Coverage dated October 22, 2026

Trump ties disaster aid to votes as midterm fight heats up

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States that tend to vote for Democrats have faced a longer wait for aid and seen their requests rejected more often, according to analyses of federal disaster declarations during Trump’s second term.

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    States that tend to vote for Democrats have faced a longer wait for aid and seen their requests rejected more often, according to analyses of federal disaster declarations during Trump’s second term.

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