Two dozen states sue Trump over disaster aid conditions
#DisasterAid #LawsuitOver 24 states sue the Trump administration, alleging it unlawfully ties disaster aid to election changes and immigration enforcement. The lawsuit claims FEMA and DHS conditions violate the Constitution and Administrative Procedure Act, risking billions in federal funding. read more
AP Analysis: Trumps Disaster Aid Delays Hit Record Highs
#DisasterAid #FEMATrump takes longer than any modern president to approve disaster aid, averaging six weeks. States that didn't vote for him face higher denial rates, with 80% approval for Republican governors versus 60% for Democrats. read more
Trump's Rejection of Disaster Aid Leaves Americans in Limbo
#DisasterAid #UncertaintyAmerican farmers and small business owners face uncertainty as $100 billion in disaster relief aid is at risk due to Congress's struggle to agree on a new spending bill after President-elect Donald Trump rejected the bipartisan plan. read more
Trump Allegedly Withheld Disaster Aid from Politically Hostile States
#Trump #DisasterAidFormer Trump administration officials warn that Donald Trump intentionally withheld disaster aid from states he viewed as political foes, indicating a vengeful approach. Trump's actions with California wildfires, Washington wildfires, and Puerto Rico post-Hurricane Maria reflect partisan bias, prompting concerns about future disaster responses. read more