disaster aid

President Donald Trump is set to address the nation, focusing on elections and voting machines, potentially revisiting debunked claims about his 2020 defeat. The article also notes his delayed approval of disaster aid and increased denials for states that did not support him.

President Trump has approved fewer disaster aid requests from states that did not support him, with longer delays in approvals compared to previous presidents. Analysis shows higher denial rates for requests from states with Democratic governors and those that voted against him in the 2024 election.

President Donald Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid, causing delays of weeks or months for Americans. The delays are reported to disproportionately affect Democratic states.

President Donald Trump is causing longer delays in disaster aid approval, with Americans waiting weeks or months. Disaster aid requests from Democratic states are being denied more frequently under his administration.

Public anger in Venezuela is growing over the government's response to twin earthquakes that killed nearly 4,500 people. A grieving mother publicly berated the son of former president Nicolás Maduro, who faced hostile reactions during a visit to a social housing project named after Hugo Chávez.

A proposed FEMA overhaul by a Trump-appointed panel could restrict access to disaster aid for survivors, according to analysts. The overhaul is expected to transfer responsibilities to state and local agencies during hurricane season.