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Federal Aid Blocked: Arkansas Tornado Victims Left Struggling

April 24, 2025

In March, Arkansas faced a harsh reality. Tornadoes swept through, leaving over 40 people dead and many more homeless. The state's governor, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, asked for federal help. But the request was turned down. This decision came from the Trump administration, which has been pushing state

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FEMA's Political Controversy: Fairness in Disaster Aid

November 10, 2024

A FEMA employee's remark hinted that homes with Trump signs might be skipped during Florida hurricane relief. This sparked a House investigation, demanding answers from FEMA chief Deanne Criswell. Despite the worker's dismissal, Florida's governor, Ron DeSantis, believes this isn't an isolated incid

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FEMA Worker Fired for Bias Against Trump Supporters

November 10, 2024

A worker from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was let go after telling colleagues to skip homes displaying support for then-President-elect Donald Trump while helping hurricane survivors. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell called the action a breach of the agency's values, noting that

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Missed in North Carolina: The Search Goes On After Hurricane Helene

October 16, 2024

Weeks after Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina, 92 people are still missing. Officials from the state's emergency management, National Guard, and others gave an update at a press conference. Governor Roy Cooper warned that the number of missing could change as more information comes in. The storm

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FEMA's Big Spend: A Look at Rapid Disaster Funding

October 11, 2024

FEMA has been burning through its disaster funds at a lightning pace. In just over a week, they spent about $9 billion of their recently allocated $20 billion. Why the rush? The agency is dealing with back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton, plus a whole list of other disasters like wildfires, flo

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President Biden Delays Trip Due to Hurricane Milton

October 9, 2024

President Joe Biden has had to put his trip to Germany and Angola on hold. Why? Because a big storm, Hurricane Milton, is headed for Florida. This hurricane is expected to hit on Wednesday, and the president wants to make sure everything is ready and that people are safe. Originally, Biden was goin

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Politics Aside: Florida's Storm Prep

October 8, 2024

It was a busy Monday night as President Joe Biden talked with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis about planning for Hurricane Milton. This comes after reports that Governor DeSantis hadn't answered calls from the president or Vice President Kamala Harris about Hurricane Helene's aftermath. The White Hous

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Hurricane Helene: DeSantis and the White House at Odds

October 8, 2024

It's been a bit of a storm in more ways than one. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been steering clear of calls from Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden, both of whom wanted to talk about the recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene hit the state. A person close to DeSantis said he

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Florida's DeSantis Avoids Calls from Harris Amid Incoming Hurricane

October 8, 2024

Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida is reportedly steering clear of calls from Kamala Harris, even as Hurricane Milton threatens to hit the state just two days after Hurricane Helene. An aide to DeSantis confirmed that the governor isn't picking up Harris's calls because they seem political. As of Mond

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Virginia Floods: Schools Close, Communities Fed

October 7, 2024

The rain in Virginia was intense, and schools didn't waste time shutting down. Governor Glenn Youngkin knew that immediate help was crucial for those hit by the floods. He stressed that long-term recovery should be the focus, not getting sidetracked by other debates. While some folks pointed to clim