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Democratic lawmakers pledge to help speed up disaster recovery in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A group of U.S. Democratic lawmakers promised Puerto Ricans on Friday that they would try to speed up the island’s sluggish recovery from destructive hurricanes and earthquakes, a process that relies heavily on federal funds. …

Source: The Washington Times - Washington D.C. - Right-wing
Published on Jun 10, 2026

Puerto Rico recovery taxes draw scrutiny from oversight board, taxpayer advocates

(The Center Square) – Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González-Colón faces new scrutiny over a local tax fight that critics say could raise the cost of federally funded disaster recovery work and slow the island’s long-delayed power grid rebuild. The fight …

Source: Regional Media News - Iowa - Pending
Published on Jun 9, 2026

Resident Commissioner announces $13 million in FEMA funds for reconstruction projects in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández announced the obligation of more than $13 million in federal funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for reconstruction and recovery projects in Puerto Rico. "Behind every …

Source: The Weekly Journal - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 4, 2026

Resident Commissioner Presses FEMA on Delayed Puerto Rico Reconstruction Funds

Nearly nine years after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández Rivera questioned Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Wednesday about ongoing delays in the island’s reconstruction efforts and the …

Source: The Weekly Journal - Indeterminate
Published on May 28, 2026

FEMA approves over $5.5 million for disaster recovery projects in Puerto Rico

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the approval of more than $5.5 million in funding for Public Assistance projects aimed at helping Puerto Rico communities recover from recent natural disasters. According to FEMA, the funding will …

Source: The Weekly Journal - Indeterminate
Published on May 30, 2026

FEMA releases $5 million for backup generators at Puerto Rico’s main airport

Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández held a working meeting today with the mayor of Carolina, José Carlos Aponte Dalmau, to discuss reconstruction projects, critical infrastructure, and the ongoing impact of FEMA delays on municipalities …

Source: The Weekly Journal - Indeterminate
Published on May 22, 2026

Puerto Rico’s power grid is ‘suspended between two realities,’ top utility regulator says

Edison Avilés is chairman of the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau, which regulates the island’s electric utility. His appointment began in 2018. Nearly a decade after Hurricane María exposed the fragility of Puerto Rico’s centralized, fossil-fuel-dependent grid …

Source: Utility Dive - Pending
Published on Jun 9, 2026

Did you feel it? Sarasota residents report earthquake tremors

June 8, 2026, 4:27 p.m. ET Sarasota residents are reporting feeling a magnitude 6.1 earthquake that struck near Cuba on Monday, June 8, with tremors reaching parts of Florida. The United States Geological Survey reported receiving more than 100 reports …

Source: Sarasota Herald Tribune - Florida - Neutral
Published on May 29, 2026

‘Holding our breath’: Hurricane season is here, and FEMA is shorthanded

The Trump administration is approaching hurricane season with the smallest disaster workforce since 2021, a huge backlog of state aid requests and 15 vacancies in top emergency management jobs. President Donald Trump’s cuts to agencies that help with …

Source: E&E News - Neutral
Published on Jun 8, 2026

Cuba earthquakes send tremors into US. Could Florida get the next?

Updated June 8, 2026, 2:58 p.m. ET A magnitude 6.1 earthquake near Cuba sent tremors that were felt in parts of Florida. Florida is not located near any tectonic plate boundaries and rarely experiences earthquakes. While the risk is low, parts of Florida …

Source: Treasure Coast Palm - Florida - Neutral
Published on Jun 11, 2026

Flood: Let’s Examine the Best Path Forward for Disaster Recovery

Today, the House Financial Services Committee is holding a Housing and Insurance Subcommittee hearing, led by Subcommittee Chairman Mike Flood (NE-01), titled “Examining Local Needs in Disaster Recovery.” Read Subcommittee Chairman Flood’s opening remarks …

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Published on May 18, 2026

Reynoso pledges to ‘fight for’ Puerto Rico if elected to Congress in NY-7

The plan gives Reynoso a new way to argue that he is best positioned to carry forward Velázquez’s legacy in New York’s 7th Congressional District, a heavily Democratic Brooklyn-and-Queens seat with deep Puerto Rican political roots. Reynoso is running in …

Source: AM New York Metro - Indeterminate
Published on May 18, 2026

NY-7: Velázquez backs Reynoso’s Puerto Rico agenda in race for her House seat

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso used a Williamsburg press conference Monday to make Puerto Rico policy a central piece of his campaign for Congress, releasing a broad federal platform for the island alongside retiring U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez …

Source: AM New York Metro - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 6, 2026

The disease detectives suiting up for the World Cup

Erin McGuire, medical director of the Special Pathogens Unit, said the approach is rooted in routines developed long before the World Cup was imminent. “It’s important for us to always do these drills, regardless of what’s going on with the rest of the …

Source: Politico - Neutral
Published on Jun 10, 2026

Flood: Let’s Examine the Best Path Forward for Disaster Recovery

Today, the House Financial Services Committee is holding a Housing and Insurance Subcommittee hearing, led by Subcommittee Chairman Mike Flood (NE-01), titled “Examining Local Needs in Disaster Recovery.” Read Subcommittee Chairman Flood’s opening remarks …

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Published on May 16, 2026

FEMA aprueba $40 millones para apoyar la recuperación en Puerto Rico.

