The Federal Emergency Management Agency is deploying federal assistance to Ohio now more than two weeks after the toxic Norfolk Southern train derailment that threatened the village of East Palestine.
After Ohio Republican Governor Mike DeWine requested federal assistance for disaster relief, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said, "Ohio is not eligible for assistance at this time," according to a statement from the governor's office.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Thursday declared a public emergency regarding thousands of migrants being bused to the city from Texas and Arizona. Bowser said the city will establish an Office of Migrant Services to help those arriving in the city.