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.
The US has signed new global health agreements with nine African nations, marking a shift towards transactional aid and reduced funding. Discover the details and implications.
The head of the UK's leading independent schools body says Labour's VAT on fees has not funded new teachers as promised, with 81 schools closed. Read the full impact assessment.
The government's new £78bn council funding settlement shifts money towards deprived areas. Find out which councils win, which lose, and if your tax bill will rise.
Economists warn Labour's council funding raid could force tax increases across the UK, with six areas facing unlimited rises from 2027. Discover the impact on your bills.
A new 'fairer' funding system for England will divert central cash to the most deprived areas, pressuring councils in London and the South East. Five London boroughs will see council tax caps removed.
English councils get a £78bn funding boost with a 23% spending power rise. Council tax rises capped at 3%, with extra for social care. Find out what it means for you.
A major review by Baroness Hodge finds Arts Council England has sidelined artistic excellence in favour of box-ticking bureaucracy. Read the full report and reactions.
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.
Britain's National Education Union threatens national strikes as 500,000 teachers may walk out over school funding concerns following the Budget. Find out why.
Scottish and Welsh Labour leaders praise a £2bn funding boost and the abolition of the two-child benefit cap in the new budget, hoping it will reverse their fortunes in upcoming elections.
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 World Health Organisation announces significant staff reductions and programme cuts following US funding withdrawal. Learn how this impacts global health security.
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.
Australia's national science agency CSIRO announces up to 350 job cuts, described as 'worst cuts ever seen' and a 'sad day for publicly funded science'.