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
Sep 27 Watch 10:01 Hurricane relief isn’t reaching remote areas of Puerto Rico By Travis Daub As Puerto Rico reels a week after Hurricane Maria, much of the aid that has reached the island has not made it beyond San Juan. President Trump defended his administration’s response while basic necessities remain scant John Yang speaks with… Continue watching
Sep 26 Watch 14:49 Is the government doing enough to help Puerto Rico? By PBS News Hour Conditions are dire for more than 3 million Americans struggling to get water, food and electricity after Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico. P.J. Tobia reports on the pressure President Trump has faced to send more aid, then Judy Woodruff speaks… Continue watching
Sep 26 WATCH: Despite long recovery ahead, this Puerto Rico aid worker says ‘we are resilient’ By Lora Strum No cell phone service. No gas. No power. Little to no water — this is Puerto Rico seven days after Hurricane Maria hit the U.S. territory. When the storm hit as a category 4 hurricane last week, it was one… Continue reading
Sep 26 Trump turns focus on Puerto Rico, promising aid and a visit By Laurie Kellman, Darlene Superville, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Suddenly, just about all President Donald Trump can talk about is Puerto Rico. After not mentioning hurricane-devastated island for days, Trump on Tuesday pushed back aggressively and repeatedly against criticism that he had failed to quickly grasp the… Continue reading
Sep 26 Así es como puedes ayudar a las víctimas de los huracanes en Puerto Rico By Jennifer Hijazi, Michael Rios Casi todos los 3,4 millones de habitantes del territorio estadounidense necesitan ayuda para recuperarse de la tormenta. Así es como Usted puede ayudar:… Continue reading
Sep 26 Trump says he’ll visit Puerto Rico next Tuesday By Associated Press Trump announced the visit after the administration came under criticism for its response to the damage on the island that is home to more than 3 million U.S. citizens. Continue reading
Sep 26 Trump responds to Puerto Rico crisis, says the island’s debt ‘must be dealt with’ By Michael Biesecker and Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The Trump administration has tried to blunt criticism that its response to Hurricane Maria has fallen short of its efforts in Texas and Florida after the recent hurricanes there. Continue reading
Sep 25 Watch 11:39 Devastated Puerto Rico needs unprecedented aid, says governor By PBS News Hour After almost a week since Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, millions of residents are without water, fuel or power, and cut off from the world with no way to communicate with family abroad. John Yang speaks with Puerto Rico Gov. Continue watching