Oct 01 Trump scoffs at ‘politically motivated ingrates’ after Maria By Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Trump on Sunday scoffed at "politically motivated ingrates" who had questioned his administration's commitment to Puerto Rico. Continue reading
Sep 30 After first tour of Puerto Rico, top general calls damage ‘the worst he’s ever seen’ By Jenny Marder Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, the Department of Defense's primary military liaison with FEMA, toured the damage in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria for the first time Saturday on a helicopter ride from San Juan to Ceiba. Buchanan spoke with… Continue reading
Sep 30 Watch 4:03 Puerto Ricans in anguish as they await news from the island By Ivette Feliciano, Zachary Green As Puerto Ricans face a growing humanitarian crisis following damage from Hurricane Maria, their friends and families in the continental U.S. are desperate to get in contact. And if they have, many are booking flights to bring their loved ones… 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
Sep 29 San Juan mayor angry at Trump official ‘good news story’ remark By Darlene Superville, Luis Alonso Lugo, Associated Press President Donald Trump pledged a relentless effort to help Puerto Ricans recover from hurricane devastation Friday after his homeland security chief stirred a tempest of her own making by declaring the federal response a "good news story."… Continue reading
Sep 29 The Jones Act, explained (and what waiving it means for Puerto Rico) By Teresa Carey Here’s a look at the nearly-century-old law and how it could affect recovery on the U.S. territory. Continue reading
Sep 29 Photos: Uncertainty and calls for resilience in Puerto Rico as residents wait for aid By Jennifer Hijazi Residents of Puerto Rico say the island's communities are resilient -- but that aid is coming too slowly, especially to the island’s most remote areas. Continue reading
Sep 28 Watch 3:21 U.S. Virgin Islands need help rebuilding hospitals ‘from the ground up’ By PBS News Hour Along with Puerto Rico, Hurricane Maria left the U.S. Virgin Islands in ruins. The islands are moving out of rescue and into recovery operations, but battered infrastructure and power grids will mean a full recovery is likely to be a… Continue watching
Sep 28 Watch 6:51 The logistical nightmare of getting backlogged aid into Puerto Rico By PBS News Hour Across Puerto Rico, many residents still desperately need food, fuel and water. Meanwhile, thousands of cargo containers filled with supplies sit on the docks, unable to get inland. John Yang reports on how the Trump administration is taking steps to… Continue watching
Sep 28 Trump, Ryan clear the way for government aid to Puerto Rico By Catherine Lucey and Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Trump waived federal restrictions on foreign ships delivering cargo. And House Speaker Paul Ryan said the Federal Emergency Management Agency's disaster relief account will get a $6.7 billion boost by the end of the week. Continue reading