Jeremy Porter is a professor of quantitative methods in the social sciences at the City University of New York. Deadly and destructive flash flooding in Texas and several other states in July 2025 is raising questions about the nation’s flood maps and their ability to ensure that communities and homeowners can prepare for rising risks. The same … Read more
Full Interview: Sen. Peter Welch on how to revamp FEMA after deadly Texas floods – CBS News Watch CBS News Vermont Democratic Sen. Peter Welch joins “The Takeout” to discuss his idea to overhaul FEMA in the aftermath of the Texas floods. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, … Read more
Sen. Peter Welch says “we have to have FEMA” amid Trump’s push to kill it – CBS News Watch CBS News As Texas and New Mexico reel from flash flooding, Democratic Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont is proposing changes to the federal government agency responsible for coordinating disaster response and recovery efforts. Welch joins “The … Read more
The search for people still missing after flash floods devastated central Texas has entered a fifth day, with death tolls from various counties collectively topping 100 and expected to climb. At least 109 people are confirmed dead as of Tuesday and dozens remain unaccounted for, according to local officials. Rescue operations were underway to find … Read more