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FEMA has a whirlwind of IT problems
An inspector general report found that FEMA's IT deficiencies have hampered disaster response.
By Andrew Eversden
Bossert out front as Trump's detail man on homeland threats
His portfolio includes the Equifax hack, counterterrorism, cybersecurity, flood insurance and more.
Trump sets emergency aid in motion in deal that upsets GOP
President Donald Trump ignored seething Republicans and made good on his deal with Democrats, signing legislation that links $15.3 billion in disaster aid to an increase in the U.S. borrowing limit.
By Andrew Taylor, The Associated Press
Senate passes $15B disaster aid measure, debt limit increase
The 80-17 vote sends the massive package to the House for a Friday vote, with emergency accounts running out of money and Hurricane Irma barreling toward the East Coast. Trump is expected to sign the measure.
House overwhelmingly passes $7.9 billion Harvey aid bill
The 419-3 vote sent the aid package — likely the first of several — to the Senate in hopes of sending the bill to President Donald Trump before dwindling federal disaster reserves run out at the end of this week.
GSA eases purchasing rules for Harvey
GSA raised the threshold for certain acquisitions in the wake of the devastating Hurricane Harvey.
By Michael Peck
Trump's hiring, budget raises questions about US Harvey help
President Donald Trump’s hiring and budget plans are raising questions about whether he can deliver the “better-than-ever” recovery he’s promised after Hurricane Harvey devastated a swath of the U.S. Gulf Coast.
OPM allowing Hurricane Harvey donations
The Office of Personnel Management has approved a special solicitation to raise money for Hurricane Harvey victims.
By Michael Peck
Hurricane Harvey lowers odds of government shutdown, for now
Hurricane Harvey may help Congress delay a possible government shutdown and put off a fight over the federal budget.
By Joe Gould
Hurricane Harvey: Special thanks to the professionals, volunteers helping others [Commentary]
Under the dire circumstances, the exceptional and inspirational spirit of Americans helping each other against the odds and overcoming is inspiring.
By Chuck Brooks, Brooks Consulting International