, 2025
Donald Trump’s FEMA boss faces mounting pressure over botched flood response that left Texans stranded without help 99 percent to 15.9 percent in two days. We Got This Covered · Jul 14, 2025
FEMA Allowed Camp Mystic to Operate in 100-Year Flood Zone Despite Decades of Deadly Warnings, Records Show FEMA approved requests to lift flood restrictions on Camp Mystic buildings for years, enabling expansion in a known hazard zone before the July 4 flash floods killed at least 27 people. Latin Times · Jul 14, 2025
Hundreds of detainees with no criminal charges sent to Trump’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Authorities have refused to release list of people sent there as Democratic lawmakers decry ‘inhumane’ conditions The Guardian - US · Jul 14, 2025
Heavy rain in Texas halts rescue efforts as officials warn of further flooding State authorities believe more than 160 people could still be missing as flash flood warnings remain in Kerr county The Guardian - US · Jul 13, 2025
Trump wants to ‘remake’ Fema, not eliminate it, Kristi Noem says Noem says president’s response to Texas floods shows how he wants to change US disaster relief agency to help states The Guardian - US · Jul 13, 2025
Trump news at a glance: Trump shocks EU and Mexico with tariffs as he gives Ice agents ‘total authorization’ to protect themselves US president threatens further tariffs if Europe retaliates, and tells federal immigration agents they can use ‘whatever means’ necessary – key US politics stories from Saturday 12 July 2025 The Guardian - US · Jul 13, 2025
Texas Hill Country under flood watch as search continues for missing people ‘Locally heavy rainfall’ of 1-3in predicted as death toll from the Fourth of July flood rises to nearly 130 people The Guardian - US · Jul 12, 2025
Texas Lt. Gov. Says 'Faith' Will Get People Through Grieving Following Catastrophic Flooding: 'We're Here For a Short Time' Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said "it's faith that will get us through this" when discussing the aftermath of the catastrophic floodings in the state, where over 100 people have died Latin Times · Jul 12, 2025
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2025 FEMA let Camp Mystic operate in 100-year flood zone despite deadly warnings for years: ‘Particularly disturbing’ Federal regulators repeatedly granted appeals to remove Camp Mystic’s buildings from their 100-year flood map, as the camp operated and expanded in a dangerous floodplain
The Conversation · Jul 12, 2025 FEMA’s flood maps often miss dangerous flash flood risks, leaving homeowners unprepared Deadly and destructive flash flooding in Texas and several other states in July 2025 is raising questions about the nation’s flood maps and their ability to ensure that communities and homeowners can prepare for rising risks.
We Got This Covered · Jul 12, 2025 Trump left Texas’ fate to a missing-in-action leader – even as 120 are dead and 160 remain missing Lives were lost, but does Trump care?
We Got This Covered · Jul 12, 2025 Engrosssd in peddling lies, Trump’s Homeland Security Secretary can only make the Texas disaster worse Noem's red tape, Texas drowns.
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2025 FEMA removed dozens of Camp Mystic buildings from 100-year flood map before expansion, records show Federal regulators repeatedly granted appeals to remove Camp Mystic’s buildings from their 100-year flood map, as the camp operated and expanded in a dangerous flood plain in the years before rushing waters swept away children and counselors
The Guardian - US · Jul 12, 2025 Trump cuts questioned as role of Fema in Texas highlights agency’s importance in natural disaster response White House appears to be backing away from pledge to ‘phase out’ disaster-relief agency, even as key leaders have left
The Guardian - US · Jul 12, 2025 Trump news at a glance: Trump tours Texas disaster zone as administration dodges questions over future of Fema President praises flood response while state department begins issuing first of more than 1,350 termination notices – key US politics stories from Friday 11 July 2025
Latin Times · Jul 12, 2025 Trump Claims Texas Flood Victims Were Fully Funded 'Within Minutes' Despite 72-Hour FEMA Delay Trump praised his administration's response to deadly Texas floods insisting recovery efforts were "fully funded within minutes," despite contradicting reports.
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025 House Democrats call for urgent review of deadly Texas flooding as Trump tours disaster zone ‘I’ve never seen anything like it. A little narrow river that becomes a monster,’ president says
The Guardian - US · Jul 11, 2025 Trump defends Texas flood handling as disaster tests vow to shutter Fema Since disaster that has killed at least 120 people, US president has remained quiet about promises to axe relief agency
The Texas Tribune · Jul 11, 2025 Trump defends federal government’s response to Hill Country floods during Texas visit The president met with state and local officials, who praised the White House response, and lashed out at a question on whether aid and rescue efforts occurred fast enough.