The Trump administration plans to reduce staff at the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) disaster recovery office by 84%, cutting the workforce from 936 to 150.
Black Chicagoans Stunned at $300 Million Allocated for Migrant Crisis Despite Local Poverty

An article by Matt Brown and The Associated Press on Fortune reveals the astonishment of Black Chicagoans upon learning that over $300 million is being directed towards addressing the migrant crisis while longstanding issues of poverty in their communities have been overlooked for decades. The closure of Wadsworth Elementary School in 2013 is cited as a poignant symbol of government indifference to the needs of Black neighborhoods. This allocation of funds highlights disparities in resource distribution and underscores the need for equitable investment in addressing poverty and systemic inequalities within the city.
The Trump administration has ordered FEMA to stop its decades-long role in developing stronger building codes, a move experts warn could undermine disaster resilience
The Trump administration’s rollback of clean energy incentives is threatening a surge in U.S. factory construction driven by Biden-era subsidies.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is attempting to seize $20 billion allocated for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, a Biden-era clean energy loan program...
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton successfully blocked federal regulations that would have required states to track and report highway pollution levels.
As Texas faces surging electricity demand, a new pilot program is exploring the use of “virtual power plants” (VPPs) to help stabilize the grid.
Vice President JD Vance previously supported increased funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), but environmental advocates worry about his stance...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services in a 52-48 Senate vote, marking a shift in the Republican stance on health policy.
Grist has launched an interactive tool that tracks nearly $700 billion in climate and infrastructure funding allocated under the Inflation Reduction Act and the bipartisan...
The Trump administration has begun dismantling the Environmental Protection Agency under the guise of improving efficiency.
In a rare display of bipartisanship, Congress unanimously passed the EXPLORE Act, a bill aimed at expanding outdoor recreation access.