Texas flooding, and politics around it, underscore the challenges Trump faces in replacing FEMA

Just weeks ago, President Donald Trump said he wanted to begin "phasing out" the Federal Emergency Management Agency after this hurricane season to "wean off of FEMA" and "bring it down to the state ... Read More

'Political pressure on both sides.' Lawmakers dodge blame as Texas flood death toll climbs

A brutal search for survivors is still underway in Texas after catastrophic floods claimed the lives of at least 120 people. The tragedy has left people questioning our nation's disaster preparedness ... Read More

Challenge of predicting Texas floods and SCOTUS allows for mass federal layoffs: Morning Rundown

Plus, Medicaid and Affordable Care Act cuts in Donald Trump's domestic policy bill have rural hospitals considering what services they might have to cut. Read More

Texas flash flooding: What we know, where it's happening, when storms could end

More than 111 people have died across six counties after flash flooding from heavy rain began affecting the state last week. Read More

CNN panel rips 'partisans' for hijacking Texas flood tragedy for political gain

A "CNN This Morning" panel agreed that political finger-pointing distracts from addressing the real issues behind the deadly Texas flash flooding that's claimed more than 100 lives. Read More

Trump approves disaster declaration for past flooding in Texas - Dallas News

news Weather. Trump approves disaster declaration for past flooding in Texas The federal funding is available to affected individuals in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties. Read More

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett Threatens Political Vendetta Against Trump - MSN

Crockett's Rise and Trump's Attack Crockett's stance comes as her profile skyrockets. She believes Trump's public jabs, calling her a " low-IQ person, " are actually a sign of her growing influence. Read More

Donald Trump has a negative economic approval rating in Texas - Houston Chronicle

For the first time, President Donald Trump has a negative approval rating in Texas over his handling of the economy, according to a new poll. The University of Texas at Austin’s Texas Politics ... Read More

Democrats sound alarm as Trump cuts flood prevention projects in blue states | CNN Politics

The Trump administration significantly cut funding for flood prevention projects in blue states across the country while creating new water construction opportunities in red states, undoing a ... Read More

Texas flood insurance crisis deepens with FEMA rate hikes - Chron

According to the First Street Foundation, a non-profit that assesses climate risk over time, more than 1.15 million Texas properties face at least a 1 percent annual chance of flooding—far more ... Read More

Texas seeks FEMA aid 3 weeks after deadly South Texas flooding

Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Sen. John Cornyn are asking President Trump for federal disaster aid following devastating Rio Grande Valley floods. ... FEMA help 3 weeks after deadly South Texas ... Read More

Texas flooding, and politics around it, underscore challenges Trump faces in replacing FEMA

After months of promises to overhaul or eliminate FEMA, Trump and his administration are touting a fast and robust federal response to the devastating Texas floods. Read More