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Trump, lawmakers at odds over whether FEMA should be elevated to Cabinet-level agency or completely overhauled
FEMA is currently housed under the Department of Homeland Security, but the House's effort would solidify FEMA as its own ...
'Don't get in my way,' the new acting head of federal disaster agency warns in call with staff
The new head of the federal agency tasked with responding to disasters across the country warned staff in a meeting Friday ...
Acting FEMA administrator replaced after contradicting Trump on abolishing agency
Pressed during a May 7 committee hearing about abolishing FEMA, acting administrator Cameron Hamilton said he opposes it. He ...
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‘I alone will speak on behalf of FEMA,’ new agency chief tells staff
FEMA acting Administrator David Richardson said he would make all decisions himself, potentially slowing the disbursement of ...
Editorial: Gov. Youngkin can help strengthen federal emergency response
The president’s FEMA review council has an important opportunity to strengthen our federal emergency response and its success ...
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Federal security grants to synagogues are resuming after two-month Trump freeze
Nearly 80 members of Congress from both parties signed a letter urging the Trump administration to free the funds.
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FEMA Will No Longer Go Door-to-Door to Assist Disaster Victims
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is making significant changes to how it will respond to disasters on the ground this ...