Jackley calls for improved legal immigration policy while launching his campaign for Congress
September 9, 2025
Marty Jackley speaks during a launch event for his U.S. House campaign on Sept. 9, 2025, at the Loud American
Marty Jackley speaks during a launch event for his U.S. House campaign on Sept. 9, 2025, at the Loud American
The dismissal of fraud charges against 15 Michigan Republicans is the latest and most dramatic setback in the cases against the fake electors who were part of President Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Many of those targeted by Democratic state prosecutors claimed they were acting as “alternate” electors in case any of Trump’s legal challenges against the election succeeded. Prosecutions in Arizona and Nevada have been delayed by legal setbacks, while in Georgia the case is in limbo after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was removed for ethics reasons. One legal expert noted that the fake elector cases involved unprecedented acts that the legal system had never dealt with before.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing a dilemma over the immigration detention center built in the Florida Everglades. Last week his administration won an interim victory when an appellate court panel halted a lower court’s order to shut down the facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz.” Now Florida may be forced to choose between forgoing federal reimbursement for the detention center or accepting the money and facing an environmental review that would risk shutting down the facility. The judges ruled 2-to-1 that federal law requiring such a review doesn’t apply at this point because Florida has yet to receive federal funding for the project.
A federal judge who ruled last week that the Trump administration broke federal law by sending National Guard troops to the Los Angeles area says he will not immediately consider a request to bar the ongoing use of 300 Guard troops. In a court order Tuesday, Senior District Judge Charles Breyer in San Francisco said he was not sure he had the authority to consider California’s motion for a preliminary injunction blocking the administration’s further deployment of state National Guard troops. That’s because the case is on appeal before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Breyer indefinitely paused all proceedings related to the state’s motion. An email to the California attorney general’s office late Tuesday was not immediately returned.
Yankees captain Aaron Judge hit his 359th career home run in the first inning Tuesday night against the Detroit Tigers, breaking a tie with Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra for fifth place on the franchise list. Judge drove a full-count splitter from Casey Mize to right-center field, giving New York a 1-0 lead. The slugger’s 44th homer of the season had an exit velocity of 110.6 mph and traveled 412 feet. Judge matched Berra on Aug. 31 in a 3-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox when he hit a solo homer against Martín Pérez. Hall of Famers Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig and Joe DiMaggio are ahead of Judge on the Yankees’ career homers list.
President Donald Trump is trying to walk a delicate line following Israel’s attack against Hamas officials in Qatar. Trump said he’s “not thrilled” about the strike Tuesday while stopping short for now of condemning Israel for carrying out an audacious strike on the soil of another major U.S. ally. On social media, Trump said the strike “did not advance Israel or America’s goals.” He later added that he’ll “be giving a full statement tomorrow. But I will tell you this, I was very unhappy about it.” Trump is seeking to soothe concerns of a Gulf ally that’s played a key role mediating between the U.S. and Iran and its proxies, including during talks with Tehran-backed Hamas as the war with Israel in Gaza grinds on.
Kyle Schwarber has hit 50 home runs in a season for the first time in his career. The Philadelphia Phillies slugger reached the milestone with a three-run shot against the New York Mets on Tuesday night. Schwarber has become one of the most feared hitters in baseball during his four years with the Phillies. He is within reach of the team’s season record of 58 homers set by Ryan Howard in 2006. Schwarber’s homer gave the Phillies a 7-1 lead, and he became the first National League player to reach 50 this season. Phillies fans celebrated by chanting “MVP! MVP!”
President Donald Trump had dinner at a seafood restaurant near the White House as part of his effort to promote deploying the National Guard and federalizing the police force in the nation’s capital. Trump on Tuesday dined at Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab with some of his Cabinet members. Since announcing the federal crackdown on August 7, some restaurants have reported a drop in reservations, and protests have become common. Trump claims crime has decreased and says friends have told him that they appreciate efforts to remove homeless encampments. Nearly 2,200 arrests have been reported since the crackdown began.
