Senators take up looming insurance crisis as policy issuers flee Florida and California
WASHINGTON — Low-income policyholders will be hit hardest by rising insurance premiums as the frequency of natural disasters caused by…
Trump’s daily statements threaten to prejudice jury pool in D.C. elections case, prosecutors warn
“Daily” statements by former President Donald Trump “threaten to prejudice the jury pool” in the federal case where he is…
Congress returns with the clock ticking to avert government shutdown, fund U.S. disaster response
A deeply divided Congress returned Tuesday from a monthlong summer vacation with the clock ticking to pass spending legislation to…
Biden in Florida promises to rebuild, calls on Congress to provide more FEMA funding
President Joe Biden standing in front of a home damaged by a fallen tree said it was “but for the…
White House asks for additional $4 billion for FEMA after Hurricane Idalia, Maui fires
WASHINGTON — The White House is requesting an additional $4 billion from Congress to bolster funding for the Federal Emergency…
FEMA is down to its last $3.4 billion as Maui wildfires, Hurricane Idalia slam U.S.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is running low on money to respond to natural disasters as the U.S. faces billions…
Biden says he will visit Florida this weekend to survey Idalia damage: ‘Our nation has your back’
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden made a surprise trip to the Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters Thursday, where he announced…
Biden pledges $95 million to shore up Hawaii’s electric grid after deadly wildfires
WASHINGTON — The federal government will provide $95 million to shore up Hawaii’s electric grid in the wake of deadly…
Electric utilities face billions in wildfire liability with aging power lines risking another catastrophe
Electric companies in the western U.S. are facing mounting lawsuits alleging that their failure to prepare for extreme weather has…
Biden signs state of emergency order for Florida as Hurricane Idalia approaches
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration for Florida as Hurricane Idalia approaches and strengthens. Idalia is projected…
