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Trump chips away at FEMA by empowering states to manage disaster relief

President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday empowering states and local governments to manage disaster relief in a move that would reduce the authority of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The order elevates the role states and municipalities …

FEMA approves more than $10 million in federal disaster aid, specialists on hand

RODERFIELD, WV (WOAY) – Disaster recovery efforts are still ongoing in southern West Virginia as federal disaster relief has crossed a major milestone. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has been on the ground for nearly a month now, helping victims …

Trump signs order to shift disaster preparations from FEMA to states, local governments

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order that seeks to shift responsibility for disaster preparations to state and local governments, deepening his drive to overhaul the Federal Emergency …

WNC family recovering from Helene left waiting for home from FEMA

YANCEY COUNTY, N.C. — A family hasn’t been able to move into a mobile home provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for months. Their home in Yancey County was badly damaged from flooding during Hurricane Helene. Family members told Channel 9′s …

FEMA encourages residents to continue to register for flood relief assistance before late April deadline

WELCH, W.Va. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has now crossed the $10 million dollar mark in flood relief disbursements since the mid-February devastating floods. FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Mark O’Hanlon said on MetroNews ‘Talkline’ Tuesday …

Spend Your FEMA Wildfire Recovery Funds Wisely

LOS ANGELES – Remember to use your FEMA assistance funds only for approved disaster-related expenses. FEMA’s notification letter will specify the appropriate uses for your disaster assistance. Spending the funds for something other than their intended …

FEMA Mitigation Experts Offer Rebuilding Advice in Manatee County

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– As Floridians rebuild, survivors of Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby can get free advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms. FEMA mitigation specialists will be available to answer questions and offer free home …

FEMA provides update after February storms

As of Monday, March 17, FEMA has approved more than $20.6 million in housing and other assistance to more than 3,500 Kentucky households, according to a news release from FEMA. FEMA home repair assistance involves money to repair your primary home that you …

FEMA Hurricane Helene Update North Carolina

North Carolina -- FEMA Office: North Carolina continues its strong recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Residents, local officials, and businesses have come together to rebuild, with significant support from federal and …

Citing FEMA Trump flag incident, NC lawmaker moves to protect political speech in disaster response

A proposed North Carolina bill would ban discrimination based on political affiliation during disaster response efforts. House Bill 251 would restrict officials from considering a person’s political party, or political speech, in distributing disaster aid …

FEMA Approves $8.9M in Assistance for W.Va. Flood Victims

(TNS) — More than $8.9 million in federal assistance has now been approved for area flood victims, FEMA said Monday. FEMA has now approved $8,931,727 in Individual Assistance for a six county region, which includes Mercer, McDowell and Wyoming counties, …

Lee Supervisor hoping for MEMA and FEMA relief for road repairs

Motorists also cautioned to not drive around barricades at damaged road and bridge sites LEE COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI) – District 5 Supervisor Barry Parker said the weekend rains washed out at least four culverts. Those will have to be replaced, along with …

Yancey County family left waiting for temporary home from FEMA

FEMA helping businesses, homeowners at SBA recovery event

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - FEMA is still helping Hurricane Helene victims months after the storm swept through the area. On Tuesday, they hosted a disaster small business administration recovery event. Business owners were able to learn about disaster …

ED searches at George Soros outfits for FEMA violations

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday carried out searches at eight premises in Bengaluru to probe Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) violations by controversial US billionaire George Soros’s funding agency Open Source Foundation (OSF) and its …

Letter: Like FEMA but for natural disaster relief

Let’s replace the Federal Emergency Management Agency with a nimble, independent corporation called the Federal Disaster Insurance Trust (FDIT). Like the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, where banks contribute to an insurance fund, each state would …

Governor Kehoe requests FEMA assistance for Missouri storm recovery

Missouri officials have initiated efforts to secure federal disaster assistance following severe storms and tornadoes that struck the state on March 14-15. Governor Mike Kehoe announced that the state has requested the Federal Emergency Management Agency ( …

Why FEMA’s Flood Insurance Program Is Making Headlines Again

Senate Bill to Extend the National Flood Insurance Program Until 2027: A Game Changer for Flood-Plagued Communities Understanding the shifting landscape of federal flood insurance can feel like deciphering a complex puzzle. But for millions of homeowners …

Mo. Gov. Kehoe preparing FEMA disaster request

Lavelle Jones Launches Book to Empower Disabled Veteran- Businesses: 'I Know Something You Do Not Know! The Big Secret'

U.S. Air Force veteran Lavelle Jones exposes barriers and offers solutions for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses in his new book. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. Air Force Veteran Exposes Systemic …

Cambridge Indivisible Hosts “The People’s Town Hall” in Response to Rep. Andy Harris’ Absence

Residents hold a town hall without Rep. Andy Harris, featuring a “missing” milk carton in his place. Join us March 22 at Mace’s Lane Middle School. CAMBRIDGE, MD, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cambridge Indivisible Hosts “ …

U.S. Files Civil Forfeiture Complaint Against Aircraft Used by Nicolás Maduro Moros in Violation of U.S. Sanctions and ...

