Maxine Joselow

• Extreme Weather

The scenes of devastation at Tropicana Field and Raymond James Stadium conjured images of Hurricane Katrina’s severe damage to New Orleans’s Superdome in 2005.

• Politics

The Republican Party has split into two camps: those who try to dispel the falsehoods, and those who are doubling down on them.

• Post Reports

Florida is on high alert as Hurricane Milton barrels toward the state, which is still reeling from Hurricane Helene. Yet as federal agencies prepare to help hard-hit areas, they are also combating a wave of misinformation related to the storm.

• Economic Policy

A disaster loan program at the Small Business Administration and other long-term FEMA projects could need an emergency infusion of cash to get through hurricane season.

• Tech Policy

Report finds Elon Musk’s platform is fueling falsehoods and conspiracy theories that risk undermining rescue efforts — and preparations for Hurricane Milton.

• Climate

The Federal Emergency Management Agency already faces a shortfall in disaster relief money. Hurricane Milton, expected to hit Florida midweek, could exacerbate the problem.

• Climate

Misinformation is adding to the chaos and confusion in many storm-battered communities. Social media platforms such as X have allowed the falsehoods to spread.

• Extreme Weather

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is facing logistical challenges and misinformation in its response to Hurricane Helene.

• Climate

Tommy Beaudreau improperly held stocks in ExxonMobil and Chevron, according to the Interior Department’s Office of Inspector General.