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Trump’s FEMA is gutting disaster relief even for red areas. Democrats have an opening to argue for strong federal support ...
As the agency’s future is debated — President Donald Trump has talked about possibly “getting rid of” it — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who oversees it, has tightened her ...
President Trump created a 12-member FEMA review council to determine the agency’s future role. The council is expected to release a report in November on how to improve federal disaster response.
Within days of his second inaugural, Donald Trump sent an unmistakable signal about the future of the Federal Emergency Management Agency: As far as he was concerned, FEMA’s days were numbered.
The debate over FEMA's future comes as residents like Allison Walla of Fulshear continue to experience frustrating delays with the agency. After Hurricane Beryl left her without power for nearly ...
The president and first lady visited Kerrville to meet local officials and families of the victims of the recent flooding. Trump promised federal support, but his team emphasized the state's role.
Many states rely on the federal government for the vast majority of their emergency management funding. Now, local leaders are looking for clues about the money — and the future of FEMA itself.
FEMA is not a large part of the federal government by budget or staff, but it is an important one because it directly affects the lives of ordinary Americans in their worst moments.
We must remember the lessons of our past—so we don't repeat them in our future. Deanne Criswell was the 12th FEMA Administrator and confirmed unanimously by the U.S. Senate.