FEMA is updating its flood maps to expand areas deemed at risk of damage — and that’s striking fear in communities that could be deluged with higher insurance bills.

Natural disasters are great equalizers, but recoveries can look different.

More than a year after Hurricane Irene devastated much of Vermont, many homeowners are still waiting on federal relief money.

Reaction to Libyan attack panned

After February's devastating tornadoes, the feds say "no" to extra aid.

Governor Robert Bentley of Alabama discusses the federal budget, disaster relief spending, and why his state is cracking down on immigration

Governor Robert Bentley of Alabama discusses illegal immigration, the federal budget, and disaster relief spending.