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. […]
Watch live: White House holds press briefing amid Helene disaster response, Iranian missile attacks on Israel
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will address the press Tuesday afternoon as the Southeastern United States continues to recover from the effects of Hurricane Helen. President Biden plans to visit North Carolina on Wednesday to see the damage firsthand. Biden on Monday slammed former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, for criticizing his […]
Seoul crowd crush police sent to jail for deadly failings in Itaewon disaster | Seoul crowd crush
A South Korean court has sentenced three police officers to prison for their handling of the 2022 Halloween riots in Seoul's red-light district that left 159 people dead. Monday's conviction is the first for authorities' failure to prevent or adequately respond to overcrowding in the popular Itaewon district. No government officials have been indicted or […]
Rick Scott calls for Senate to reconvene to consider Helene disaster aid
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) on Monday called on the Senate to “immediately reconvene” once the damage assessment is complete so that lawmakers can consider emergency relief measures for the damage caused by Hurricane Helen. “Floridians are resilient, but our response and recovery from this storm will require the full and immediate support of government at […]
Lawmakers race to avoid farm bill disaster
A stopgap farm bill is set to expire next week, but the Congressional coalition that the massive bill has relied on for half a century is on the verge of collapse. Now, negotiators in Congress are fighting hard, through long odds, to minimize the damage before benefits run out at the end of the year. […]
Walz Is a Complete Disaster in Minnesota — The Folksy Guy Is a Act
Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minnesota) said Sunday on ABC's “This Week.” Tim Walz (D-Minn.) plays a character who is described as a “down-to-earth, good, down-to-earth guy.” “Tim was a total disaster in Minnesota,” Emmer said. “What happened was that until people got to know him and his policies, he had a very hard time being a […]
Oprah steps in to SAVE Kamala from Disaster
“Unite for America” is an event hosted by Oprah Winfrey, which invited Kamala Harris to speak as a star guest. The event also featured Americans who were given the opportunity to voice their concerns about what was happening in their country, but Harris understandably struggled to give a straight answer. “If you become president, what […]