Tag: Hurricane Maria
Donald Trump rejects Puerto Rico hurricane death toll, blames Dems
President Donald Trump on Thursday rejected the widely accepted conclusion that nearly 3,000 died in Puerto Rico from Hurricane Maria, arguing without evidence that...
Donald Trump says Puerto Rico can’t get hurricane aid ‘forever’
President Donald Trump lashed out at hurricane-devastated Puerto Rico on Thursday, insisting that federal help will be limited and blaming the U.S. territory for...
Lawmakers seek Puerto Rico exemption to law that slowed aid
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are pushing to exempt Puerto Rico from a federal law that prohibits foreign-flagged ships from shuttling goods between U.S....
Trump budget chiefs says no bailout for Puerto Rico debt
The White House's budget director says Puerto Rico shouldn't expect a federal bailout of its debt - even after President Donald Trump spoke of...