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More Texas counties eligible for FEMA aid after Trump grants request for disaster status
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the federal declaration Friday after formally requesting it for the Austin-area counties Thursday ...
Trump plans to tour Texas flood damage as the scope of the disaster tests his pledge to shutter FEMA
President Donald Trump is visiting Texas on Friday to assess catastrophic flooding that has killed at least 120 people.
Trump to visit Texas; White House says FEMA has funds for flood victims: Live updates
President Donald Trump was expected to arrive in Kerr County, Texas, Friday afternoon, one week after the area was struck by ...
FEMA maps underestimated risk in catastrophic Texas flood, data shows
The risk of the catastrophic flooding that struck Texas Hill Country as people slept on July 4 and left at least 120 dead was potentially underestimated by federal authorities, according to an ABC ...
Texas lawmakers face scrutiny over missed opportunity to improve emergency response
On Thursday, the Texas House and Senate announced the creation of committees on disaster preparedness and flooding.
Trump looks to quash criticism on natural disaster response during Texas visit
President Donald Trump is traveling to central Texas on Friday to survey the aftermath of a catastrophic flood that has ...
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Noem rips CNN report claiming she delayed DHS response to Texas flood as 'absolutely trash'
DHS head Kristi Noem refuted a CNN report that her requirement for personal sign-off on DHS contracts over $100,000 slowed ...
Emergency alert over shooting stirs anger in flood-hit Texas
The alert, a Blue Alert issued by the FBI, named Benjamin Song, 32, as the suspect wanted in the July 4 shooting of a police ...