The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Monday evening that its Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program will extend hotel stays for over 3,000 eligible residents in western North Carolina until January 25. The decision comes amid ongoing recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, which struck in late September.
Former President Jimmy Carter was honored Tuesday in a brief ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda, where his body will lie in state until his funeral on Thursday. Carter, who passed away on December 29 at the age of 100, is remembered as a member of the Greatest Generation, a dedicated public servant, and a humanitarian who continued his service long after leaving the presidency.
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, which killed 103 people and caused an estimated $53 billion in damages, North Carolina has received significant aid for recovery efforts, including over $1.1 billion in state relief and billions more in federal requests. The storm, considered the state’s worst natural disaster, has prompted both state and federal governments to take action, though criticism has followed regarding the adequacy of those efforts.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is calling on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to eliminate or suspend burdensome regulations preventing Floridians from rebuilding their homes after the devastating hurricanes Helene and Milton. These restrictions, she argues, are forcing some residents to abandon their communities altogether.
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Tragedy struck in Unicoi County, Tennessee, where multiple lives were lost, but many others were saved due to the heroic efforts of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) failed to follow through on its promise to deliver trailers to Americans after Hurricane Helene destroyed their homes.
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) declared that he is "ready to work" with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in support of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
President Joe Biden has announced over $1 billion in humanitarian aid to assist individuals displaced by drought and conflict across 31 African nations. This commitment was unveiled during his recent visit to Angola, where he emphasized the United States' dedication to supporting Africa's humanitarian needs.
House Republicans are demanding that the inspector general open an investigation into FEMA after the entity allegedly discriminated against Trump supporters in its hurricane relief efforts.
