Trump floats "getting rid of FEMA" as he visits North Carolina and California
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Trump visits North Carolina, California disaster zones; talks about dismantling FEMA
President Donald Trump toured disaster zones in North Carolina and California in his first official trip since retaking the White House. During the visits, Trump said he was considering dismantling ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump tours fire-ravaged Los Angeles after chiding California and FEMA
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North Carolina Republican proposes renaming Dulles airport after Trump
Freshman Rep. Addison McDowell (R-N.C.) introduced legislation this week to rename the Dulles International Airport (IAD) near Washington after President Trump. McDowell, who represents North ...The Hill - 2d -
In hurricane-ravaged North Carolina, Trump suggests that FEMA should be overhauled or shut down
On a visit to a North Carolina neighborhood destroyed by Hurricane Helene, President Trump was highly critical of FEMA, suggesting it should be shut down. Trump arrived late Friday in Los Angeles ...NBC News - 2d -
Trump recommends ending FEMA ahead of California fire site visit
President Donald Trump will visit California to see the damage caused by wildfires around Los Angeles. FEMA has been involved in response efforts there.CNBC - 2d -
While Visiting Flood Survivors, Trump Suggested Eliminating FEMA
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Trump says FEMA has been a "disaster" as he visits Hurricane Helene survivors
President Trump visited Hurricane Helene survivors after surveying damage in North Carolina. Mr. Trump will also visit California as wildfire victims seek more federal aid.CBS News - 2d -
Trump floats overhauling or eliminating FEMA while touring hurricane damage in N.C.
President Donald Trump on Friday floated the idea of overhauling or eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, while visiting North Carolina to view the aftermath of damage from ...NBC News - 2d -
Why Trump says he may get rid of FEMA
President Trump is visiting North Carolina and California, two states devastated by natural disasters. CBS News' Dave Malkoff speaks to Asheville residents about Hurricane Helene's lasting effects, ...CBS News - 2d -
12:30 Report — Trump floats FEMA shakeup in visit to coastal states
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Trump says he may get rid of FEMA, meets with Hurricane Helene first responders
President Trump met with Hurricane Helene first responders Friday after arriving in North Carolina. Trump took questions from reporters during the meeting and said he may get rid of FEMA.CBS News - 2d -
Trump says FEMA has 'really let us down' in North Carolina
President Trump said Friday the disaster relief led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina has been disappointing, emphasizing that ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump takes questions after arriving in North Carolina to see Hurricane Helene damage
President Trump answered questions from reporters after arriving in North Carolina Friday for a briefing from Hurricane Helene first responders and to see damage remaining from the storm. Following ...CBS News - 2d -
Watch: Trump delivers remarks during visit to western North Carolina
President Trump is set to deliver remarks Friday in hurricane-hit western North Carolina, after ripping the Biden administration’s handling of the disaster throughout the final stretch of his ...The Hill - 2d -
What to know about Trump's trip to North Carolina and California, court battle over birthright
President Trump is embarking on the first trip of his second term to view parts of North Carolina ravaged by Hurricane Helene before going to Los Angeles to see areas burned by the recent wildfires ...CBS News - 2d -
Trump to Visit North Carolina and California, With Disaster Aid an Open Question
While he has expressed support for North Carolina residents, the president has criticized California’s Democratic leaders and threatened to withhold federal aid from the state.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump to visit disaster zones in North Carolina, California on first trip of new term
President Donald Trump is heading to hurricane-battered western North Carolina and wildfire-ravaged Los AngelesABC News - 2d -
North Carolina releases details of Bill Belichick's contract
Belichick has signed his deal with the school and it goes through the end of 2029.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Trump to visit California to survey wildfire damage
President Trump is set to visit communities hit by wildfires in Southern California on Friday. The president continues to blame local and state officials for the devastation. Alene Tchekmedyian, ...CBS News - 4d -
Trump set to visit NC, California, Nevada
President Trump will travel to North Carolina, California and Nevada this week for the first trips of his presidency, he told reporters on Tuesday. The president said he will be going Friday to ...The Hill - 5d -
Newsom says he looks forward to Trump's visit to Los Angeles
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said he looks forward to President Trump visiting Los Angeles and stands “ready to work” with his administration on issues on which their values align. “As our ...The Hill - 6d -
North Carolina State Wolfpack vs. California Golden Bears: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time
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North Carolina governor announces new abortion protections
Democratic North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein issued an executive order Thursday that he believes will further protect reproductive health care access across the state. The order directs Cabinet ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Republicans in North Carolina Are Treading a Terrifying Path
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Why Cities Are Getting Rid of Decades-Old Parking Rules
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Trudeau says he suggested trading 'Vermont or California' in meeting with Trump
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Latest news on California wildfires as looters arrested, FEMA promises aid
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Facebook and Instagram get rid of fact checkers
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Meta to get rid of factcheckers and recommend more political content
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'Another violation,' Blinken says of North Korean launch as he visits South Korea
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Trump: 'Why would I want to get rid of TikTok?'
President-elect Trump doubled down on his support for TikTok on Friday, as the popular social media app prepares to argue against an impending ban before the Supreme Court next week. “Why would I ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Trump says he thinks Johnson has the votes to get confirmed
President-elect Trump firmly believes House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will get a second term. “No one else can get the votes,” he told reporters Tuesday. On Monday, Trump offered Johnson his ...The Hill - Jan. 1
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