The Hughes County Courthouse in Pierre, pictured in November 2022. (John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight) A former South Dakota Department of
A New York City couple in their 70s was killed in what the police commissioner said was a “horrific double homicide, robbery and arson.” The man was tied to a pole and stabbed. The woman’s body was severely burned as their home went up in flames on Monday. Frank Olton and Maureen Olton were found dead Monday afternoon after surveillance video showed suspect Jamel McGriff walking near their Queens home. A fire marshal ruled that the fire was intentionally set. The 42-year-old McGriff remained at large Tuesday afternoon. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch says he should be considered armed and dangerous.
President Donald Trump’s trade and immigration policies are straining key international relationships, especially with South Korea and India. Recently, South Korean workers were detained at a Hyundai plant in Georgia, causing tension. The U.S. relationship with India has also cooled due to tariffs imposed by Trump as punishment for India’s Russian oil purchases. Despite Trump’s past friendship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recent actions have caused friction. Experts warn these issues could have lasting effects on U.S. alliances, as countries may seek stronger ties with China. The situation highlights growing concerns about America’s diplomatic standing.
RAPID CITY, S.D. – South Dakota is among a select group of rural states where the country’s postal workers are
Minister of Justice and Public Security Héctor Villatoro, right, accompanies Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, center, during a
The San Francisco 49ers have waived kicker Jake Moody after he missed two field goals in the season opener. They also placed star tight end George Kittle on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. Kittle will miss at least four games. Moody, a 2023 third-round pick, struggled with consistency, leading to his release on Tuesday. Despite a promising start, his performance declined, especially after an ankle injury last season. The 49ers also signed receiver Kendrick Bourne to a one-year deal worth up to $5 million. They currently have open spots on both the 53-man roster and the practice squad.
Jury selection is underway for the trial of a man accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump while he played golf in South Florida last year. On Tuesday, a prospective juror was dismissed after revealing he was present at the arrest of Ryan Routh, the defendant. Another was excused for knowing someone on the witness list. By Tuesday evening, 96 of 180 potential jurors remained in the jury pool. Routh, who has pleaded not guilty, is accused of attempting to kill a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer. The trial begins nearly a year after the alleged attempt.
The NHL’s new collective bargaining agreement establishes an emergency health care and wellness fund for alumni. It’s the first time the sport has had such a source for retired players. Officials from the league, union and alumni association shared details Tuesday about the plan that allocates $4 million annually to assist with physical and mental health concerns. Alumni Association president and executive director Glenn Healy said the plan provides access to a family doctor and a mental wellness professional for anyone who played even one game in the NHL.
Secretary of U.S. Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at the Rx and Illicit Drug Summit at
Update from the RCPD: Tyler Ironboy has been located and taken into custody for Aiding and Abetting Second Degree Murder
Researchers say they have confirmed the presence of an invasive species of tick in Maine for the first time, marking the farthest northeast in the U.S. where the pest has been discovered. The University of Maine and state conservation officials say Monday they confirmed the presence of the Asian longhorned tick in the state in July. The tick is native to east Asia, where it is capable of spreading tickborne infections such as spotted fever. The tick was first confirmed in the United States in New Jersey in 2017 and it has since spread to more than 20 states, clustering mostly around the eastern third of the country.
The former chief executive for the now-shuttered classified site Backpage.com was sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to pay $40,000 in restitution for conspiring to facilitate prostitution by selling sex ads. The judge also declined a prosecutor’s request to sentence the company’s former sale director, who had pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge, to probation. Judge Diane Humetewa commended former CEO Carl Ferrer and sales director Dan Hyer for acknowledging their crime early in the case and for their extensive cooperation in revealing how Backpage operated. Ferrer and Hyer were the last defendants to be sentenced in a sprawling seven-year federal case in Arizona against Backpage’s operators.
