Mississippi governor declares state of emergency over flooding fears
The governor called the flooding expected this weekend a "precarious situation."
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Puerto Rico fires 2 more officials over supplies found in warehouse
A total of three people have been fired in the fallout over some emergency aid that has been allegedly stored away since Hurricane Maria struck the island in 2017.
Puerto Rico governor fires emergency director
Some of the aid has allegedly been sitting in the warehouse since Hurricane Maria struck in 2017.
Puerto Ricans hoping Trump signs major disaster declaration
Four thousand people are still in shelters and many others are sleeping outside after yet another earthquake on Saturday.
Thousands still sleeping outside in quake-wary Puerto Rico
Tuesday's 6.4 earthquake has forced thousands of people to sleep outside in fear of tremors.
Buttigieg releases disaster relief plan after volunteering in South Carolina
Conway suffered extensive flooding after Hurricane Florence last year
Ex-top FEMA official sent to Puerto Rico arrested on fraud charges
The investigation was led by the DHS and the OIG and centers around bribes that were paid out by an electrical contractor
Ex-FEMA chief: Agency burdened by "unrealistic" expectations
"We've got to stop looking at FEMA as 911," Brock Long said on "Face the Nation," adding that he believes everyday Americans need to be better trained for disasters
What you need in a hurricane preparedness kit
CBS News put together some emergency preparedness tips for people and pets, as well as a checklist of supplies for hurricane season
Transcript: Former FEMA Administrator Brock Long on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of the interview with former FEMA Administrator Brock Long that aired Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019, on "Face the Nation"
DHS chief: Transfer of funds to border won't impact hurricane response
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan defended the controversial decision to divert millions in disaster relief funds to the southern border as his agency prepares to respond to Hurricane Dorian
Trump leaves for Camp David — live stream
The president addressed the departure of his aide Madeleine Westerhout
Trump administration to use disaster aid for migrant detention centers
The administration is planning to use funds allocated for disaster aid efforts and other Homeland Security initiatives to expand space in ICE facilities and support the controversial "Remain in Mexico" program
As aid stalls in Congress, California braces for more wildfires
Democrats and Republicans have been fighting for months over an aid package to address last year's catastrophic weather events
FEMA exposed info of 2.3 million disaster victims
The victims affected include survivors of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria and the 2017 California wildfires
Iowa Rep. Steve King belittles Katrina flood victims
King said in a town hall that Katrina victims only asked "who's gonna help me," while Iowa flood victims "take care of each other"
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Daughter fights to get father's body from Puerto Rico morgue 8 months after death
"This is unnecessary. This is completely unnecessary. No one should have to go through this," Melita Kimbrough told CBS News
FEMA denies Puerto Rico request for help processing backlog of bodies
The fiscal oversight board, which controls the island's spending, will allow the governor to use the funds to curtail the mounting backlog of bodies
Transcript: CBS News interviews Puerto Rico's governor
During a wide-ranging interview in Washington, Rosselló told CBS News that Democrats taking on Trump need to make Puerto Rico a top issue
FEMA Administrator Brock Long resigns
Brock Long, the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is stepping down after two years on the job. Long faced controversy last year over improper use of government vehicles.
FEMA Administrator Brock Long announces resignation
In a letter to FEMA employees, Long said stepping down was "one of the toughest decisions I have ever had to make"
Puerto Rico suspends electricity, water bills for federal workers affected by shutdown
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló also announced a 90-day extension to a halt in tax collections
Study: Puerto Rico received slower, less "generous" federal aid than Texas, Florida
Survivors of hurricanes Harvey and Irma received millions more in FEMA funds than Hurricane María survivors, according to the study
What government shutdown means for mortgages
Many can expect minor delays -- or worse -- with the already complicated process of getting and managing a mortgage
Trump says he's committed to pursuing Russia-Ukraine peace deal
The president told CBS News he's been talking with Putin and Zelenskyy and remains both realistic and optimistic.
Trump asks Supreme Court to take up legal battle over tariffs
The Trump administration appealed to the Supreme Court a lower court decision that found many of his tariffs are unlawful.
What the "missing minute" in the Jeffrey Epstein jail video shows
The Epstein jail video officials initially released was missing one minute, but footage released Tuesday contains that minute.
Powerball's estimated jackpot soars to $1.7 billion for Saturday drawing
The estimated Powerball jackpot for Saturday night's drawing soared to an estimated $1.7 billion after no tickets came up winners of Wednesday's $1.4 grand prize.
More than 1,000 HHS staffers call on Trump to fire RFK Jr.
A large group of current and former HHS staffers are pushing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to either resign or be fired, after weeks of tumult at the health agency.
Trump administration to end temporary status of another 268,000 Venezuelan migrants
The Trump administration is seeking to end temporary protections and work permits for nearly 270,000 Venezuelan migrants.
Navy reverses demotion of Rep. Ronny Jackson, ex-White House doctor under Trump and Obama
Rep. Ronny Jackson said the Navy has restored his retired rank of rear admiral.
Judge rules Trump administration's funding freeze against Harvard was unlawful
The decision from U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs is a massive victory for Harvard University.
DHS opens new immigration detention facility inside Louisiana's Angola prison
The new facility — which is located inside the Louisiana State Penitentiary, commonly known as Angola — is designed to house more than 400 detainees.