The White House rejected Maryland's request for federal disaster assistance after flooding damaged homes and businesses in Allegany and Garrett counties, Gov. Wes Moore said.

The denial of federal money to assist Maryland’s flood recovery continues a trend of spurning devastated residents in states with Democratic governors.

With FEMA funds axed, what will happen to a sinking Crisfield? Trump policies threaten Maryland's other climate efforts; 19th century children's graves rediscovered at Cheltenham; medical examiners called 20% of deaths autopsied 'undetermined.

The low-lying coastal community of Crisfield lost a federal grant aimed at preventing flooding and managing sea-level rise, in wide-ranging cuts.

If the water overtakes Crisfield, some may stay. But many more wonder: Is a community that experiences costly floods every day still a community?