Disaster relief advocate calls for 'urgency' in Congress over tax relief legislation

With just a few weeks remaining in the current session of Congress, After the Fire USA CEO Jennifer Gray Thompson joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss why it’s so critical for the Senate to pass ...

Politics - NBC News - 6 hours ago

Biden asks Congress for $100B in disaster relief funding

President Biden has sent Congress an emergency funding request for roughly $100 billion to help with recovery after natural disasters, including the recent hurricanes Helene and Milton in the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 18

Biden to send Congress an emergency funding bill for disaster relief

The bill will be put forth "in the coming days," a White House official said. The bill is meant to address funding shortages reported after a brutal storm season.

Biden to send disaster relief funding package to Congress in coming days

President Biden will send Congress an extensive emergency funding request in the coming days, the White House said Monday, as administration officials called on Congress to approve more money ...

Politics - The Hill - November 18

FEMA disaster relief fund 'rapidly nearing exhaustion'

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) disaster relief fund has dwindled to less than $5 billion, lawmakers said this week, as both sides press for the swift passage of emergency aid. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 20

Two Tennessee tax preparers charged with stealing $65 million in Covid relief

Two tax preparers have been charged with defrauding the federal government of $65 million in Covid relief funds, according to federal prosecutors in Tennessee.

FEMA employee fired after advising disaster relief team not to visit homes with pro-Trump signs

A Federal Emergency Management Agency employee was fired after advising a survivor assistance team not to visit homes with yard signs that support President-elect Donald Trump during Hurricane ...

Advocates call on Congress to reauthorize radiation compensation law in lame-duck session

A coalition of advocates and stakeholders called on Congress to take action in the lame-duck session to reauthorize the law compensating Americans exposed to nuclear radiation by the federal ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Immigrant advocates to Biden: 'Meet the urgency of the moment'

A coalition of 138 immigrant, civil and human rights groups is calling on President Biden to take executive action to protect certain vulnerable immigrants from President-elect Trump’s pledge of ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Spain approves 10.6 billion-euro relief package after devastating floods that killed over 200 people

World - ABC News - November 5

GOP senators express relief over Gaetz’s decision to withdraw from AG consideration

Senate Republicans were breathing a deep sigh of relief Thursday afternoon after former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) announced he would withdraw his bid to serve as attorney general, acknowledging that ...

Politics - The Hill - November 21

UK ministers admit to Brexit pains, but the relief is on hold

Pro-Europeans granted opening to campaign on single issues that strengthen UK-EU ties

World - Financial Times - November 15

Shoppers see some relief this year for Thanksgiving groceries

Shoppers buying Thanksgiving groceries are seeing some relief at the register for the first time in years. The price of staples like turkey, pumpkin and green beans are down compared to last year, ...

Mississippi legislative leaders advocate Medicaid expansion, heading to conflict with the governor

Mississippi’s Republican legislative leaders say they plan to push for Medicaid expansion to cover working people who earn to little to afford private insurance

Health - ABC News - October 31

Congress pushing for disaster aid deal

Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Congress pushing for disaster aid deal Lawmakers are navigating partisan divides as they seek ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Backstreet Boys, Blake Shelton among artists headlining hurricane relief concert

The Backstreet Boys, Blake Shelton, Brittney Spencer, Cedric the Entertainer and other artists are teaming up for a performance dedicated to raising funds for response efforts for hurricanes Helene ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

'Scandal' cast to reunite for script reading for hurricane relief in North Carolina

The cast of ABC’s hit show “Scandal” will reunite Nov. 17 for a live, virtual script reading to raise money for the western North Carolina area that was ravaged by Hurricane Helene

Entertainment - ABC News - November 1

3 important credit card debt relief moves to make this November

Dealing with credit card debt issues? You may want to take these steps toward debt relief this month.

In Louisville, Relief and Regret After Ex-Officer’s Conviction in Breonna Taylor Case

After a jury found that a former police detective used excessive force in the 2020 raid that killed Ms. Taylor, residents expressed both hope for police reform and reservations about the verdict.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

Israel officially informs U.N. of end to relations with Palestinian relief agency

Israel has officially notified the United Nations that it was cancelling the agreement that regulated its relations with the main U.N. relief organization for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) since ...

As Wildfire Burns in New Jersey and New York, Rain Offers Little Relief

The fire, the latest of several in the region over the weekend, had caused one death and was not contained as of Sunday afternoon, officials said.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 10

Here's what to know about Trump and the future of student loan relief

President-elect Donald Trump has called the Biden administration's student loan relief efforts a "total catastrophe."

Bolton: Moscow, Beijing should feel ‘a lot of relief’ if Gabbard is confirmed as DNI

Former national security adviser John Bolton said Russia and China should feel “a lot of relief” if former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) is confirmed as President-elect Trump’s director of ...

Politics - The Hill - November 18

Oversight panel presses FEMA administrator on hurricane relief discrimination allegations

The House Oversight and Accountability Committee grilled Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell on Tuesday over a since-fired FEMA employee's directive that staff ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

5 signs you need debt relief before the holidays, according to experts

These subtle red flags may indicate you need debt assistance before splurging on holiday gifts, experts say.

‘Sigh of relief’: Wall Street welcomes Trump’s pick of Bessent for Treasury

Nomination of hedge fund investor follows tumultuous fight for the top US economic post

Business - Financial Times - November 23

Tears of joy and relief in Lebanon greets ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah

In cities across Lebanon, people celebrated as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect.

Falling US fuel and food prices bring relief to Thanksgiving shoppers

Record travel numbers expected over festive period even as Americans remain anxious over inflation

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

The lame-duck Congress will be a disaster for Team Trump

Congress is currently in a lame duck session, with a continuing resolution set to expire on Dec. 20, 2024, and Republicans should resist any attempts to do anything more than a short-term CR that ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

European leaders breathe a sigh of relief as pro-EU candidate wins Moldova election

European leaders congratulated pro-Western incumbent Maia Sandu on winning a run-off vote in Moldova's presidential election at the week

Business - CNBC - November 4

FEMA Fires Employee for Telling Hurricane Milton Relief Workers to Skip Houses With Trump Signs

The agency said it was investigating the incident in the aftermath of the Category 3 hurricane that hit Florida in October.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 9

Fema worker fired for telling Milton relief team to skip homes with Trump signs

Fema chief calls action ‘reprehensible’ while Florida governor calls it a ‘weaponization of government’. A employee at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) has been fired from her job and ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

FEMA fires employee who told Florida relief workers to skip Trump supporters

After Hurricane Milton, FEMA slammed Donald Trump for spreading misinformation about the status of the agency's disaster relief funding.

Business - CNBC - November 10

Homebuyers await mortgage relief after Federal Reserve's back-to-back rate cuts

The Federal Reserve has made two consecutive interest rate cuts but potential homebuyers are wondering when mortgage rates will drop. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down ...

Biden needs to push through promised student-loan relief before Trump returns to White House, powerful Democrat warns

The Biden administration needs to move quickly to cancel the student loans of borrowers who were already promised relief before President-elect Donald Trump takes office or risk having this White ...

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Healthy Returns: Trump’s FDA pick Makary may be a relief for biotech and pharma, analysts say

Trump's FDA pick, Marty Makary, appears to be quelling fears about a major disruption to biotech and pharma. Neuralink approved for new studies, company says.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Trump tears into Newsom over special legislative session

President-elect Trump has criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for calling a special legislative session to "safeguard" the state ahead of his return to the White House in January, while ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

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