Declaring a state of emergency gives presidents sweeping powers—but why, when, and how is it used? From natural disasters to national security, this breakdown reveals the real reasons behind one of ...

Education committee chairman Sen. Vince Borja seeks an immediate declaration of a state of emergency for the Guam Department of Education after the loss of some $27 million in federal education ...

President Donald Trump’s first 100 days have included a wide range of attacks on environmental and climate initiatives, and ...

Medetomidine, which is used to sedate pets and is somewhat similar to xylazine, was first detected in illegally manufactured opioids in North America in 2022. Investigators say the drug is being mixed ...

Iran’s president has visited those injured in a huge explosion that rocked one of the Islamic Republic’s main ports.

Thanks to 2022’s No Surprises Act, if you have a medical emergency and call 911, you no longer have to worry about being ...

The Canary Islands has declared a state of "pre-emergency" with millions of UK tourists in Lanzarote and Tenerife warned. The European Union holiday hotspots have issued a yellow warning with bad ...

The fact that the local government is not functioning is a genuine case to declare a state of emergency in Osun. So, there’s the need to put up extraordinary measures to address the problems of ...

With tragic stories fueling urgency, lawmakers in multiple states are considering and passing bills for comprehensive ...

Phoenix Ikner has been identified as the suspected shooter in the Florida State University shooting ... including a bowling alley and a freight elevator. Emergency services responded swiftly ...

“As a politician, I am not happy with the declaration of Emergency Rule in Rivers state. I wanted the outright removal of the governor. But for the interest of the state, the president did the ...

The Borough of Ridley Park (Pa.) has declared an emergency due to Upland, Pa.-based Crozer Health’s ongoing financial struggles. The health system, which is part of Los Angeles-based Prospect ...