LIFESTYLE January 1, 2024 California law students provide pro bono help to struggling Maui residents after wildfires A group of about 20 Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law students is providing legal assistance to the residents of Maui as they work to rebuild their lives after the wildfires.
Border security October 19, 2023 Biden agency diverting millions in border funds to blue cities says border is not its 'mission space': emails The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which is managing border assistance funding, said the border isn't part of its "mission space."
FEMA September 2, 2023 DeSantis will not meet Biden on president's post-Idalia trip Gov. Ron DeSantis's staff say he will not be meeting with President Biden when the commander-in-chief visits the areas affected by Hurricane Idalia.
LIFESTYLE August 27, 2023 Maui pets fighting for their lives after the wildfires now may be rescued from the Lahaina burn zone 91±¬ÁÏ Digital spoke to Sarah Haynes, a trained animal rescuer in Maui who is hoping to rescue animals that may have survived the devastating wildfires. Animal rescue groups are on the scene.
Pets August 26, 2023 After the wildfires, Maui Humane Society continues massive effort to rescue pets, reunite them with families After the tragic wildfires in Hawaii, the Maui Humane Society has used social media and the volunteer support of the community to help rescue pets and reunite them with their families.
Politics August 14, 2023 White House says Biden 'praying' for Hawaii families after giving 'no comment' before The White House said that President Biden and his wife were "praying" for the Maui wildfires victims a day after saying he had "no comment" on the blaze.
Miami May 21, 2023 NYC Mayor Adams receives praise from unlikely GOP ally for comments on migrant crisis Republican Miami Mayor Francis Suarez said Sunday that his city has yet to receive any federal funds to help manage the flood of migrants over the past year.
Politics May 15, 2023 House Oversight GOP launches probe into FEMA over tax money going to NGOs aiding illegal immigration Three House Oversight Republicans led a letter to the FEMA administrator regarding a probe into the agency over reports taxpayer dollars went to NGOs aiding illegal immigration.
New Mexico May 11, 2023 FEMA misses deadlines to roll out funds, stoking mistrust among NM wildfire victims, according to officials New Mexico lawmakers criticized FEMA for not rolling out relief funds in time after state residents suffered a massive wildfire that destroyed hundreds of homes and livelihoods.
New Mexico April 25, 2023 New Mexico residents affected by state’s record-breaking wildfire last year to get FEMA aid Residents who were affected by New Mexico’s record-breaking wildfire in 2022 may receive emergency financial aid. Nearly $4 billion in aid will be distributed.
Homeland Security March 31, 2023 DHS OIG finds millions in American Rescue Plan funds misused by NGOs, given to 'gotaway' illegal immigrants The DHS Office of Inspector General found that money awarded to nonprofits via FEMA was misspent and given to some illegal immigrants who had evaded Border Patrol.