After 3 years of delays, name calling, White House announces $11.6 billion hurricane relief for ...
(WorldNews Politics)

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced a massive aid package for Puerto Rico on Friday, three years after two hurricanes ravaged the U.S. island territory. The aid, issued through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, includes $9.6 billion to rebuild Puerto Rico’s battered electrical grid and $2 billion to restore storm-damaged schools and other education facilities, according to a White House statement. The new awards bring to $26 billion the total amount of federal funding for Puerto Rico’s recovery, the statement said. The announcement marks a turnaround for President Donald Trump, whose...