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Senators fear FEMA ‘entanglement’ with border crisis could hurt disaster response mission

Fox's first appearance: A group of senators led by Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) says the Federal Emergency Management Agency's “tangles” with the southern border limit its effectiveness in responding to emergencies. They are warning that this is a possibility — just as the Biden administration is suppressing the claims. Disaster relief and immigrant resettlement are […]

FEMA Should Focus on Disaster Relief, Not Supporting Open Borders

many people have pointed The Department of Homeland Security has earmarked $640 million in FEMA funds to help state and local governments struggling with the influx of migrants under the Biden-Harris administration. “It's simple: Mayorkas and FEMA — immediately stop funding for the resettlement of illegal immigrants and redirect that money to hurricane-affected areas. Put […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis orders National Guard to end longshoremen’s strike over hurricane disaster

Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced an order to deploy the National Guard to end a damaging union strike at Gulf Coast ports. “It is unacceptable for the Biden-Harris Administration to allow people to be harmed by supply chain disruptions.” Mr. DeSantis made the announcement Thursday, just two days after the International Longshoremen's Association launched […]

Elon Musk obliges Trump, reconnects disaster areas to the internet for free via Starlink

Elon Musk announced Wednesday that SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service will be free for the next month to people living in areas affected by Hurricane Helen. of the company Website “Starlink aims to provide access to internet connectivity for those affected by natural disasters.” “Legal issues cost lives.” Musk: “In areas affected by Hurricane Helen, […]

Hurricane Helene renews calls for Congress to pass disaster funding

The widespread damage caused by Hurricane Helen is increasing pressure on lawmakers ahead of the looming year-end battle over disaster funding. Funding negotiators on both sides acknowledge the need for additional resources for disaster recovery, but it's already a bone of contention in spending negotiations and could continue as a divided Congress returns from recess. […]