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CivLab's New AI-Powered 'US Gov Graph' Tracks Every Position of Power Across the US Federal Government

CivLab has launched US Gov Graph, a live platform mapping 482 federal organisations and tracking vacancies, acting officials, appointments and structural changes across Washington.

International Business Times UK · Sep 17

Former DHS Aide 'Should Have Known Better,' Judge Says After Signal Messages Vanished in FEMA Suit

A federal judge found former FEMA official Karen Evans intentionally deleted Signal messages relevant to a workforce-reduction lawsuit, ordering an adverse inference against the defendants.

International Business Times UK · Sep 15

Federal Court Rules Trump Administration 'Unlawfully Usurped the Authority' of FEMA Over Staffing

A federal judge ruled that DHS unlawfully controlled FEMA staffing decisions and CORE worker renewals, while deleted Signal messages and changing policies complicated the unions' request for relief

International Business Times UK · Sep 13

Pennsylvania’s aging levees are under pressure from scarce funding and severe weather

Pennsylvania has over 180 levees that span approximately 155 miles (255 kilometers) and keep its rivers from flooding. They protect about 158,000 people and US$26.2 billion in property across the state, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The Conversation · Sep 10

Your Immigration Hearing May Have Moved to a Secret Building — Here's How to Check: REPORT

An NPR investigation found immigration hearings from Maryland and Virginia quietly moved to an FEMA-leased D.C. building and unmarked Falls Church office.

Latin Times · Sep 9

Rhode Island governor slams Trump administration after FEMA denies recovery aid for historic blizzard with claims that ‘Winter weather is not new’

Data indicates 89% of Republican state requests for federal aid approved, compared to just 23% of Democrat states.

We Got This Covered · Sep 7

Can an NRI be a nominee for PPF, NSC or SCSS? Here’s what happens to the money after the account holder dies

NRIs can now be nominees for India's small-savings schemes like PPF and NSC, a change from 2023. While they can receive proceeds, repatriation abroad is restricted and subject to FEMA and banking rules, typically requiring crediting to an NRO account first. Understand the nuances before naming an NRI nominee.

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Federal disaster assistance approved for some Texas counties after July floods

The announced funding will help 19 counties pay for infrastructure repairs, but Texas is still waiting for help for individuals in the affected counties.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 2

Flooding devastated swathes of Indiana but response is hampered by politics

Record inundations wrecked homes and took seven lives but Trump has not approved emergency aid and state has cut funds for environmental agencies

The Guardian - US · Aug 30

NRI selling inherited property in India? Agricultural land, farmhouse, and plantation property have stricter sale and repatriation rules

Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) hold the right to inherit property in India; however, selling such assets involves navigating a complex set of regulations. Stricter rules apply to agricultural lands and farmhouses, particularly regarding their sale and repatriation. The method of repatriating sale proceeds varies based on the property's origin and classification.

The Economic Times · Aug 29