LEAD, S.D. – The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for arson and assault following an incident Monday in Lead. Authorities say they responded to a residence south of […]
Police have arrested a 13-year-old boy in Washington on charges of causing a threat and unlawful possession of a firearm. Authorities say they found social media posts about intentions to kill and seized 23 guns and ammunition from his home. The boy pleaded not guilty to five charges in juvenile court on Monday. A Pierce County sheriff’s deputy says evidence from his bedroom indicated he was obsessed with past school shooters and imitated similar behaviors with photos and inscriptions. His parents told a TV station he had no intention of harming anyone. The sheriff’s office says the boy isn’t enrolled in a school district.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Oct. 9, 2024. (Photo by Jane Norman/States Newsroom) WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on
More than 60 containers have toppled off a cargo ship in the Port of Long Beach, tumbling overboard and floating in the water. The shipping containers fell off a vessel named the Mississippi shortly before 9 a.m. Tuesday, and no injuries have been reported. The U.S. Coast Guard says on the social platform X that about 67 containers were in the water. The Pier G container terminal, where the ship was moored, temporarily stopped unloading and loading ships as authorities worked to secure the containers.
Chief Justice John Roberts is temporarily keeping in place the Trump administration’s decision to freeze nearly $5 billion in foreign aid. Roberts acted Tuesday on the administration’s emergency appeal to the Supreme Court in a case involving billions of dollars in congressionally approved aid. President Donald Trump said last month that he would not spend the money, invoking disputed authority that was last used by a president roughly 50 years ago. The high court order is temporary, though it suggests that the justices will reverse a lower court ruling that withholding the funding was likely illegal. U.S. District Judge Amir Ali ruled last week that Congress would have to approve the decision to withhold the funding.
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Rush, the ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Calgary Flames, have signed veteran Swedish
Some prominent Hollywood figures have signed onto a pledge to boycott certain Israeli film institutions. The group Film Workers for Palestine posted an open letter calling for a boycott of institutions that it says are “implicated in genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people.” It includes signatures from Emma Stone, Ayo Edebiri, Ava DuVernay, Olivia Colman, Yorgos Lanthimos, Riz Ahmed, Rob Delaney, Javier Bardem, Tilda Swinton, and Cynthia Nixon among many others. The group says it has collected more than 3,000 signatures. It has not called for a boycott on all Israeli film institutions, and says it is targeting only institutions and not Israeli individuals.
U.S. Steel will stop processing steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois, three months after Nippon Steel sealed a deal with President Donald Trump to buy the iconic American steelmaker. In a statement, the Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel said Tuesday that it’ll “optimize” its operations by focusing on processing raw steel at facilities in Pennsylvania and Indiana. It’ll end its production work at Granite City Works, likely in November, but it says it’ll keep paying the 800 workers there. They’ll keep their jobs at least until 2027, as a result of a national security agreement between Trump and Nippon Steel that allowed its buyout of U.S. Steel to go forward.
PIERRE – A former South Dakota employee was sentenced for forging her own medical marijuana card, according to a press
A new U.S. immigration rule allows scrutiny of “anti-American” views when applying for green cards or benefits. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration director Joseph Edlow is defending a new rule targeting ‘anti-American’ views in immigration benefits, saying it doesn’t target political beliefs. Edlow is overseeing the pivotal immigration agency at a time when President Donald Trump is upending traditional immigration policy and charging ahead with an aggressive agenda that restricts who gets to come into the U.S. through legal pathways. In a wide-ranging interview on Monday, Edlow also detailed problems he sees with a training program that’s popular with international students – but hated by some Trump supporters as well as why his agency’s agents are now being armed.
Gov. Larry Rhoden speaks to reporters from a podium on July 28, 2025, at the Public Safety Administration Building in
Chief Justice John Roberts is temporarily keeping in place the Trump administration’s decision to freeze nearly $5 billion in foreign aid. Roberts acted Tuesday on the administration’s emergency appeal to the Supreme Court in a case involving billions of dollars in congressionally approved aid. President Donald Trump said last month that he would not spend the money, invoking disputed authority that was last used by a president roughly 50 years ago. The high court order is temporary, though it suggests the justices will reverse a lower court ruling that withholding the funding was likely illegal. U.S. District Judge Amir Ali ruled last week that Congress would have to approve the decision to withhold the funding.
