Trump administration denies Maryland flood disaster aid, sparking criticism
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The White House denied Maryland's request for $15.8 million in FEMA disaster aid following severe floods in Western Maryland, citing that the federal thresholds for assistance were met but the agency determined aid was not warranted. Maryland plans to appeal, and the decision comes amid broader political tensions and recent federal funding reallocations.
- Trump denies Maryland’s request for FEMA aid after devastating floods The Washington Post
- Trump admin. denies disaster assistance after Western Maryland floods; state will appeal decision WBAL-TV
- White House rejects Maryland's request for disaster assistance after flooding in May, Gov. Moore says CBS News
- Trump administration denies Western Maryland federal flood aid The Baltimore Banner
- Lawmakers call denial of disaster assistance for Western Maryland floods a ‘gut punch’ Maryland Matters
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