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Trump Administration Approves Disaster Aid Amid DHS Shutdown

4/12/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Trump administration approved disaster declarations for Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Washington, enabling federal recovery support.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding is threatened by an ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown lasting eight weeks.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin seeks to expedite disaster requests as hurricane season nears.
States like Arizona and Maryland have experienced delays and denials for disaster assistance, raising concerns about responsiveness.
No hazard mitigation funding has been approved in over a year, impacting community resilience efforts.

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Story summary

The Trump administration approved disaster declarations for Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Washington, enabling federal recovery support.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding is threatened by an ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown lasting eight weeks.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin seeks to expedite disaster requests as hurricane season nears.
States like Arizona and Maryland have experienced delays and denials for disaster assistance, raising concerns about responsiveness.
No hazard mitigation funding has been approved in over a year, impacting community resilience efforts.