Colorado flood victims hope for speedier federal help

CPR News | By Havalin Haskell

Published November 12, 2026 at 6:51 PM EST

Local and state officials in Colorado say recent floods have outstripped their ability to respond. They're worried about federal response after Trump delayed flood aid for political reasons in 2025.

Havalin Haskell

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