https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3338732/philippines-marcos-slashes-back-door-budget-allocations-amid-flood-control-scandal
Philippines’ Marcos slashes ‘back door’ budget allocations amid flood control scandal | South...
Jan 5, 2026 - Marcos used his veto powers to cut unprogrammed appropriations, historically prone to corruption, to their lowest level since 2019.
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https://www.texastribune.org/2026/01/14/texas-july-4-flood-camp-mystic-kerr-county-text-messages/
Texts show officials’ confusion about campers’ fate amid flood
Jan 14, 2026 - Hundreds of newly released messages add more detail to the devastating timeline of the deadly floods.
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https://www.levernews.com/amid-the-shutdown-flood-insurance-profiteers-are-riding-the-wave/
Amid The Shutdown, Flood Insurance Profiteers Are Riding The Wave
Private insurers like Neptune Insurance Holdings are cashing in on the shutdown and pushing to privatize the National Flood Insurance Program, despite risks to...
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