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Kentucky Floods Kill 8, More Extreme Weather Ahead For US

President Donald Trump declared a state of emergency for Kentucky on Sunday afternoon, allowing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist with relief efforts.

International Business Times · Feb 17, 2025

Some in Hurricane Helene-ravaged North Carolina embrace Trump's push to abolish FEMA

President Donald Trump's suggestion about “getting rid of” the nation's disaster relief agency doesn't sound like a bad idea for some residents of western North Carolina who are still navigating the long recovery process from Hurricane Helene

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2025

‘Everything we had floated away’: Hurricane Helene survivors help each other as disinformation swirls

Mountain communities in southern Appalachia begin rebuilding after climate crisis-fueled disaster

The Guardian - US · Feb 16, 2025

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After the LA fires, skyrocketing rents

Here are the steps renters can take to protect themselves

Salon · Feb 15, 2025

FEMA Officials Fired Amid Confusion Over Migrant Aid Funds

FEMA faces internal conflicts and firings amidst unclear directives and political tensions.

Federal Agencies Freezing Funding Despite Court Orders

Federal agencies in Washington face challenges in maintaining funding for programs amid legal battles and conflicting directives, impacting fund disburseme...

FEMA Takes Back Tens Of Millions In Grant Funds For Sheltering Migrants In NYC: 'Highway Robbery'

The decision comes days after Elon Musk claimed migrants were being housed in "luxury hotels"

Latin Times · Feb 13, 2025

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Federal Agencies Freeze Funding Despite Court Injunctions

Federal agencies in Washington face funding challenges due to legal actions, causing disruptions and uncertainty.

‘Highway robbery’: NYC comptroller accuses Musk of stealing $80m from city bank account

The Trump administration snatched back from the city’s bank account $80 million appropriated by Congress to help house migrants

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025

FACT FOCUS: FEMA funding to New York City to assist migrants is misrepresented

FEMA payments to New York City for migrant assistance came under scrutiny this week as Elon Musk claimed his Department of Government Efficiency had uncovered $59 million in illegal payments to house migrants in luxury hotels when it was meant for American disaster relief

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025

Trump Administration Revokes Million In FEMA Funds From NYC

Trump administration revokes million FEMA funds from NYC, sparking concerns and legal actions.

Federal judge won't prevent withholding of FEMA funding for New York City migrant hotel stays

A judge won't prevent the federal government from attempting to withhold tens of millions of dollars meant to cover hotel costs for migrants in New York

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025

Anderson Cooper apologizes to CNN guest for calling him ‘rude’ profanity on air

Former New Hampshire governor Chris Sununu appeared on Cooper’s talk show to discuss Elon Musk’s efforts to dramatically reform federal spending

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025

Ex-FEMA worker who directed staff to avoid homes with Trump signs violated Hatch Act, agency says

A federal agency is seeking disciplinary action against a former Federal Emergency Management Agency worker who directed workers helping hurricane survivors to avoid homes with yard signs supporting President Donald Trump

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025

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Latin Times · Feb 11, 2025

Homeland Security Fires FEMA Officials After Elon Musk Claims Migrants Were Being Housed in 'Luxury Hotels'

"DHS will not sit idly and allow deep state activists to undermine the will and safety of the American people," said DHS through a statement

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025

4 FEMA employees are fired over payments to reimburse New York City for hotel costs for migrants

The Department of Homeland Security says four federal employees have been fired over payments to reimburse New York City for hotel costs for migrants

The Guardian - US · Feb 11, 2025

GoFundMe raises $250m for LA fires victims, more than for all other disasters last year

The fundraising platform saw more than a million donors in all 50 states and 160 countries donate to relief and recovery

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025

Payments stopped for migrant housing in New York after Musk blasts money for hotels

Musk gave no evidence to support his claim

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The Conversation · Feb 10, 2025

If FEMA didn’t exist, could states handle the disaster response alone?

Imagine a world in which a hurricane devastates the Gulf Coast, and the U.S. has no federal agency prepared to quickly send supplies, financial aid and temporary housing assistance.

Homeland Security Secretary Calls For Agency Downsizing And Audit

Homeland Security Secretary Noem advocates for DHS streamlining and efficiency through an audit led by Elon Musk.

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2025

Kristi Noem warns the public that they can’t trust the government - then is reminded that she is part of it

DHS chief signals that Musk’s team has access to FEMA systems containing Americans’ private information

Salon · Feb 9, 2025

Disaster hit, and the scammers swarmed

"It's really pretty dangerous out there," California fire victims say

The Guardian - US · Feb 7, 2025

Fema workers responding to LA fires reportedly told to say ‘alien’ instead of ‘immigrant’

Email shows Trump administration told officials to change vocabulary around gender and immigration immediately

Reason · Feb 6, 2025

Wasteful FEMA Spending Topped $9 Billion During the Pandemic

One grant for $1.1 billion was supported by one sheet of paper and didn’t include itemized costs for the project.

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2025

How the nonprofit Change Reaction gets money to LA households impacted by wildfires so fast

As Angelenos reel from the devastating wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes and businesses and killed at least 29 people, an LA-based nonprofit is giving some of those impacted fast, unrestricted help by handing out cash payments of as much as $5,000

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