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Trump wants to shift FEMA money to immigration l ABC News

Just as hurricane season hits, President Donald Trump reportedly wants to take more than $155 million from FEMA and use the money in his fight…

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Trump calls Puerto Rico ‘one of the most corrupt places on Earth’

The president has railed against the island since Hurricane Maria, when he tossed paper towels to storm victims and complained about the cost to rebuild….

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Puerto Rico on edge as Tropical Storm Dorian nears l ABC News

Many in Puerto Rico are still living with the devastation of Hurricane Maria, including 30,000 residents still living under blue tarp roofs. #ABCNews #Dorian #PuertoRico…

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Hurricane Dorian brings threat of storm surge | ABC News

ABC News’ Kaylee Hartung reports from Jacksonville, Florida, which faced life-threatening storm surge two years ago with Hurricane Irma. #ABCNews #HurricaneDorian #Jacksonville #Florida source

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A FEMA official discusses the precautions taken ahead of Hurricane Dorian

Jeffrey Byard warns that all citizens in the storm’s “cone of uncertainty” should take precaution. source

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‘Storm effect will be prolonged’: Kevin McAleenan on Hurricane Dorian

Martha Raddatz interviews acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan on “This Week.” source

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Bahamas official describes damage after Dorian l ABC News

Iram Lewis, a member of Bahamas’ Parliament, speaks out on “GMA” about the damage left by the hurricane and how officials are responding. READ MORE:…

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Biden’s Plans For Covid Vaccine Distribution Include FEMA, Pharmacies | NBC News NOW

NBC News’ Maura Barrett takes an in-depth look at the Biden administration’s plan to increase the rate of Covid-19 vaccine distribution in the U.S. »…

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Biden Will Instruct FEMA To Establish ‘Thousands’ Of Covid Vaccination Centers | NBC News NOW

President-elect Biden announced a five-point plan to ramp up distribution of Covid-19 vaccines in the U.S. His plan includes instructing FEMA to establish “thousands” of…

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Two American cities fight to block quarantine facilities in their communities

Local leaders in California and Alabama are fighting plans to quarantine infected American evacuees from the Diamond Princess cruise ship at facilities in their communities….

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FDA approves compassionate use of chloroquine | ABC News

President Donald Trump held a teleconference with state governors on Thursday at FEMA headquarters and discussed possible treatments for coronavirus. BREAKING NEWS UPDATES: https://abcn.ws/39VhHcL SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS:…

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‘The Senate and the House must act’: Pence | ABC News

The vice president addressed the coronavirus response with governors and the chances of a possible stimulus bill passing. SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More…

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FEMA administrator pressed on N95 mask distribution l ABC News

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Martha Raddatz interviews FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor on “This Week.” #ABCNews #Coronavirus #FEMA #PeteGaynor #N95Masks #ThisWeek source

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COVID-19 cases spread across the country

Health care workers on the front lines fear for their own heath and safety as they continue to treat coronavirus patients in desperate need of…

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FEMA chief: Hurricane preps ‘more complicated’ amid pandemic | PRIME

FEMA administrator Peter Gaynor discusses how Americans need to prepare for an active hurricane season under the constraints of the pandemic. #PeterGaynor #FEMA #Hurricane #Pandemic…

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FEMA Sent To U.S.-Mexico Border Amid Surge In Migrant Children | NBC Nightly News

The Biden administration has called on FEMA to help manage and shelter the influx of unaccompanied migrant children crossing the border. » Subscribe to NBC…

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California Officials Scramble To Keep Mass Vaccination Sites Open | NBC News NOW

Two mass vaccination centers in California will cease operations next week as FEMA says it will not extend the vaccine supply to the sites. NBC…

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ABC News Live Update: Prince Philip admitted to hospital

Plus, thirty-seven states are on alert as a new storm moves in, and FEMA plans to open seven mass vaccinations sites by next week. source

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How FEMA is responding to Texas’ weather crisis

Acting Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Bob Fenton discusses efforts to help Texas and the challenges he’s facing as the weather gets warmer. source

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