Note: View the forfeiture complaint. The United States today filed a civil forfeiture complaint in the Southern District of Florida against a Dassault Falcon 900 EX aircraft, bearing tail number T7-ESPRT, which was smuggled from the United States under …

Two Men Convicted and a Third Extradited from Guatemala to the United States for Involvement in 2022 Mass Casualty Alien ...

Two men were convicted today by a federal jury for their roles in a 2022 mass casualty alien smuggling event in San Antonio, Texas, that resulted in 53 deaths and 11 aliens injured. A third man allegedly involved in the same fatal smuggling incident was …

Supervisory Official Matthew R. Galeotti, Head of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division Delivers Remarks Following ...

Thank you U.S. Attorney Leachman for the Western District of Texas, Craig Laraby, Special Agent in Charge of HSI’s San Antonio Field Office, and everyone for being here. My name is Matthew Galeotti, and I am the Acting Head of the Justice Department’s …

Attorney General Bondi Statement on Violent Attacks Against Tesla Property

Attorney General Pamela Bondi released the following statement this evening regarding a spate of recent attacks on Tesla property: “The swarm of violent attacks on Tesla property is nothing short of domestic terrorism. The Department of Justice has already …

Marie Wetherell: Law School Graduate Now Building a Career On-Screen

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Actress Marie Wetherell is proving a career pivot can be the perfect catalyst for following your dreams. While attending the University of Idaho College of Law, Marie experienced a …

International Investors Benefit from B-BBEE in South Africa – Brand SA Challenges Mainstream Narratives

South Africa is facing international criticism on various fronts regarding its Black Economic Empowerment policies. This criticism is rooted in misinformation. JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Comer and Luna Applaud the Trump Administration for Releasing JFK Files

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.), the chairwoman of the Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets, today praised the Trump Administration for …

DOD Suspends Project Labor Agreements: What It Means for Workers and Taxpayers

PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Department of Defense has announced the suspension of Project Labor Agreements on large-scale federal construction projects. This threatens to undermine workplace safety, …

Tipping Point Military Innovation Unveils Major Improvement to IVAS for Coordinated Targeting

TPMI enhances IVAS with AI-powered coordinated targeting, boosting battlefield efficiency and lethality for U.S. Army squads. ORLANDO , FL, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tipping Point Military Innovation (TPMI), a leader in …

‘Age of Secrets’ Biography on John Meier Exposes the Hidden Death of the World's Richest Person Howard Hughes

John Meier was the Only Person to Call for a Congressional Hearing and Investigation Into the Death of Howard Hughes NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Age of Secrets: The Conspiracy that Toppled …

Partners in PROMISE Calls for Policy Reforms to Support Military-Connected Families with Disabilities

Partners in PROMISE® urges policymakers to fix gaps in special education & healthcare for military kids with disabilities. NORFOLK, VA, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Partners in PROMISE®, a leading advocate for military …

Students Shine with Innovative Solutions at Newsmatics' Inaugural Hackathon; Winning Team Takes Home 25,000 CZK

Student Teams Excel in Newsmatics Hackathon with Projects on Fake News Detection, Market Analysis and More WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an inspiring display of creativity and technical prowess, students from …

SCAN Group Advocates for Expansion of PACE; Testifies at Nevada Senate Committee on Health and Human Services in Support ...

LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, Kelsey Avery, Director of State Government Affairs at SCAN Group (SCAN), a not-for-profit healthcare organization that includes SCAN Health Plan, one …

Betsy Craig, MenuTrinfo® CEO, appointed Chair, Allergy Committee of the Make America Healthy Again Coalition

Craig has passionately advocated for allergy awareness for over 15 years, aligning with MenuTrinfo’s commitment to transparency and excellence in foodservice. COLUMBIA, MD, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MenuTrinfo® CEO …

DLNR News Release – Coral Planting Project Seeks Feedback, March 18, 2025

  STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES KA ‘OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI ‘ĀINA        JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR   DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON   CORAL PROJECT SEEKS FEEDBACK FOR OʻAHU TRANSPLANTING SITES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE …

Attorney General Pamela Bondi Welcomes President Donald J. Trump to the Justice Department

On Friday, March 14, 2025, Attorney General Pamela Bondi welcomed President Donald J. Trump to the Justice Department. Both President Trump and Attorney General Bondi delivered remarks, as did FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Attorney General Todd …

Wealthy Miami Man Pleads Guilty to Decades-Long Scheme to Defraud the IRS

A Miami man pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiring with others to defraud the United States by concealing millions of dollars in assets and income in undisclosed Swiss bank accounts. According to court documents and statements made in court, between 1985 …

Justice Department Files Statement of Interest Supporting Equal Access to Educational Opportunities and Facilities for ...

The Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism announced that the Justice Department filed a statement of interest in the Central District of California to advance the appropriate interpretation of federal laws that prohibit colleges and universities from …