Texas Storms Death Toll Rises; States Sue Trump Over Disaster Fund Cuts
Severe storms in Texas have caused devastation, with over 130 deaths and hundreds missing. The state faces criticism for lack of flood alerts. Meanwhile, Arizona and California sue the Trump administration for cutting disaster prevention funds, hindering work in high-risk areas like California.
The Trump administration has reduced budgets for several agencies, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This has left the agency with meager funds, impacting its ability to protect the nation from various risks and disasters, such as floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, and national emergencies.
A coalition of twenty state prosecutors, including Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and California Attorney General Rob Bonta, has sued the Trump government. They aim to reverse the termination of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, which funds disaster prevention. The states claim that ending the program is illegal and violates Congress's decision to continue funding it. The White House defends the FEMA cuts, stating it aims to assign more responsibility to states in emergency response.
The severe storms in Texas highlight the need for robust disaster prevention and response measures. The ongoing lawsuit against the Trump administration seeks to restore funding for the BRIC program, ensuring that states like Texas, Arizona, and California can better protect their residents from future disasters.
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