Jun 03 After months of fighting and delays, Congress to send $19 billion disaster aid bill to Trump By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press As the measure languished in a feud between Trump and Democrats, disasters kept coming — with failed levees in Arkansas, Iowa and Missouri and tornadoes across Ohio just the most recent examples. The measure is supported by the bipartisan party… Continue reading
May 30 Watch 4:27 News Wrap: Trump tries to clarify tweet about Russia ‘helping’ him In our news wrap Thursday, President Trump renewed attacks on Robert Mueller and his probe into Russian election interference. Trump also tweeted that he himself had nothing to do with Russia's “helping me get elected,” but later tried to walk… Continue watching
May 28 Disaster aid bill again blocked in House by GOP conservative By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press A second conservative Republican in as many House sessions stepped in on Tuesday to block a long-overdue $19 billion disaster aid bill that's a top priority for some of President Donald Trump's most loyal allies on Capitol Hill. Continue reading
May 28 Flood buyouts are getting more expensive as storms intensify By David A. Lieb, Associated Press An AP analysis shows federal buyouts of flooded properties have been getting more expensive, with many of the costliest coming in the last decade. Continue reading
May 23 NOAA predicts a ‘near-normal’ hurricane season. Here’s what that means By Gretchen Frazee Scientists expect to see four to eight hurricanes — half of which may become major hurricanes with winds of at least 111 miles per hour. Continue reading
May 10 House approves $19 billion disaster aid bill over Trump opposition By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The measure passed over the opposition of most Republicans, who said it should include the Trump administration's $4.5 billion request for border security and migrant humanitarian aid. Continue reading
May 09 Trump promises more hurricane relief for Florida Panhandle By Zeke Miller, Associated Press The president made the pledge to deliver more aid quickly as he rallied supporters seven months after devastating Hurricane Michael hit Florida. Continue reading
Oct 04 Trump administration asks Congress for $29 billion in disaster aid By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The federal flood insurance program is on track to run out of money to pay claims during the week of Oct. 23. Continue reading
Oct 02 Watch 6:40 Puerto Ricans who lost everything begin rebuilding as they wait for aid By PBS News Hour The road to recovery in Puerto Rico will be long and daunting, as electricity, fuel and transportation remain crippled in the wake of Hurricane Maria. Citizens who have lost everything to the storm are trying to rebuild, but continue to… Continue watching
Sep 29 Watch 6:23 Desperation in Puerto Rico fuels frustration with federal response By PBS News Hour Long lines are a stark fact of life for the people of Puerto Rico, with little assistance from the outside world reaching small towns nine days after Hurricane Maria. But the U.S. military and Puerto Rican National Guard units are… Continue watching