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FEMA's Persistent Failures in Disaster Preparedness
Twenty-one years after Hurricane Katrina, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues to struggle with disaster preparedness. The post-Katrina era was marked by lessons learned, but today America’s readiness remains precarious.
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The Hill
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday rejected President Trump’s renaming of Lake Ontario to “Lake America,” explaining the history of the Great Lake’s indigenous name in a post on social media. “The name Lake Ontario comes from the Wendat word Ontari’io, which, appropriately, means ‘the l
2026-08-28 12:50 UTC
The Hill
The post-Katrina era was defined by lessons learned. Today, America’s disaster preparedness is in a precarious position.
2026-08-28 13:00 UTC
The Hill
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh will deliver a pivotal speech Friday at the central bank's annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyo. The remarks come as the Fed grapples with persistent inflation and an increasingly jittery bond market. The 30-year Treasury yield hit a 19-year high last week
2026-08-28 13:00 UTC