Environmental groups allege officials hid evidence of federal funding for a Florida Everglades detention centre, impacting a key legal case. Read the latest on the 'Alligator Alcatraz' controversy.
Bipartisan concern grows as Trump administration plans deep cuts to FEMA staff, potentially crippling US disaster response capabilities. Experts warn of severe consequences.
Leaked emails reveal Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's push to drastically reduce FEMA's disaster response workforce, potentially cutting over 10,000 positions. Explore the implications for national emergency readiness.
Emergency managers warn President Trump has left the US dangerously unprepared for natural disasters through budget cuts and agency gutting, with damages exceeding $101bn in 2025.
Emergency managers warn President Trump's cuts to FEMA and climate science have dangerously weakened US disaster response as 2025 costs hit a record $101bn. Experts call it a 'perfect storm' of rising threats and a crumbling safety net.
Florida Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces mockery after editing a diamond ring from her official portrait amid charges of stealing $5m in disaster relief funds.
A federal judge has halted the Trump administration's move to slash over $230 million in counter-terrorism funding from seven states and DC, ruling it unlawfully tied grants to immigration enforcement. Read the full ruling.
A US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore over $233 million in disaster funding to Democratic-led states, ruling the cuts were unlawful. Read the full ruling details.
Thieves are using kayaks to burgle evacuated homes in Washington's historic floods. One resident confronted them and recovered stolen goods. Stay informed on the crisis.
The Trump administration has placed over 40 FEMA employees on administrative leave, raising concerns over politicisation of the disaster agency. Read the full investigation.
FEMA agents were pulled from Chicago storm damage assessment over concerns ICE raids would spark community backlash. Read how immigration enforcement is impacting disaster relief.
Donald Trump installs Karen Evans, nicknamed 'The Terminator', as the new head of FEMA. Discover how this signals a major shift in US emergency management policy and spending.
Florida Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces federal charges for allegedly stealing COVID-19 relief money. She denies all claims. Follow the developing story.
A Florida congresswoman faces federal charges for allegedly stealing $5 million in FEMA disaster relief and funnelling money into her campaign. Read the full details.
Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces indictment for allegedly laundering $5.8 million in pandemic funds to support her campaign. Federal prosecutors detail elaborate scheme.
Florida Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces indictment for allegedly funnelling $5m in disaster relief to her campaign. Read the full details.
Exclusive: A 160-page FEMA reform report was cut to 20 pages by the Trump administration, raising concerns over US disaster preparedness. Discover the implications.
US Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces federal charges for allegedly misappropriating $5 million in FEMA disaster relief to fund her 2021 campaign. Read the full details.
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to relocate FEMA's headquarters from Washington D.C. to Texas, creating potential operational challenges. Discover the full story.
FEMA's acting chief, David Richardson, has left his post after only six months, marking further instability at the US disaster response agency. Discover the implications.
Acting FEMA administrator David Richardson steps down after six months, following criticism over his handling of deadly Texas floods that killed over 130. Discover the full story.
Federal disaster response agency FEMA confronts a severe financial crisis as extreme weather events escalate across multiple US states, prompting emergency declarations and political controversy.
A Delta Airlines flight from New York to Los Angeles made an emergency return after an emergency slide detached from the aircraft shortly after takeoff, prompting aviation safety concerns.
A dramatic mid-air emergency unfolded as an Eastern Airways flight declared an emergency while flying over the UK, prompting a major response from emergency services and raising serious safety concerns.
A United Airlines Boeing 777 carrying 273 passengers experienced a severe mid-air emergency, plummeting dramatically before making an emergency landing in Turkey. Exclusive details reveal the terrifying moments aboard Flight UA959.
Passengers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Reykjavik to New York feared for their lives when an engine failure forced an emergency return to Iceland. Exclusive passenger accounts reveal the heart-stopping moments as the aircraft shuddered and plunged
A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Atlanta diverted to Albuquerque after a flight attendant suffered a serious medical emergency, with passengers rallying to assist the stricken crew member.
An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Washington DC made an emergency landing in Omaha after crew declared a mid-air emergency, with passengers reporting oxygen masks deploying and moments of panic aboard.
A United Airlines flight from Vegas to Virginia made an urgent emergency landing after the pilot suffered a serious medical emergency mid-flight, with passengers praising the calm response of cabin crew.
Exclusive: Federal Emergency Management Agency faces scathing criticism from disaster specialists over insufficient planning and resource allocation ahead of catastrophic Maui wildfires, raising urgent questions about national readiness.