Plus, how federal funding cuts have impacted tribal communities and the future of FEMA.
What to expect at the US-Africa summit
This week, President Trump is hosting the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal for a three-day summit in Washington aimed at deepening economic partnerships in trade, investment, and critical minerals. Landry Signe discusses the United States’ policy shift toward “commercial diplomacy,” a strategy to accelerate U.S. trade and investment and also reassert strategic presence in Africa amid China’s growing influence. |
| Analyzing impacts from federal budget cuts |
Challenges faced by tribal communities. In the latest episode of Metro Blueprint, Robert Maxim talks with Allison Neswood, senior staff attorney at the Native American Rights Fund, about how federal funding cuts are affecting Native communities—and why non-Native audiences should pay attention. Is the federal government prepared for natural disasters? Elaine Kamarck recalls FEMA's history of mixed success and the lessons it offers President Trump as he considers the understaffed agency's future. |
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