SAN JUAN – FEMA aprobó recientemente cerca de $40 millones en fondos para apoyar la recuperación en Puerto Rico. Esto incluye $23.8 millones para reembolsar costos relacionados con la pandemia de COVID-19 y $15.9 millones para trabajos de recuperación por …

Source: The San Juan Daily Star - Puerto Rico - Center-left
Published on May 15, 2026

FEMA Approves $40 Million to Support Recovery in Puerto Rico

FEMA recently approved nearly $40 million in funding to support recovery in Puerto Rico. This includes $23.8 million to reimburse costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and $15.9 million for recovery work related to past natural disasters. This regional …

Source: The Weekly Journal - Indeterminate
Published on May 14, 2026

Puerto Rico to receive over $39.6 million in FEMA funds for recovery projects

Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González Colón today announced the obligation and approval of over $39.6 million in new FEMA federal funds for recovery projects, emergency management, and administrative costs related to the 2020 earthquakes, the COVID-19 …

Source: The Weekly Journal - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 5, 2026

Federal flood insurance carries 2 moral hazards – which you face depends largely on how wealthy you are

Anyone who has been through a flood or hurricane knows the scene: waterlogged furniture piled on curbs, gutted homes with mold creeping up the walls, families displaced for months. But the recovery isn’t the same for everyone. While federal flood insurance …

Source: The Invading Sea - Florida - Center-left

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 04:03 GMT

Gov. Pillen Asks for Extension to Submit Information for Severe Storms in May

NEBRASKA, June 10 - CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Gov. Pillen Asks for Extension to Submit Information for Severe Storms in May LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a 30-day extension to …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 15:23 GMT

Kentucky National Guard officer promoted to colonel

FRANKFORT, Ky. — U.S. Army Lt. Col. Michael Sharp was promoted to the rank of colonel during a ceremony on April 24, recognizing more than 25 years of military service and leadership within the Kentucky Army National Guard. Currently assigned to Joint …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 03:04 GMT

Governor Kelly requests a declaration of major presidential disaster

Governor Laura Kelly sent a request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) asking for a major presidential disaster declaration due to damages caused by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, hail and tornadoes during the period of April …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 00:25 GMT

Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $140 Million in Federal Funding for Counterterrorism and Emergency Preparedness Efforts

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that nearly $140 million in federal funding is available to support counterterrorism and emergency preparedness efforts across the state. The funding, provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency through its FY …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 08:01 GMT

DPP to temporarily suspend Quick Permit services during HNL Build software update

HONOLULU — The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) will conduct a major software update to its HNL Build permitting system to support the implementation of the new Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood …

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Published on June 13, 2026 - 08:45 GMT

Commissioners Approve 2026 Federal Legislative Agenda

The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners approved its 2026 federal legislative agenda on Wednesday, establishing the county's priorities for federal advocacy during the coming session. “The agenda focuses heavily on disaster recovery reform, …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 11:30 GMT

Bread Financial Provides Performance Update for May 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BFH), a tech-forward financial services company that provides simple, personalized payment, lending, and saving solutions to millions of U.S. consumers, provided a …

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Published on June 9, 2026 - 12:30 GMT

AI-Guided Crisis Communications App Message Prism Launches as Hurricane Season Begins

New app helps emergency managers and public information professionals create crisis communications during hurricane season and beyond WEST CHESTER, PA, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stoneking Strategic Communications Technologies …

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Published on June 13, 2026 - 19:42 GMT

Team Brick Calls on Brick Republican Club to Stop Blocking Republicans and Open Communication to All Members

BRICK, NJ, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Team Brick Requests Clarification From Brick Republican Club on Facebook Blocking Reports Team Brick is requesting clarification from the Brick Republican …

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Published on June 13, 2026 - 15:45 GMT

Mayor Michelle Wu Announces More than 500 Free World Cup Tickets for Boston Residents

Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the City of Boston, in partnership with the Boston Host Committee for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, has worked with private partners and individuals to provide more than 500 tickets and round trip transportation to the FIFA …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 22:54 GMT

Former Defense Acquisition Expert Releases A Comprehensive Examination of Whistleblower Retaliation - Ken Pedeleose

New book by Kenneth M. Pedeleose explores decades of experiences evolving debate surrounding lawfare and institutional transparency. ACWORTH, GA, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author and former Department of Defense …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 21:12 GMT