SUNDANCE, Wyo. – The Crook County, Wyoming Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal house fire that occurred Sunday. According to a release, on Sunday, September 7, at approximately 12:05 p.m., […]
Prosecutors say a 24-year-old man with ties to white nationalist groups has pleaded guilty to charges that he attempted to use a drone to bomb a Nashville electricity substation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Tennessee said in a statement that Skyler Philippi, Columbia, Tennessee, pleaded guilty Tuesday to attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempting to destroy an energy facility. He faces up to life in prison at his Jan. 8 sentencing. According to investigators, Philippi told a confidential FBI source in July 2024 that he wanted to attack several electricity substations to “shock the system.” Undercover agents arrested him as he was preparing to attach explosives to a drone for the attack.
Recent changes in college football are prompting some long-time college coaches to more eagerly pursue NFL opportunities. One of them is Saints first-year defensive backs coach Terry Joseph, who says he loved working in college football for most of the past 19 years. But he left the Texas Longhorns because of how recruiting had changed since recent rule changes liberalizing player movement and payments. Joseph and other long-time college coaches say those changes have largely ended the days when lifelong relationships could be built out of years of mentoring and developing players. They say college coaches now constantly must monitor whether players they’d successfully recruited previously are looking to leave for better financial or playing-time opportunities.
President Donald Trump’s law enforcement surge in Washington, D.C., has reportedly reduced crime, with fewer guns on the streets and fewer homeless encampments. Official figures show over 2,100 arrests and the dismantling of 50 homeless camps. However, the operation has sparked fear among some residents, changing their perception of their place in the U.S. The city has been under an emergency declaration for 30 days. Congress isn’t expected to renew the orders that federalized the local police force but the National Guard is still deployed. As Chicago and Baltimore face similar operations, the future of the D.C. surge remains uncertain.
King Princess showcases a return to their playful and irreverent style in “Girl Violence.” Their third album contrasts with their previous record, “Hold On Baby,” by embracing a more upbeat tone despite themes of heartbreak and longing. Sonic and lyrical contrast exists throughout “Girl Violence,” writes The Associated Press’ Krysta Fauria. Songs like “Jaime” and “Girls” combine tenderness with taunts and declarations of violence. The album’s upbeat energy is evident in tracks like “Cry Cry Cry,” featuring punchy drums and bright guitar. King Princess’ recorded pop songs are generally more restrained than when she plays live, but the musician occasionally betrays their virtuosic skill.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling out President Donald Trump for a “relentless, unhinged California obsession” in his State of the State address. The Democratic governor sent the letter to the state Legislature Tuesday in lieu of delivering it publicly. California has been a battleground for Trump over a number of policies including those on immigration, climate change and transgender athletes, among other things. The state has sued the administration 41 times since January. The letter also outlines what Newsom described as California’s achievements. State Republicans criticized Newsom for prioritizing building his national profile instead of working on issues in the state.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat who has been mentioned as a potential 2028 presidential candidate, has officially announced his reelection campaign for governor. The announcement on Tuesday was made in a campaign video. Moore avoided any talk about a potential GOP opponent for the governor’s office. Instead, he criticized Republican President Donald Trump. Moore took aim at Trump’s second term, saying the president “is bending over backwards for billionaires and big corporations, firing federal workers, gutting Medicaid, raising prices on everything from electricity to groceries.” Moore has repeatedly said he won’t run for president in 2028, but his comments haven’t ended speculation about his political future.
The income for the typical U.S. household barely rose last year and essentially matched its 2019 peak, the Census Bureau said Tuesday, as stubbornly high inflation offset wage gains. The report also showed that the highest-earning households received healthy inflation-adjusted income increases, while middle- and lower-income households saw little gains. The figures help illustrate why many Americans have been dissatisfied with the economy: Median household incomes are essentially unchanged from five years earlier, the report showed.
Federal prosecutors detained 57 people after a raid on a snack bar plant in upstate New York. Acting U.S. Attorney John Sarcone said Tuesday that five of those detained last week in Cato, New York, face charges for illegally re-entering the U.S. The remaining 52 face deportation proceedings. Most of those detained are reportedly from Guatemala. This raid, one of the largest in New York, coincided with another in Georgia, where 475 people were detained at a Hyundai manufacturing site. Sarcone said employers can expect to be criminally prosecuted if they employ workers without authorization. Factory owners said last week that their employees had legal documentation.
