Trump’s Firing of FEMA Director Unsettles GOP Senators

Trump’s firing of FEMA director unsettles GOP senators

(The Hill) -- Senate Republicans are unsettled by the Trump administration’s decision to fire Cameron Hamilton, the acting director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), for speaking out against Trump’s plan to shutter the agency. Hamilton testified to lawmakers on the House Appropriations Committee earlier this month that closing FEMA would not be in the best interest of the American people. The next day, he was escorted out of FEM…

Trump's latest firing hits wave of GOP opposition: 'Betrays lack of understanding'

Senate Republicans are not happy about President Donald Trump’s decision to fire Cameron Hamilton, the acting director of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), according to The Hill. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) is one of the many voices who are disappointed to see Hamilton go. “Storms have a na...

GOP in Congress pushing hard to solidify Trump's agenda, says RSC Chairman Pfluger

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Between high-profile hearings featuring members of President Donald Trump's Cabinet and the House Energy and Commerce Committee's reconciliation markup lasting over 26 hours, it was another busy Wednesday on Capitol Hill as Republicans face criticism that they have not acted quickly enough to make Trump's executive orders permanent.In the basement of the Capitol building, the Republican Study Committee hosted border czar Tom H…

GOP Senators Push Back Against Trump's FEMA Move

Key Takeaways: Senate Republicans express concern over Trump’s decision to fire FEMA’s acting director, Cameron Hamilton. Hamilton was fired after opposing the president’s plan to close FEMA during congressional testimony. Senators argue that natural disasters require federal coordination and oppose moving FEMA responsibilities to the states. GOP members stress the importance of FEMA’s role in handling large-scale emergencies. Hamilton’s Firing…

FEMA Firing Freaks Senators, Chaos on the Brink of Hurricane Season

Just in time for Hurricane season, and right in sync with Project 2025. The Hill: Senate Republicans are unsettled by the Trump administration’s decision to fire Cameron Hamilton, the acting director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), for speaking out against Trump’s plan to shutter the agency. Hamilton testified to lawmakers on the House … Continue reading "FEMA Firing Freaks Senators, Chaos on the Brink of Hurricane Season"