Russell Vought used his powerful perch in President-elect Donald Trump’s first administration to slow down billions of dollars in disaster aid to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria destroyed the ...

The island imports more than 80 percent of its food, and residents already face rising prices and supply chain issues.

PHOENIX — U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) introduced legislation on Thursday that would permanently exempt Puerto Rico from an act that prevents the island from accepting foreign aid.

Five days after the Category 4 storm slammed into Puerto Rico, many of the more than 3.4 million U.S. citizens in the territory were still without adequate food, water and fuel.

The devastating blows dealt to Puerto Rico by Hurricanes Irma and Maria are putting the woebegone U.S. territory’s bankruptcy on the backburner, sources said on Thursday. Skip to main content ...

MONTEBELLO, Puerto Rico— Relatives helped Maribel Valentin Espino find shelter when Hurricane Maria roared through her community in northern Puerto Rico. Valentin and her husband say they have ...

But Trump’s fixation on Puerto Rico on Tuesday stood in sharp contrast to his focus on other matters between Maria’s landfall Sept. 20 and Monday, including his fight with the NFL over ...

The debate played out as the House passed, on a sweeping 353-69 vote, a $36.5 billion disaster aid package that includes assistance for Puerto Rico’s financially-strapped government.

Trump Suddenly Focuses On Puerto Rico, Promises Visit, Aid <p>Suddenly, just about all President Donald Trump can talk about is Puerto Rico.</p> Wednesday, September 27th 2017, 3:47 am ...