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FEMA denies Illinois' request for major disaster declaration after August storms

Original: President Donald Trump's FEMA denies Illinois' request for major disaster declaration after August storms: Gov. JB Pritzker

FEMA under President Donald Trump has rejected Illinois' request for a major disaster declaration following severe August storms, according to Governor JB Pritzker. The decision means the state will not receive federal disaster aid for recovery efforts. Pritzker announced the denial publicly, and the move is likely to fuel tension between the Democratic governor and the Trump administration over disaster relief.

Why now: The federal denial of disaster aid is a fresh point of conflict between Governor Pritzker and the Trump administration as Illinois deals with storm damage.

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