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“A disaster waiting to happen”: How the fracking boom put an oil field in the Guadalupe River floodplain

Lack of a state floodplain policy enabled oil companies to build in parts of Texas hit by an epic inundation less than 30 years ago.

The Texas Tribune

FEMA will resume staff reductions that were paused during winter storm, managers say

FEMA is resuming staff cuts that were paused during January's severe winter storm, according to two FEMA managers

The Independent UK

Winter Storm Damage Recovery: How to Access Emergency Funding for Home Repairs

The storm has passed, the ice is melting, but the real disaster is just becoming visible. Cracked pipes, sagging roofs, and flooded basements can turn a home into a money pit overnight. If you are staring at thousands of dollars in damages, the weight of the repair bills can feel…

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Winter storm's power outages hammer the South

Recovery could stretch into another week.

Axios

What to know about the partial government shutdown and its impact

The partial government shutdown is a lot different from the record-long shutdown in the fall

The Independent UK

Democrats block bill to avoid shutdown so Homeland Security can be decided on its own

Time is running out to reach an agreement and avoid another government shutdown

The Independent UK

FEMA could still support winter storm response in a shutdown, despite administration warnings

The Federal Emergency Management Agency would have enough money to respond to the massive winter storm still impacting large swaths of the U.S. even if a partial government shutdown begins at midnight Friday

The Independent UK

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Trump wants to cut FEMA staffing by 50% as he pushes to shrink disaster relief agency, lawsuit alleges

The lawsuit alleges FEMA cuts could impact the agency’s ability to respond to disasters

The Independent UK

Trump signs order to speed up rebuilds of homes affected by 2025 LA wildfires

LA mayor calls order, which seeks to let people rebuild without permitting requirements, a ‘political stunt’

The Guardian - US

ICE shootings heighten criticism of Kristi Noem's tenure at DHS

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is in the middle of blowback from Congress about public safety in immigration enforcement.

Roll Call

Federal unions ask court to halt FEMA position cuts

Federal worker unions have asked a judge to halt Trump administration plans to cut 10,000 positions from FEMA.

Roll Call

World Cup war games: Counter-drones, cyberattacks and stadium ICE raids top US security concerns as FIFA comes to town

The U.S. is expecting at least 5 million international visitors, not to mention the millions of soccer fans at home, to be on the move during the six-week tournament

The Independent UK

'Unfit': AOC slams Trump for hosting moving night for 'Melania' while another ICE shooting rocks Minneapolis

President Trump's White House movie night featuring a documentary on Melania Trump drew sharp criticism from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Her remarks came as a federal agent fatally shot an ICU nurse in Minneapolis, amidst other domestic crises. The screening, attended by tech executives, occurred while Minnesota's governor urged a halt…

The Times of India

AOC Says Trump Is 'Unfit' To Serve For Hosting Documentary Screening After Killing In Minneapolis

Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed President Donald Trump for hosting a movie screening on the same day a federal immigration officer shot and killed a man in Minneapolis.

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The Times of India

US winter storm: Donald Trump approves emergency declarations across multiple states

President Trump approved emergency declarations for ten states facing severe winter storms, with federal agencies coordinating with state officials to ensure public safety. The major storm brought heavy snow and dangerous ice across large parts of the country, impacting millions and causing widespread flight cancellations.

The Times of India

US braces for historic winter storm; power outage risks mount, flights cancelled — all you need to know

A colossal winter tempest is wreaking havoc across a significant portion of the United States, bringing with it an onslaught of freezing rain and subzero Arctic air. Meteorologists are alerting residents that the storm might cause devastation akin to hurricane-force conditions. With life-threatening wind chills becoming common, the risk of…

The Independent UK

FEMA extends housing aid for Maui wildfire survivors until 2027

U.S. officials have granted an extension for housing assistance to survivors of the 2023 wildfires in Hawaii, according to Gov. Josh Green

Axios

FEMA faces trial by ice as winter storm nears after Trump's staffing cuts

Staff cuts and political distrust collide as a deadly storm approaches.

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The Guardian - US

Monster winter storm threatens half of US with at least 16 states declaring emergencies

Snow, sleet and freezing temperatures are forecast for the south, midwest and east coast over the weekend

Tom’s Guide

Move over, 'Knives Out': This quiet Western movie is Josh O’Connor’s real 2025 triumph

In "Rebuilding," Josh O'Connor plays a Colorado cowboy who loses his ranch to wildfires and ends up in a FEMA trailer park; Amy Madigan and Meaghann Fay also star

The Independent UK

Maui braces for possible end to FEMA rental assistance and more housing strain for fire survivors

Nearly 1,000 households displaced by Maui's wildfires are anxiously awaiting news on federal assistance

Fortune

MacKenzie Scott is using her $26 billion philanthropy push to rescue organizations in danger after the Trump administration's funding cuts

The billionaire philanthropist steps in to help organizations with causes that “continue to be politicized and jeopardized,” said Jaymes Black, CEO of The Trevor Project.

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Senior Homeowners in Georgia Are Seeing Higher Flood Premiums

If you’ve lived in the Peach State for more than a few seasons, you know that a “light afternoon shower” can turn a suburban cul-de-sac...

International Business Times

Trump Administration to Begin FEMA Cuts, Dozens of Disaster Response Workers to Be Terminated

According to a report, FEMA employees received emails on New Year's Eve informing them their positions would not be renewed and that their services would no longer be needed once their contracts expire in early January.

Latin Times

Trump Administration to Begin FEMA Cuts, Dozens of Disaster Response Workers to Be Terminated

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