The Trump administration’s cancellation of the BRIC program has left several Southeast cities, including Conway, South Carolina, and Pollocksville, North Carolina, in uncertainty regarding crucial flood mitigation funding, with Conway’s $2.1 million project on hold and Pollocksville’s $1 million grant stalled just before contract signing. Local officials stress the importance of federal support for ongoing projects to enhance community resilience against future flooding.
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Federal appeals court set to hold hearing over Trump National Guard deployment in California
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear California's challenge to the Trump administration's federalization of the National Guard amid protests over immigration enforcement in Los Angeles. A lower court had issued a temporary restraining order to return control of the National Guard to Governor Gavin Newsom, citing illegal actions by Trump, but an appeal granted a stay on that order. Need More Context? 🔎
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