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Lawmakers criticize Kristi Noem over delayed FEMA decisions

Members of the House Judiciary Committee used an oversight hearing Wednesday to highlight delays in dispersing disaster relief funds.

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‘It’s not acceptable’: Will a small town be left $7.8m on the hook for the World Cup?

At a meeting of the board that governs the World Cup stadium in Foxborough, promises were made if not accepted

The Guardian - US

Kristi Noem Faces Backlash After Refusing to Retract 'Terrorists' Label in Minnesota Case

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defends labeling two deceased US citizens as domestic terrorists during a heated Senate hearing, sparking political fallout and public outrage.

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Judge hears arguments over potential FEMA job cuts

Attorneys argued Tuesday over whether a federal judge should block the Trump administration from potentially cutting jobs at FEMA.

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Ron DeSantis spent $1.2m per day to open and operate ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

After spending taxpayers’ money, Florida governor will likely be left holding bill for $608m promised by Trump administration

The Guardian - US

Moratorium on federal employee layoffs lapses amid shutdown

A moratorium on federal employee layoffs lapsed with the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.

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Kristi Noem blames Democrats for shutdown holding up $625m in World Cup funding

Host city officials raised concerns earlier this week, saying delays in the delivery of $625m in funds for security could result in World Cup event cancellations

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The Flood Zone Shock: New FEMA Maps Are Forcing Some Homeowners to Buy Costly Insurance

A house can feel rock solid until a government map redraws the lines around it. Across the country, updated flood maps from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, better known as FEMA, have started to shift entire neighborhoods into higher-risk flood zones. That simple change on paper carries real consequences. Mortgage…

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Shutdown to affect disaster relief as DHS restricts FEMA activities

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World Cup host cities are ‘running out of time’ with $625m in funding held up by DHS shutdown

Officials warned of potential event cancellations if World Cup host cities do not receive the funds, which are set to be administered by Fema

The Guardian - US

This week: Snow delays congressional business before State of the Union

Congress called off Monday evening votes as a snowstorm hit the Northeast, but the State of the Union remains on track for Tuesday evening.

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Trump approves federal emergency declaration for Potomac River sewage spill

Millions of gallons of raw sewage have been pouring into the water through a ruptured pipe since last month

The Guardian - US

Kristi Noem tightens her grip on the Department of Homeland Security

High-level leadership ousters have overlapped with a growing staff exodus.

Axios

Disaster relief fund threatened as partial shutdown takes hold

The federal government's main disaster relief fund is dwindling as the partial shutdown of DHS nears the end of its first full week.

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The Independent UK

DHS halts travel and restricts staff visiting disaster areas amid government shutdown, report says

The Guardian - US

Trump and Maryland governor feud over Potomac River sewage spill disaster

President accused Wes Moore of ‘gross mismanagement’ after federally managed sewer line ruptured last month

The Independent UK

Trump says he will help Democrats fix polluted waterway - but only if they ask ‘politely’

Maryland officials say they quickly jumped on the job, even though federal officials should’ve taken the lead

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ED fines NewsClick Rs 120 crore, Purkayastha Rs 64 crore under FEMA

The Enforcement Directorate has issued a notice under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, fining the company that operates NewsClick Rs 120 crore and the portal’s founder-editor Prabir Purkayastha Rs 64 crore.

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The Independent UK

Trump takes aim at Democratic Maryland Governor Wes Moore over massive sewage spill in the Potomac River

Crews have still not finished repairing wastewater infrastructure after an aging sewer line burst in January

The Guardian - US

US homeland security department partially shut down after lawmakers fail to agree funding

Lawmakers left Washington for a long weekend without resolving an impasse over much-criticized agency’s funding

The Guardian - US

Senate Democrats block DHS funding over immigration tactics

Though Department of Homeland Security almost certain to shutter at midnight Friday, ICE to be largely unaffected

The Independent UK

DHS shutdown looms after Senate Democrats block Homeland Security bill

Lawmakers in both chambers were put on notice to return to Washington should a deal be reached to avert the anticipated shutdown

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7 Reasons Many Floridians Say Rebuilding Near the Coast Is Becoming Unaffordable

For decades, the dream of retiring to a Florida beach house was attainable for the middle class, but in 2026, the math has fundamentally broken....

The Independent UK

Homeland Security officials voice concerns about looming shutdown

Homeland Security officials are highlighting the potential impact of a shutdown

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FEMA earmarks threatened by immigration funding standoff

Ongoing fight over fiscal 2026 funding for federal immigration agencies has also left disaster preparedness earmarks in limbo.

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