The Federal Emergency Management Agency is facing criticism from those affected by recent fires and hurricanes as well as lawmakers on both sides. Former FEMA Director Michael Brown says when the Department of Homeland Security was created,

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security, vowed to overhaul FEMA's disaster response times, enforce stricter in-office policies and eliminate political bias in relief efforts during her confirmation hearing.

Michael Brown said that Congress should give the disaster relief agency back its “independent agency status,” allowing it direct

Kristi Noem Responds To FEMA Employees Being Instructed To Skip Houses With Pro-Trump Signs Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD), President-elect Trump's nominee for DHS Secretary, slammed reports of FEMA employees being instructed to skip pro-Trump houses.

Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on key issues raised during Kristi Noem’s Senate confirmation hearing on ‘America Reports.’

Mayorkas, who said he plans to stay on the job until Monday at noon, told ABC News he has had "substantive and very productive and very collegial" conversations with Trump's pick to be the new DHS secretary, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem.

James Woods has lost his Pacific Palisades home in the Southern California fires that continue to devastate parts of Los Angeles. Speaking on CNN, the 77-year-old “Vampires” and “Once Upon a Time in America” actor broke down in tears discussing the harrowing situation in his neighborhood. “One day you’re swimming in the pool and the …

You can report a possible FEMA fraud by emailing StopFEMAFraud@fema.dhs.gov or calling 866-223-0814. Individuals affected by the fires who may have received donations via a GoFundMe page could ...

Some McCook Lake residents say they're still angry with the government and are surprised that Noem would be given such a big role in disasters after her handling of the flooding in South Dakota.

John Hope Bryant writes about how the solutions—creative, bold, and compassionate—to this devastating crisis are in our hands.

Republican Governor Kristi Noem's ignoring of flood victims, opting instead to deploy resources and troops to the Texas border demonstrates the fraudulence of the "pro-worker" demagogy espoused by corporate shills like Noem.