States reeling from winter storm encounter a smaller FEMA
An ice-coated tree lies on top of a power line in a Nashville, Tennessee, neighborhood on Jan. 29, 2026, following a winter storm that knocked out power for more than 300,000 customers in Tennessee. (Photo John Partipilo/Courtesy Tennessee Lookout)
The Trump administration was quick to mobilize initial aid, but it’s not clear how a shrunken agency will handle the long-term recovery costs.
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