U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared his agency “fully prepared to do what is necessary” to assist Argentina amid its economic struggles. The statement came a week after confirming the two parties had begun conversations over an economic aid program.

Recovering from a presidentially declared disaster can be both financially taxing and emotionally overwhelming. For survivors of the July 2-18 flooding in Central Texas, financial aid from FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program may come with a legal requirement to purchase flood insurance, ensuring future protection against devastating losses.