disaster funding
Coverage of disaster funding in the Nexus archive.
- Map: NY, NJ and 22 other states sue Trump administration over FEMA disaster funding
New York, New Jersey, and 22 other states are suing the Trump administration over new election and immigration rules tied to FEMA disaster funding. The lawsuit challenges requirements that must be followed to access critical disaster aid.
- IL among dozens of states to sue Trump admin. after it put conditions on receiving disaster funding
Illinois is part of a group of states that have sued President Donald Trump's administration over the imposition of conditions on receiving disaster funding.
- More than 24 states sue Trump administration after it put conditions on receiving disaster funding
More than two dozen states have sued the Trump administration for requiring compliance with election and immigration conditions to receive federal disaster funding. The lawsuit challenges the administration's use of funding as a leverage for policy compliance.
- FEMA nominee pressed on whether Trump favors disaster funding requests from GOP states
Cameron Hamilton, President Trump's nominee for FEMA administrator, testified that he would ensure disaster recovery efforts are objective and fair. Senators, particularly Democrats, questioned whether Republican-led states receive disproportionate disaster funding, citing a Politico report showing 89% approval for GOP states versus 23% for Democratic states. Trump has advocated shifting disaster responsibilities to state governments.