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20 states sue DHS, FEMA

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

20 states sue FEMA for canceling grant program that guards against natural disasters

Twenty Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the Federal Emergency Management Agency, challenging the elimination of a long-running grant program that helps communities guard against damage from natural disasters.

The New York Times · 2d

20 States Sue Trump Administration Over Ending FEMA Funding for Disaster Mitigation

FEMA announced in April that it was ending the funding to eliminate “waste, fraud and abuse.” The program saved taxpayers more than $150 billion over 20 years, the plaintiffs said.

CBS News on MSN · 1d

20 states sue DHS, FEMA for cuts to disaster mitigation program

States allege the Trump administration illegally ended FEMA's BRIC program, halting billions in disaster mitigation funding and putting storm-prone communities at risk.

FEMA is at work in Texas flood zones

Boise State Public Radio · 1d

FEMA is at work in Texas flood zones, but private relief groups lead the way

After early criticism for being late, FEMA is getting high marks from people affected by the July 4 floods, especially in hard-hit Hunt, Texas. But locals heap even more praise on religious charities.

CBS News · 18h

Evaluating FEMA maps following deadly Texas floods

The deadly Texas floods have raised questions about U.S. flood maps and their ability to ensure communities can prepare for rising risks. Jeremy Porter, a climate risk researcher for First Street, joins to discuss.

Virginia lawmakers discuss FEMA restructuring following deadly Texas flooding

Colorado Buffaloes football coach Deion Sanders saw the Texas Tech Red Raiders' spending this offseason and asked for an NIL salary cap. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s carefully crafted memo claiming that there is no Epstein “client list” is nonsense.

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CT sues the Trump administration again, this time over FEMA funding

William Tong joined 20 other state AGs in filing the lawsuit against FEMA, which seeks to restore billions in grants for ...

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Florida communities say they’re now bracing for disaster after FEMA axes $150M in grants for flood protection

FEMA yanked $150M in BRIC flood grants, impacting areas across Miami-Dade and Broward. Locals fear rising waters, spiking ...

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North Carolina attorney general suing FEMA

North Carolina's attorney general is suing FEMA after it cut $200 million in funding to help protect safe drinking water in ...

FEMA aid lags behind

FEMA has so far covered less than one-third of the proportion of damage costs provided after the California fires in 2017 or ...

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FEMA funding cuts impact communities' ability to fix infrastructure before next major weather event

Chantal caused catastrophic flooding and six deaths in central North Carolina. Orange County leaders said the cost of repairs ...

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FEMA's quick Texas response was 'the exception' as backlog grows under Trump

As natural disasters like flooding, tornadoes and landslides piled up this spring, FEMA accumulated a backlog of disaster ...

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Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire victims still wait on FEMA’s decision to appeal judge’s ruling

Marianna Lands is the lead plaintiff in one of the lawsuits seeking "noneconomic" damages from Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire.

Before Chantal Swamped Hillsborough, the Town Had Been Counting on FEMA

The Trump administration canceled a FEMA program in April that would have funded upgrades to protect the town from flooding.

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