Sep 15 Watch 3:00 There’s a better way to help than asking ‘How can I help?’ By PBS News Hour Hurricane Harvey filled Karen Walrond’s home in Houston with almost 3 ft. of water, forcing her family to evacuate and rely on the support of others. That experience taught her that in the face of a crisis, there is only… Continue watching
Sep 13 Harvey losses could top $11 billion, FEMA official says By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press That would likely put Harvey as the second costliest storm in the history of the federal insurance program, said Roy E. Wright, the Federal Emergency Management Agency's deputy associate administrator for insurance and mitigation. Continue reading
Sep 12 Watch Harvey is helping Houston write the how-to guide for sheltering pets in a crisis By PBS News Hour Thousands of evacuees sought refuge in Houston's convention center during Hurricane Harvey but their pets were not allowed in with them. Now emergency service groups and animal shelters in Houston are taking a step to include animals and pets in… Continue watching
Sep 12 Watch Rep. Meadows: Trump debt ceiling deal with Democrats was a ‘necessary evil’ By PBS News Hour President Trump's decision to side with Democrats on the debt ceiling deal frustrated critics on the right, including North Carolina Rep. Mark Meadows, who was one of 90 House Republicans to vote against a package to fund the government and… Continue watching
Sep 11 Watch 11:38 Christie: After Sandy, Congress learned its lesson for Harvey aid By PBS News Hour Superstorm Sandy devastated New Jersey in 2012 and killed more than 150 people. As Florida copes with Tropical Storm Irma and Texas rebuilds in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the… Continue watching
Sep 09 Column: Six rules for rebuilding infrastructure in an era of ‘unprecedented’ weather events By Thaddeus R. Miller and Mikhail Chester, The Conversation After extreme weather events like Hurricane Harvey, city planners need to think about the smartest way to rebuild. Continue reading
Sep 09 Trump sets emergency aid in motion in deal that upsets GOP By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press President Trump ignored seething Republicans and made good on his deal with Democrats, signing legislation that links $15.3 billion in disaster aid to an increase in the U.S. borrowing limit. Continue reading
Sep 08 Watch News Wrap: Trump signs $15 billion Hurricane Harvey relief bill By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, the House approved more than $15 billion in Hurricane Harvey relief as part of a deal President Trump made with Democrats Wednesday to raise the debt ceiling and fund the government through December. Also, an… Continue watching
Sep 07 Senate passes bill that gives $15 billion to Harvey aid, raises debt limit By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The 80-17 vote sends the massive package to the House for a Friday vote, with emergency accounts running out of money and Hurricane Irma barreling toward the East Coast. Continue reading
Sep 06 Democrats say Trump agrees to deal on spending, debt, Harvey aid By Associated Press House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the agreement Wednesday after meeting with Trump at the White House. Continue reading