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‘Don’t get in my way,’ the new acting head of federal disaster agency warns in call with staff
David Richardson was named acting administrator of FEMA at a time of immense turmoil and as it prepares for hurricane season.
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 ...
FEMA cuts emergency training under Trump as hurricane season looms
The cuts could leave communities less prepared to handle the often devastating aftermath of storms as forecasters predict a ...
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 ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency1d
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.
Mother Jones3d
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 ...