FEMA

The Trump administration has denied Maryland's request for Federal Emergency Management Agency funding to aid communities on the western side of the state who were flooded out in May.

California local, state and federal officials blasted the Trump administration and congressional GOP for blocking supplemental recovery aid after the wildfires.

Pew Charitable Trust outlined how governments can better prepare for natural disasters to alleviate budget pressures as these incidents have grown in frequency and severity.

Both states' governors said they will appeal the FEMA denials, which comes amid concern the Trump adminstration is hobbling the emergency response agency.

Disasters like wildfires, floods and hurricanes "are striking harder and more often."

The governor aims to secure federal funding with latest executive order in aftermath of Los Angeles fires.

A plan to sharply cut Community Development Block Grant program staffing follows Trump's statement that he is inclined to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The president suggested federal aid could be sent directly to states instead of through FEMA.

Federal Agencies are requesting billions of dollars to aid states in disaster recovery efforts.

A low drama committee may experience some upheaval if Republicans maintain control of the House following the Novermber elections.