Trump’s FEMA chief assailed agency with untruths

Trump’s FEMA chief assailed the agency with untruths
Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton amplified false charges that FEMA spent disaster aid on migrants and blocked help to North Carolina.
Trump wants states to handle disasters without FEMA. They say they can’t.
State and local emergency managers are facing a serious question in the wake of President Donald Trump’s first few weeks in office: When disaster strikes, will they be able to count on the federal government?
Trump FEMA chief faces investigation over his appointment
Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton has not been an emergency manager, prompting an inquiry by the Government Accountability Office.
What does FEMA do? What to know after Trump considers 'getting rid' of agency
President Donald Trump on Friday floated the idea of abolishing the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Here's what to know.
Trump has threatened to sweep away FEMA. Here's what that could mean.
The president said he's considering letting Washington directly reimburse states for disaster-relief efforts, but states might not be equipped for rapid response.
Trump Moves to Abolish FEMA, Shift Disaster Response to States
President Trump, who calls FEMA “not good,” has issued an executive order and established a commission to look at ending the agency. He favors having states respond to their own disasters, but they may not have adequate resources.
Wasteful FEMA Spending Topped $9 Billion During the Pandemic
It's been nearly five years, and the total cost of wasteful COVID-era spending is still being realized. A recent Department ...
What is FEMA? The Federal Emergency Management Agency explained
The agency was created in the late 1970s and is tasked with helping states and communities impacted by disasters nationwide.
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FEMA program provides storm shelter reimbursement
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is funding a program that will reimburse folks for installing a safe room or ...
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No, the president cannot eliminate federal agencies such as FEMA by executive order
While touring disaster areas in North Carolina and California on Jan. 24, 2025, President Donald Trump said he was ...
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FEMA reports difficulty in contacting dozens of temporary hotel residents
FEMA representative Ina Chan explained that the agency has used flyers, text messages, calls and emails to attempt to contact ...
Head of disaster relief agency FEMA reassures staff after Trump criticism
The acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency wrote to staff reassuring them that the agency's continued ...
FEMA approves $6+ million to replace Washington County bridge
The State of Tennessee and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved a $6.8 grant to replace Corby Bridge in Washington County, Tennessee. Corby ...
FEMA completes temporary housing community for Maui wildfire survivors
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) says it has completed the final modular home at the Kilohana group housing ...