Earthshot Foundation Is Featured on Television Program

This week’s episode of ‘White House Chronicle” delves into the future of the U.S. electric grid. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The electric grid and its increasing essentiality to the smooth functioning of …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 18:56 GMT

Nexford University Now Enrolling Students Across All 50 U.S. States

Working professionals in every U.S. state can now enroll in accredited online business & technology degrees - no campus, no semester schedules, no 6-figure debt WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nexford …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 18:13 GMT

COMMISSIONER NICOLE MASSIAH STAYS FOCUSED ON DELIVERING FOR DISTRICT 3 AS RUNOFF ELECTION APPROACHES

First Black Woman Elected to District 3 Seat Continues Leading with Transparency, Community Engagement, and a Commitment to Protecting Neighborhoods DECATUR, GA, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the DeKalb County District 3 …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 18:07 GMT

ClassicSubversive Editions y Bravo Zulu Publishers se unen para llevar la historia de Ric Prado al ámbito hispano

La alianza impulsará la difusión del libro “Ric Prado: La Pasión del Guerrero”, sobre el exiliado cubano que llegó a las más altas esferas en la CIA MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ClassicSubversive Editions y Bravo …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 14:24 GMT

USDA and Allocore Partner to Transform Financial Assistance for Rural America

Allocore will help USDA streamline loan and grant delivery, improve operations, and reduce administrative complexity across financial assistance programs ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Department of …

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Published on June 13, 2026 - 01:04 GMT

June 12, 2026 Traffic Advisory

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures. People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on June 12, 2026 - 22:41 GMT

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap – Week of June 8, 2026

Here’s a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week: Agriculture On Wednesday, June 10, the Committee on Agriculture held a full committee hearing called "Agricultural Perspectives on the Future of the USMCA." As the …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 18:15 GMT

Scalise: Republicans Deliver Results Democrats Play Politics with National Security

Yesterday, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on The Scott Jennings Show and NewsNation's Katie Pavlich Tonight to discuss how House Republicans are delivering results for the American people by lowering costs, strengthening national …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 14:42 GMT

City of Boston Announces Return of ‘Color Flows’ Activations Downtown For Residents and Visitors to Enjoy This Summer

The City of Boston announced the return of ‘Color Flows’ to Winter Street in Downtown Crossing, and the expansion of the program to Liberty Tree Plaza in Chinatown. Over the next few months, these areas will be transformed by colorful art installations, …

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Published on June 12, 2026 - 14:42 GMT

Celebrating Juneteenth

Highlighting Boston area community celebration events on and around the upcoming June 19th holiday. We wish to take time this month to recognize and celebrate the upcoming Juneteenth observance. Formally designated a federal holiday in 2021, it is a day …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 20:55 GMT

Breaking the Spell Over America Examines Spiritual Warfare and the Fight for the Nation’s Future

Scott Wallis delivers a thought-provoking exploration of spiritual conflict, national division, and faith-based solutions for America’s future. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a time of increasing …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 19:34 GMT

Furhan Ahmad Releases Small Business and Cultural Spaces Plan for Assembly District 66

Candidate backs commercial rent stabilization, tax relief, and eviction protections, plus utility relief for small food businesses. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Furhan Ahmad, candidate for New York State …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 18:00 GMT

The Inaugural Echo Awards Announces Winners Honoring Excellence in Public Sector Journalism

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Echo Awards today announced the winners of its inaugural awards program, recognizing outstanding journalists, broadcasters and media professionals whose reporting informs and …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 17:42 GMT

NBCI’s 150,000 Churches Support and Endorse Kenyan McDuffie for DC Mayor

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI) is a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities, comprising 27.7 million members, that wholeheartedly supports …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 17:17 GMT

Forbes AI Leader Hema Dey Debuts as Amazon Bestseller With The AI Translator Launching a Global Movement to Rise With AI

Iffel International Inc. marks 20 years of operation as The AI Translator community launches with events spanning Southern California, Vancouver and beyond ANAHEIM HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Iffel International …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

Civil Dialogues and the Kinder Institute Event at the Library of Congress

America 250: Defending Freedom & Democracy in 2026 HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Civil Dialogues and the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy …

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Published on June 11, 2026 - 16:29 GMT

Washington Heads of Office Leadership Council Launches Forum to Develop the Next Generation of Influential Leaders

High-Impact Leadership Experience Designed to Equip Emerging and Aspiring Leaders with Executive-Level Skills, Strategy, and Influence WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Washington Heads of Office Leadership Council ( …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

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Published on February 14, 2025 - 08:06 GMT

Use Your Cell Phone Camera to Help Save U.S. Democracy

Along with more than two million others, I subscribe to a daily newsletter written by historian Heather Cox Richardson (https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/). Richardson meshes her deep knowledge of history with insightful and valuable …

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