Trump Approves Disaster Aid for Six States, Tribes After Storms

President Donald Trump has approved multiple federal disaster declarations and funding to aid recovery efforts in several states and tribal communities affected by recent storms and flooding, including North Carolina, Kansas, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Montana, and South Dakota. The aid will support emergency work, debris removal, infrastructure repair, and in some cases, individual assistance following severe weather events such as Tropical Storm Chantal, Hurricane Helene, and June storms producing tornadoes and flooding. North Carolina received nearly $32 million in assistance, with President Trump highlighting support from state Republicans and a commitment to quick recovery. Kansas was allocated $5.7 million to help rebuild electric utility infrastructure and other storm damages, with bipartisan political support emphasizing the need for federal aid. North Dakota was approved for over $11 million in funds to cover damages from June storms that caused fatalities and widespread power outages. While federal disaster declaration approvals have historically taken weeks, there has been criticism over delays in aid delivery under the Trump administration, which claims to conduct more thorough reviews to ensure responsible use of federal funds.