44 h. ago Trump’s FEMA denies Washington disaster relief for ‘bomb cyclone’ windstorm

Trump’s FEMA denies Washington disaster relief for ‘bomb cyclone’ windstorm  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB

Events

46 h. ago North Dakota Lawmakers Pass Bill Restricting Library Books Deemed Obscene

The bill, which applies to public and school libraries, is part of a national push by Republicans to crack down on content they consider inappropriate for children.

Politics

5 d. ago Lucid Motors wins bankruptcy auction for Nikola’s Arizona factory and other assets

EV startup Lucid Motors has emerged as a surprise winner in the bankruptcy auction for electric trucking company Nikola’s Arizona factory and other assets, according a late Thursday night court filing. Lucid committed around $30 million in cash and non-cash considerations in exchange for the factory, Nikola’s lease on its Phoenix headquarters, and “certain machinery, […]

Economics

5 d. ago NC lawmakers pass bill banning emergency aid discrimination after FEMA Trump sign debacle

NC lawmakers have passed legislation banning discriminations in emergency relief after reports that FEMA skipped houses with Trump signs after Hurricane Milton in 2024.

Events

5 d. ago NC House lawmakers pass bill banning emergency aid discrimination after FEMA Trump sign debacle

NC lawmakers have passed legislation banning discriminations in emergency relief after reports that FEMA skipped houses with Trump signs after Hurricane Milton in 2024.

Events

1 week ago Trump admin live updates: Admin 'covertly' froze FEMA funds, judge says

The administration's FEMA funding freeze violated a court order, a judge ruled.

Politics

1 week ago Trump admin live updates: Admin violated court order in FEMA funds pause, judge says

The administration's FEMA funding freeze violated a court order, a judge ruled.

Events

1 week ago Judge targeted by GOP for impeachment deals blow to Trump's FEMA objectives

A Rhode Island federal judge ordered the Trump administration to unfreeze federal funds after plaintiffs argued it defied a prior court order to release the money.

Events

1 week ago News | Washington lawmakers try again to pass rent control law

News | Washington lawmakers try again to pass rent control law  CoStar

Society

2 w. ago Trump’s Mantra from Schools to FEMA: ‘Move it Back to the States’

President Trump justifies his plan to shutter the Education Department by saying that states should control schools. He’s using the idea to explain other policies now, too.

Politics

2 w. ago Hurricane Helene survivor endorses Trump admin's plan to nix FEMA after storm devastated Southeast

North Carolina resident Mona Roper said she supports the Trump administration's plan to eliminate FEMA, calling DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's changes "promising."

Events

2 w. ago Alaska lawmakers pass bill designating March as Women's History Month

Alaska lawmakers pass bill designating March as Women's History Month  Alaska Public Media News

Politics

2 w. ago Trump officials working to strip FEMA’s role in disaster recovery by Oct. 1

Trump officials working to strip FEMA’s role in disaster recovery by Oct. 1  The Washington Post

Politics

2 w. ago As Bangladesh gears up for election, a new political player emerges

Last year, Gen-Z uprising in Bangladesh helped bring down Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Student activists continue to be central figures in shaping the future of Bangladesh's political landscape.

Politics

3 w. ago Trump wants states to handle disasters. States aren't prepared

President Trump says he's thinking of getting rid of the country's disaster response agency, FEMA. States say they can't replicate what FEMA does on their own.

Politics