Big Government Hinders Puerto Rico's Recovery
As Puerto Ricans face another test of our resilience, it is high time for government officials—federal and local—to reassess their efficiency and effectiveness.
Where Did $13B Maria Fund Go? Puerto Rico Still Without Power After Fiona
Puerto Rico's power grid remained vulnerable for years after Hurricane Maria.
Hurricane Fiona: Puerto Rico Goes Dark 5 Years After Maria Devastated Grid
The island's power company warned customers it may take "several days" to restore electricity as the storm persists.
Hurricane Harvey Was Most Extreme Weather Event to Strike U.S. Last Decade
"Every year that goes by seems to bring a new round of record-breaking weather events, many with devastating consequences," researcher Douglas Le Comte said.
Florida Dems Unveil 'Never Forget' Trump Paper Towel-Throwing Billboard
Voters urged to remember Trump's response to Hurricane Maria ahead of VP's 'Latinos for Trump' talk.
HUD is Violating Law by Withholding Disaster Aid From Puerto Rico, Dems Say
Democrats plan to investigate why HUD has missed a 90-day deadline to begin allowing Puerto Rico to apply for more than $8 billion in allocated mitigation funds for natural disasters.
Donald Trump Says He's 'Not Sure' If He's Heard of a Category 5 Hurricane
Hurricane Dorian on Sunday became the fourth Category five hurricane to threaten the U.S. under Trump's presidency.
AOC Blasts Trump for Puerto Rico Tweet—'3,000 Americans Died on Your Watch'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a New York Democrat of Puerto Rican heritage, swiped at President Donald Trump on Twitter over his boast.
Tropical Storm Dorian Update: Winds Increase, Warnings Issued in Caribbean
The storm has increased wind strength, and it appears to be on a path to become a hurricane this week as it nears Puerto Rico.
HUD: Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands Will Have to Wait for Billions in Aid
Meanwhile, nine states will receive their billions of dollars in time for the 2020 hurricane season. Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands almost certainly will not.
Puerto Rico Justice Secretary Wanda Vazquez Garced Could Be New Governor
Rosselló is likely to quit following days of protests over leaked messages in which he made offensive remarks.
Stephen Colbert Roasts Donald Trump Over Puerto Rico Claims
Trump claimed to have "many Puerto Rican friends."
Trump's Defying Hurricane Oversight is 'Stark Contrast' to Bush, Dems Say
"Your actions stand in stark contrast to the Bush Administration, which produced tens of thousands of documents in response to a nearly identical request," House Democrats wrote.
'I Took Better Care of Puerto Rico Than Any Man': Trump
"Puerto Rico has been taken care of better by Donald Trump than by any living human being. I think the people of Puerto Rico understand it. But you do have a mayor of San Juan that frankly doesn't know what she's doing."
We're The Geeks Protecting You From Extreme Weather
The weather enthusiasts that formed the AMS would be proud of the profession we've become.
Trump Wanted Hurricane Funds Diverted From Puerto Rico
Instead, the president wanted to send more money for disaster relief in Texas and Florida.
Trump Says Puerto Rico Won't Be State With Its Mayor
Trump has been accused of being "disrespectful" to Puerto Rico for ruling out statehood for the territory due to a personal feud he has with its capital's mayor.
Hurricane Maria Anniversary: Most Powerful Photos
The most powerful storm to hit Puerto Rico in almost a century made landfall with winds close to 150 miles per hour and plowed a trail of destruction across the Caribbean island.
Trump Doubles Down on Puerto Rico Death Toll Claims
President Donald Trump says the death toll in Puerto Rico rose "like magic" after Hurricane Maria struck.
Fox News: Trump 'Cheapens Us' With Puerto Rico Comment
Trump politicizing the Puerto Rico hurricane death toll "is incredibly distasteful," a Fox News co-host said.
Red Sox Manager Blasts Trump's Puerto Rico Tweets
The president disputed the official figure, which put the death toll at nearly 3,000.
Trump: Democrats Rigged Hurricane Maria's Death Toll
Nearly 3,000 people are believed to have died from hurricane-related causes in the months after Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico.
Trump Hit Over Claim Hurricane Response Was 'Success'
In Puerto Rico, where nearly 3,000 people died as a result of the disaster, the president's comments could only be seen as "insult to injury," San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz told CNN.
Trump: Hurricane Maria Response Was 'Unsung Success'
A study published by George Washington University in late-August found that nearly 3,000 people died from hurricane-related deaths.
Puerto Ricans Took Back Power After Hurricane Maria
When the government failed to bring electricity to Puerto Rican communities, activists stepped in with anarchistic flair.
San Juan Mayor Slams Trump, FEMA After Hurricane Maria
One year after a devastating hurricane, San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz addresses FEMA's inadequate response and Puerto Rico's future.
Cuomo Helping Families Sue Trump Over Maria Response
"President Trump never tried to help Puerto Rico," said New York's governor.
Estimated 2,975 People Died From Hurricane Maria
A new study found that the number of deaths in Puerto Rico was 22 percent higher than anticipated during a five-month period following the storm.
Puerto Rico Donations Never Given Out, Left To Rot
At least 10 trailers of food, water and other supplies sat in a parking lot for a year.
Hurricane Maria Survivors to Be Kicked Out of Housing
Nearly 1,800 Puerto Rican hurricane survivors scattered across the United States will be kicked out of their temporary housing this weekend, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).