Elon Musk’s agents have gained access to FEMA’s sensitive disaster data
Representatives from Elon Musk’s government efficiency task force were said to be examining data on FEMA grants, according to ...
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AARP Pushes Congress to Keep AM Radio in Cars
Many older Americans still rely on AM radio for their news, entertainment and community engagement. Increasingly though, ...
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These documents are influencing the DOGE-sphere’s agenda
Six program areas account for 85% of improper federal payments, according to the GAO: Medicare, Medicaid, unemployment ...
'Onto the street': In a month, 5,000 have left FEMA Helene hotels in WNC; over 700 remain
A majority of those who were in the Transitional Sheltering Assistance program have left the program as of early February.
FBI, DHS, SWAT, local law enforcement and more present for New Orleans Super Bowl Sunday
Super Bowl LIX is this Sunday in New Orleans at the Superdome, but some may be worried about safety measures. Read about ...
State lawmakers considering $500 million more in Helene aid, half of Stein's request
State lawmakers are considering legislation that would provide an additional $500 million for Tropical Storm Helene recovery.
Fires and floods are eviscerating US communities, intensifying the housing crisis
The wildfires levied significant long-term damage, with thousands of homes destroyed, billions in damages and a worsening of ...
Federal workers sue to stop USAID's dismantling and the cutting of its workforce from 10,000 to 300 staff
USAID faces a slashing of its workforce to 290 employees. A lawsuit filed Thursday seeks injunctive relief to halt the cuts.
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Trump Should Reshape FEMA, Not Kill It
Solutions include funding the federal agency properly, requiring states to share a larger burden of the responsibility and ...
Helene cleanup efforts continue with waterway debris removal in the Swannanoa River
Officials with FEMA and the Buncombe County Emergency Management have tasked the Army Corps of Engineers with removing debris from the Swannanoa River.
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Health-care system adaptability during wildfire disasters: crucial insights from LA County
The increasing frequency and severity of environmental disasters necessitate robust health-care system adaptation strategies. Recent wildfire events in and around Los Angeles County, CA, USA, are ...
TDOT receives $9+ million grant for area debris removal
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Friday a $9.6 million grant will go to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for Helene ...