Emergency Declared Across Half of America as Winter Storm Tests Infrastructure and Preparedness

As a colossal winter storm barrels through two-thirds of the United States, more than twenty states have declared emergencies in response to widespread snow, sleet, and plunging temperatures. This massive weather event is not just a natural challenge—it exposes cracks in our nation’s preparedness and infrastructure that demand serious scrutiny. Is Washington Doing Enough to Protect American Families? From Oklahoma to New York, millions face icy roads, power outages, and hazardous conditions. Texas alone has reported over 47,000 homes without electricity—uncomfortably reminiscent of the devastating blackouts during the 2021 winter storms. How long will our essential services remain vulnerable to...