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FEMA denies Texas flood disaster aid; state appeals, Trump pledges funds

The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied Texas's request for individual assistance to help families rebuild after July 2026 Hill Country flooding. The state appealed the denial on October 27, and President Trump a…

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