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Kristi Noem blames Democrats for shutdown holding up $625m in World Cup funding

Host city officials raised concerns earlier this week, saying delays in the delivery of $625m in funds for security could result in World Cup event cancellations

The Guardian - US · Feb 26

The Flood Zone Shock: New FEMA Maps Are Forcing Some Homeowners to Buy Costly Insurance

A house can feel rock solid until a government map redraws the lines around it. Across the country, updated flood maps from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, better known as FEMA, have started to shift entire neighborhoods into higher-risk flood zones. That simple change on paper carries real consequences. Mortgage…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Feb 26

Shutdown to affect disaster relief as DHS restricts FEMA activities

It isn’t because of a lack of funds.

We Got This Covered · Feb 24

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World Cup host cities are ‘running out of time’ with $625m in funding held up by DHS shutdown

Officials warned of potential event cancellations if World Cup host cities do not receive the funds, which are set to be administered by Fema

The Guardian - US · Feb 24

This week: Snow delays congressional business before State of the Union

Congress called off Monday evening votes as a snowstorm hit the Northeast, but the State of the Union remains on track for Tuesday evening.

Roll Call · Feb 23

Trump approves federal emergency declaration for Potomac River sewage spill

Millions of gallons of raw sewage have been pouring into the water through a ruptured pipe since last month

The Guardian - US · Feb 21

Kristi Noem tightens her grip on the Department of Homeland Security

High-level leadership ousters have overlapped with a growing staff exodus.

Axios · Feb 20

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Disaster relief fund threatened as partial shutdown takes hold

The federal government's main disaster relief fund is dwindling as the partial shutdown of DHS nears the end of its first full week.

Roll Call · Feb 20

DHS halts travel and restricts staff visiting disaster areas amid government shutdown, report says

The Independent UK · Feb 18

Trump and Maryland governor feud over Potomac River sewage spill disaster

President accused Wes Moore of ‘gross mismanagement’ after federally managed sewer line ruptured last month

The Guardian - US · Feb 18

Trump says he will help Democrats fix polluted waterway - but only if they ask ‘politely’

Maryland officials say they quickly jumped on the job, even though federal officials should’ve taken the lead

The Independent UK · Feb 17

ED fines NewsClick Rs 120 crore, Purkayastha Rs 64 crore under FEMA

The Enforcement Directorate has issued a notice under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, fining the company that operates NewsClick Rs 120 crore and the portal’s founder-editor Prabir Purkayastha Rs 64 crore.

Newslaundry · Feb 17

Trump takes aim at Democratic Maryland Governor Wes Moore over massive sewage spill in the Potomac River

Crews have still not finished repairing wastewater infrastructure after an aging sewer line burst in January

The Independent UK · Feb 17

US homeland security department partially shut down after lawmakers fail to agree funding

Lawmakers left Washington for a long weekend without resolving an impasse over much-criticized agency’s funding

The Guardian - US · Feb 13

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The Guardian - US · Feb 12

Senate Democrats block DHS funding over immigration tactics

Though Department of Homeland Security almost certain to shutter at midnight Friday, ICE to be largely unaffected

The Independent UK · Feb 12

DHS shutdown looms after Senate Democrats block Homeland Security bill

Lawmakers in both chambers were put on notice to return to Washington should a deal be reached to avert the anticipated shutdown

Saving Advice · Feb 11

7 Reasons Many Floridians Say Rebuilding Near the Coast Is Becoming Unaffordable

For decades, the dream of retiring to a Florida beach house was attainable for the middle class, but in 2026, the math has fundamentally broken....

The Independent UK · Feb 11

Homeland Security officials voice concerns about looming shutdown

Homeland Security officials are highlighting the potential impact of a shutdown

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Roll Call · Feb 9

FEMA earmarks threatened by immigration funding standoff

Ongoing fight over fiscal 2026 funding for federal immigration agencies has also left disaster preparedness earmarks in limbo.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 9

“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 Independent UK · Feb 6

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

Budget and the Bees · Feb 3

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…

Axios · Feb 2

Winter storm's power outages hammer the South

Recovery could stretch into another week.

The Independent UK · Jan 31

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 · Jan 29

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

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