Florida’s college football teams are off to a strong start this season. Miami, Florida State and South Florida are all in the AP Top 25, with each team starting 2-0. UCF is also 2-0, and the state’s seven FBS teams have a combined record of 11-3. This ties the best start in the 21-year era of Florida having this many FBS schools. Florida State already has matched its win total from last season. The state schools have four wins against AP-ranked opponents, a significant improvement from last year. Coaches and players are optimistic what it all might mean.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran safety Jabrill Peppers as DeShon Elliott recovers from a knee injury. Coach Mike Tomlin announced the move on Tuesday. Peppers, recently cut by New England, brings versatility and special teams skills. The Steelers, who beat the New York Jets in their opener, host Seattle on Sunday. Tomlin hasn’t ruled out Peppers playing soon. Elliott’s absence leaves a gap in communication for the revamped secondary. Despite giving up 394 yards to the Jets, the Steelers’ defense made key stops to secure the win. Tomlin emphasized resilience, saying, “You win some battles, you lose some battles.”
CBS News has appointed an ombudsman to investigate consumer complaints, although Kenneth Weinstein’s background and duties are different from the way the job has traditionally been defined in journalism. Weinstein is a former think tank president who was appointed ambassador to Japan by President Donald Trump in 2020 but not confirmed. He has little background in journalism. Weinstein is a former chairman of the precursor to the U.S. Agency for Global Media, which oversees government-run media organizations that Trump has sought to dismantle. CBS News parent Paramount agreed this summer to appoint an ombudsman to examine complaints of political bias, days before the FCC approved the company’s merger with Skydance.
The U.S. job market was much weaker in 2024 and early this year than originally reported, adding to concerns about the health of the U.S. economy. The Labor Department reported Tuesday that employers added 911,000 fewer jobs than originally reported in the year that ended in March 2025. The department issues the so-called benchmark revisions every year. They are intended to better account for new businesses and ones that had gone out of business. The numbers issued Tuesday are preliminary. Final revisions will come out in February.
RAPID CITY, S.D. (Sept. 10, 2025) — Monument Health Rapid City Hospital has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing hospital in its 2025-2026 Best Hospitals rankings. The hospital earned the distinction for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, heart attack, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia and prostate cancer surgery. “High Performing” is the […]
PIERRE, S.D. – Nikki Gronli is going to run for South Dakota’s lone U.S. House seat. Gronli, who served as
RAPID CITY, S.D. — A new international partnership will bring 20 students from Papua New Guinea to South Dakota Mines next fall as part of an initiative to strengthen that country’s workforce in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The announcement follows a recent visit from Papua New Guinea’s Minister of Education Lucas Dawa Dekena, […]
Titans coach Brian Callahan said Monday he did know the NFL catch rule and misspoke after Tennessee’s 20-12 loss to Denver when asked why he didn’t challenge a call. Callahan said he should have challenged when rookie Elic Ayomanor appeared to catch a 21-yard pass but was ruled out of bounds. Callahan initially believed an elbow down wasn’t enough for a catch, but the NFL rulebook states otherwise. He now accepts the mistake was his.
Sidney Crosby says he understands why trade rumors swirl around him, with the Pittsburgh Penguins having missed the playoffs each of the past three seasons. Going into another with little hope of contending, the now 38-year-old Stanley Cup champion has heard all the buzz about going to Colorado or Montreal and realizes it comes with losing hockey. Speaking to reporters at the NHL player media tour in Las Vegas, Crosby struck a balanced tone about the buzz, his current circumstances as part of a rebuilding organization and the desire of other teams and fan bases wanting him.
The New York Liberty are finally healthy heading into the playoffs and the defending champions have confidence they can win another title. The road won’t be easy as the team is a No. 5 seed and will most likely have to start the postseason on the road in Phoenix. Since the WNBA changed its playoff format in 2016 to the top eight teams regardless of conference making the postseason, no five seed has ever won a championship. The only team not in the top two to do it was Chicago in 2021, which was a six seed.
