Trump says FEMA has been a "disaster" as he visits Hurricane Helene survivors

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 ...

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Trump teased an executive order to 'terminate' FEMA. Can he do that?

Although President Donald Trump has floated eliminating FEMA with an executive order, he does not have unilateral authority, according to federal law.

ABC News - 1h

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 - 2h

While Visiting Flood Survivors, Trump Suggested Eliminating FEMA

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The New York Times - 2h

Trump floats "getting rid of FEMA" as he visits North Carolina and California

The president said the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been too bureaucratic and slow in its response to disasters.

CBS News - 5h

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 - 5h

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 - 7h

12:30 Report — Trump floats FEMA shakeup in visit to coastal states

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Had Trump been president, ‘maybe’ there would not have been war in Ukraine, Putin says – Europe live

Russian president says if Donald Trump had been in power in 2022 the ‘crisis’ in Ukraine might not have happened. Before we look at some other events in Europe today, here’s my Guardian colleague ...

The Guardian - 7h

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 - 8h

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 - 8h

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 - 8h

Trump visiting disaster areas in Asheville and Los Angeles

President Trump on Friday will survey the damage from Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina, before traveling to California to tour areas scorched by the Los Angeles-area wildfires. CBS ...

CBS News - 12h

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 - 15h

Trump Says States Should Manage Disasters. Former FEMA Leaders Agree.

“I’d rather see the states take care of their own problems,” the president said. Federal emergency managers from both parties have made the same argument.

The New York Times - 15h

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 Angeles

ABC News - 16h

North Carolina braces freezing temperatures while still recovering from Hurricane Helene

A winter storm brought the wind and freezing temperatures to North Carolina. Meanwhile, the state is still trying to recover from Hurricane Helene. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has ...

CBS News - 1d

Winter storm impacts towns destroyed by Hurricane Helene

The frigid winter storm that covered most of the South slammed towns in North Carolina that were destroyed by Hurricane Helene in 2024. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports.

CBS News - 1d

Bitter cold poses new challenges for Hurricane Helene survivors

Bitter cold has swept the South — including parts of North Carolina that were hard hit by Hurricane Helene four months ago.

CBS News - 1d

Freezing temperatures in the southern U.S. impacts Hurricane Helene survivors

Four months after Hurricane Helene hit, survivors in North Carolina are facing a new challenge with freezing temperatures sweeping the South. Some survivors say they feel forgotten amid everything ...

CBS News - 1d

Fanone says he feels like he has target on his back from Trump government

Michael Fanone, a former Washington police officer who was attacked during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol, said he feels like he has a target on his back under President Trump, after Trump ...

The Hill - 2d

The Taliban say a Chinese national has been killed in northeastern Afghanistan

An Afghan police official says a Chinese citizen has been killed in the country's northeast

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Trump is back. And the resistance has been humbled into near-impotence | Osita Nwanevu

Much remains uncertain about the path the next four years will take us down. But it’s crystal clear who’s going to come out ahead and who it’s all for. Needless to say, a nation capable of sending ...

The Guardian - 3d

American held in Afghanistan has been released, his family says

Ryan Corbett, an American detained in Afghanistan, was released amid the U.S. presidential transition, according to his family.

NBC News - 3d

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 - 4d

Israeli American hostage father says he has ‘immense gratitude’ for Trump team after ceasefire deal

An Israeli American hostage’s father said Sunday that he has “immense gratitude” for President-elect Trump’s team in the wake of a ceasefire deal in the Israel-Hamas war going into effect. “You're ...

The Hill - 4d

NC governor asks FEMA for 6-month Helene extension on temporary shelters

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein (D) asked for an extension on funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Thursday to support temporary shelters for residents who lost their homes ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

Spain says a citizen has been kidnapped in northern Africa

Yahoo News - Jan. 17

An Austrian woman has been kidnapped in Niger's Agadez city, authorities say

Gunmen have kidnapped an Austrian woman in Niger's Agadez city

ABC News - Jan. 12

An Austrian woman has been kidnapped in Niger's Agadez city, authorities say

Yahoo News - Jan. 12

Lasting psychological impacts of natural disasters on survivors

As massive flames continue to ravage Southern California, survivors are left to pick up the pieces. Dr. Sue Varma talks about the long-term psychological effects of natural disasters, highlighting ...

CBS News - Jan. 10

Italy Says Cecilia Sala, Journalist Detained by Iran, Has Been Released

Cecilia Sala, 29, was detained last month while on a reporting trip. She had been held for 20 days and told her family that she was kept in isolation.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Venezuelan opposition leader says his son-in-law has been kidnapped in Caracas

Self-exiled Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González, who claims to have defeated President Nicolás Maduro in last year’s presidential election, says that his son-in-law has been kidnapped in ...

ABC News - Jan. 7

Venezuela's opposition leader says son-in-law has been abducted

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

Give Biden his due, he has been one of the best presidents of our time

Nancy Pelosi's tribute to President Joe Biden's time in the Oval Office highlights his effective leadership, strong economy and commitment to democracy, despite his mistakes.

The Hill - Jan. 6

Trump says he’s been in touch with GOP holdouts ahead of Speaker vote

President-elect Trump said he has been in touch with Republican holdouts ahead of Friday afternoon's Speaker vote, as uncertainty swirls about whether Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has enough ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Aaron Rodgers expresses gratitude to Jets, says time with New York has been 'the best two years of my life'

Rodgers, 41, is choosing to focus on the positives with his NFL days dwindling

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

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

Trump says FEMA has been a "disaster" as he visits Hurricane Helene survivors

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