SUMMARY: After the May 16 tornado, survivors faced a 25-day wait for FEMA aid. Many, like Anthony Johnson, turned to GoFundMe for emergency cash. Concerns arose about whether crowdfunding might jeopardize FEMA assistance. According to FEMA spokesperson John Mills and FEMA.gov, the key is specificity: if a GoFundMe campaign requests funds for a particular expense (e.g., roof repair) that is also covered by FEMA, it could cause duplication issues. However, general fundraising for tornado recovery or basic needs will not affect FEMA aid eligibility. Crowdfunding for general recovery does not reduce federal assistance.

After the May 16 tornado, FEMA aid was finally approved—but only after a 25-day wait. So what if you used GoFundMe in the meantime?

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SUMMARY: Senate Republicans are revising parts of President Trump’s legislative agenda, particularly the “Beautiful Bill,” delayed by issues including significant Medicaid cuts. The Senate Parliamentarian, Elizabeth McDonough, ruled that changes to Medicaid provider taxes in the bill don’t qualify for simple majority passage, complicating the process. Freezing these taxes, which many states use to fund Medicaid, risks hurting rural hospitals and millions of Medicaid recipients. Senators like Josh Hawley warn closures if cuts proceed. Republicans may attempt a rural hospital stabilization fund, but $15 billion may fall short against nearly $1 trillion in anticipated Medicaid cuts. President Trump remains flexible on the July 4 deadline.

The Senate Parliamentarian’s job is to provide nonpartisan advice to the chamber regarding senate rules, precedents, and statutes pertaining to senate proceedings. Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough’s rulings on the president’s signature legislation, namely new Medicaid cuts, have sent Republican senators scrambling.

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SUMMARY: Daniel Yavitz, a 38-year-old St. Louis-area piano teacher, has been charged with three counts of statutory sodomy involving a child under 12. He previously worked with five local school districts and institutions, including Parkway, Clayton, University City, Special School District of St. Louis County, and Latitude Therapy. Yavitz served in roles such as a substitute teacher and teaching assistant, but none of the districts employed him directly. Investigations are ongoing, with the University City Police encouraging potential victims to come forward. School districts have expressed concern, reassured families, and emphasized transparency while cooperating with authorities.

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