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A man has been arrested for second degree murder following a fatal assault at a Rapid
Scientists have discovered a gamma ray explosion outside our galaxy that’s not only exceptionally powerful, but also long-lasting. Telescopes on Earth and in space — including Hubble — have teamed up to study the explosion of high-energy radiation first observed in July. Scientists said Tuesday that repeated bursts of gamma rays were detected over the course of a day. That’s highly unusual since these kinds of bursts normally last just minutes or even milliseconds as dying stars collapse or are torn apart by black holes. Scientists say such a long and recurrent gamma ray burst has never been seen before.
HARDING COUNTY, S.D. – Ralph, South Dakota, had a general store, a post office, a Lutheran church, a cemetery and
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Stephen “Steve-O” Glover, known for his outrageous stunts on the hit MTV reality show “Jackass,” is
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Sanford Health senior vice president and chief information officer Brad Reimer will be a featured speaker at the Newsweek Digital Health
Oprah Winfrey’s new book club pick is Elizabeth Gilbert’s memoir, “All the Way to the River.” In the book, published this week, Gilbert shares a consuming love affair with a self-destructive, terminally ill woman named Rayya. Gilbert left her husband for Rayya. She continues her history of transformation since her million-selling phenomenon, “Eat, Pray, Love.” Winfrey praised the memoir as powerful and healing. Last week, New York magazine published an excerpt. And The New Yorker reviewed it, sparking online discussion. Gilbert expressed surprise and honor at receiving Winfrey’s endorsement, calling it an extraordinary moment.
PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Larry Rhoden released the full plan for a new prison to be built at the Benson
After a decades-long career in rodeo photography, and a life well-lived, Jerry Gustafson passed away on September 1 STURGIS, S.D.
RIVER FALLS, Wis. – The 2025 fall rodeo season got underway on Friday and Saturday for Black Hills State University
UNDATED – Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have risen 4.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.97/g
STURGIS, S.D. – Rapid City Central brought home the team title of the Sturgis Invitational Monday. The Cobblers finished with
DENVER, CO – The American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) has been selected to receive funding through the U.S. Department of
Europe has been part of the Ryder Cup as long as Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm have been alive. And that’s all because of a decision in 1978 that was largely about including Seve Ballesteros. That’s what the Walker Cup is lacking and the Americans are dominating. They won at Cypress Point for their fifth in a row with a team better on paper and on grass. The Americans won’t have it that easy at the Ryder Cup. But the pro game is different and there’s no need for the Walker Cup to mess with history and include Europe.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have narrowly missed a no-hitter for the second time in three games. On Monday night, Tyler Glasnow and Blake Treinen held the Colorado Rockies hitless through eight innings. Ryan Ritter’s double against Tanner Scott in the ninth broke the bid. The Dodgers rallied for a 3-1 victory, maintaining their one-game lead over San Diego in the NL West. Glasnow struck out 11 over seven innings in his first career start against Colorado. Scott secured his 21st save after Ritter’s hit. On Saturday, Yoshinobu Yamamoto lost a no-hitter in the ninth against Baltimore, who won 4-3.
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UNDATED – South Dakota Prep Volleyball Scoreboard for Monday, September 8: Dell Rapids St Mary’s def. Garretson, 25-23, 25-18, 25-14
UNDATED – The South Dakota Prep Media Football Poll for the week of Sept. 8 is listed below, ranking the
UNDATED – Here is the South Dakota Media volleyball poll for the week of Sept. 8, 2025. Teams are listed
An Associated Press analysis reveals that survivors of major natural disasters in the U.S. are waiting longer for federal aid. The AP found that it took less than two weeks, on average, for presidents to approve requests for major disaster declarations during the 1990s and early 2000s. That rose to around three weeks in the past decade and now averages over a month during President Donald Trump’s current term. The delays mean individuals must wait longer for federal aid for living expenses, lodging, and home repairs. Delays also can cause uncertainty for local officials, leading some to pause or scale back recovery efforts.
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