White House urges FEMA reform, state disaster lead

Trump FEMA reforms face uncertainty after floods

Just weeks ago, President Donald Trump said he wanted to begin "phasing out" the Federal Emergency Management Agency after this hurricane season to "wean off of FEMA" and "bring it down to the state level."

Trump administration rhetoric on FEMA moves toward reform rather than termination

Rhetoric from Trump administration officials appears to be shifting more toward reforming the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), rather than axing it entirely. While the shift has been more apparent as the administration faces questions about the disaster agency in light of deadly floods in Texas, the subtle changes in how key figures talk about FEMA predates the July 4 tragedy. Some officials have walked a tightrope, emphasizing that t…

White House urges FEMA reform, state disaster lead

Fate of US Disaster Relief Agency FEMA Still Being Discussed