White House blasts false claims about Hurricane Helene and relief aid
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White House blasts false claims about Hurricane Helene and relief aid
Statement comes as president urges Congress to pass disaster-relief package as costs soar amid devastation. The White House moved Saturday to quash claims that government officials control the ...4 hours ago -
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House GOP chairman demands FEMA accountability for Hurricane Helene after flooding claims more than 200 lives
The chairman of a House Homeland Security subcommittee is asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency to detail what it did to prepare for Hurricane Helene after it became clear there would be ...7 hours ago -
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What to know about Hurricane Helene’s path of destruction a week later
Several storm-battered communities remain disconnected as officials work to restore power, deploy aid, rescue survivors and locate victims.7 hours ago -
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Dolly Parton donates to Hurricane Helene relief efforts
The Southeast is still reeling from the devastation left behind from Hurricane Helene with the death toll climbing to more that 220 with hundreds still missing. Dolly Parton is now joining the ...12 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Buttigieg claps back at Elon Musk for false claims about Helene federal response
Buttigieg replied to a post from Musk that falsely claimed the FAA was closing airspace in the Hurricane Helene disaster zone.Yesterday - Elon Musk -
Business - Inc.
Sports Organizations Launch Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
Hurricane relief is coming from communities of all kinds — including sports organizations.Yesterday -
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Political row erupts over Hurricane Helene disaster relief
Trump slams Fema for spending money on migrants, but the agency says those funds did not come from its hurricane relief.Yesterday -
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Dolly Parton to donate $1 million to Hurricane Helene relief efforts
Dolly Parton said the $1 million will go to the Mountain Ways Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing immediate assistance to Hurricane Helene flood victims.Yesterday -
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Helene relief efforts led to about 30 mid-air close calls over North Carolina
The close calls resulted from a spike in aircraft that included planes, helicopters and drones arriving in western North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene.Yesterday -
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Trump’s False Claims About FEMA’s Response to Hurricane Helene
The former president falsely accused the Biden administration of spending disaster funding on migrants, neglecting areas that had voted for Republicans and ignoring a call from a Republican governor.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Buttigieg counters Musk claim of Fema blocking Starlink from hurricane relief
The billionaire’s accusations about his satellite internet company are, Fema and transportation secretary say. Pete Buttigieg, the transportation secretary, shot down criticism by Elon Musk on the ...Yesterday - Elon Musk -
Politics - NBC News
Trump spreads false claims on federal hurricane response
Former President Donald Trump joins Gov. Brian Kemp (R-Ga.) at a briefing on the response to Hurricane Helene in Georgia Friday afternoon, following false claims he made that the federal government ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Sports - ESPN
As NASCAR comes together for Helene aid, notable teams sue the series
While the NASCAR community is coming together to help its neighbors affected by Hurricane Helene, two teams felt the time was right to sue the series.Yesterday - NASCAR -
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Trump falsely claims he was endorsed by JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon
Former President Donald Trump on Friday falsely claimed in a social media post that he had been endorsed by longtime JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Biden makes rare White House briefing appearance
President Biden took some questions at the White House press briefing during a rare appearance to tout the latest jobs report that exceeded economists' expectations. Biden also weighed in on his ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Trump pushed false claims about FEMA disaster funds used on migrants
False claims that federal emergency disaster money was given to migrants in the U.S. illegally have spread quickly in recent days, boosted by former President Donald Trump and some of his most ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Amid Hurricane Helene's destruction, sports organizations launch relief efforts to aid storm victims
Sports teams and organizations have launched their own relief efforts to help those impacted by the devastation from Hurricane HeleneYesterday -
Politics - The Hill
White House updates Helene response, $45M provided to survivors
The White House updated its response to Hurricane Helene, providing $45 million to survivors of the disaster. President Biden’s administration said Friday that the Federal Emergency Management ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Watch live: White House holds briefing after Biden tours Helene damage, port workers strike deal
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will hold a news briefing Friday afternoon. The briefing comes a day after President Biden traveled to Florida and Georgia in the aftermath of ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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Hurricane Helene's effect on the U.S. economy
Ripple effects from Hurricane Helene are already hitting American wallets as victims wait for basic needs from the federal government. Ryan Sweet, chief U.S. economist for Oxford Economics, joined ...Yesterday -
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What to know about the false claims Trump is pushing about FEMA funds
Donald Trump held a rally in Michigan Thursday where he spread a new baseless conspiracy theory about hurricane relief funds. CBS News campaign reporter Libby Cathey has more.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
White House bashes GOP 'lies' about FEMA funds
The White House bashed Republicans on Friday for what it argues are lies about the Hurricane Helene federal response effort. The White House focused on the claim that the Federal Emergency ...Yesterday -
Sports - ESPN
Baker Mayfield, Kirk Cousins team up to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts.
Mayfield and Cousins' families have pledged $50,000 toward a $100,000 donation to Team Rubicon.Yesterday -
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Harris and Cheney blast Trump over January 6 as they make pitch to Republican voters – US politics live
Vice-president and Liz Cheney attack former president for 2020 election lies at Wisconsin campaign event. In a new Truth Social tirade on Thursday morning, Donald Trump accused Joe Biden and ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Why Trump Is Lying About Disaster Relief
His usual trash-talking is losing its mojo.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Trump claims Hurricane Helene response ‘going even worse’ than Katrina
Former President Trump on Thursday repeatedly attacked Vice President Harris and the Biden administration’s response to Hurricane Helene by claiming that the federal response so far has been worse ...2 days ago -
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Trump falsely claims unsealing of special counsel filing is ‘election interference’
NBC News Senior White House Correspondent Gabe Gutierrez, Correspondent Garrett Haake and former U.S. attorney Chuck Rosenberg join Meet the Press NOW to report on the unsealed filing from special ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Sports - ESPN
Augusta National Golf Club donates $5 million for Hurricane Helene relief
Augusta National Golf Club made the donation in partnership with the Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
What to know about the damage from Hurricane Helene
The damage from Hurricane Helene could total more than $160 billion, and it is already the second-deadliest hurricane in a quarter-century, according to estimates. Since Helene made landfall in ...2 days ago -
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Hurricane Helene relief funding up in the air with Congress in break
Federal relief funds for recovery from Helene are in limbo with Congress still in recess. President Biden is pushing for lawmakers to regroup soon as many in the Southeast struggle without power ...2 days ago -
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White House pushing for dockworker deal with concerns growing over prolonged strike
The White House has been nudging the International Longshoremen's Association and shipping companies to reach a deal with billions on the line for the U.S. economy as the port strike continues. CBS ...2 days ago -
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What economists say about JD Vance's claim that immigrants drive up housing costs
America’s two vice presidential candidates agreed Tuesday night that America is in the midst of a housing crisis in which too few homes and steady demand have led to soaring costs.2 days ago -
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Biden Deploys Troops in Helene Aid Effort, and Trump’s Jan. 6 Case
Plus, making fall foliage pop for the colorblind.2 days ago - Joe Biden -
Politics - The Hill
Debate performance gives Vance 2028 White House boost
Sen. JD Vance’s (R-Ohio) debate performance is giving him a shot in the arm to become a leading 2028 presidential contender no matter what happens in November between former President Trump and ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Trifecta of challenges unravel for Harris, White House ahead of Election Day
A compounding series of challenges are converging all at once for the White House — port workers are striking, fighting in the Middle East is escalating, and Hurricane Helene has ravaged parts of ...2 days ago