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Trump says FEMA to be wound down after hurricane season

FEMA · United States

Trump says FEMA to be wound down after hurricane season

65% Center coverage: 146 sources

President Trump approves federal assistance after April’s storms in Middle Tennessee

Natural Disasters · Tennessee

President Trump approves federal assistance after April’s storms in Middle Tennessee

70% Center coverage: 10 sources

A few months after several deadly tornadoes tore through parts of Middle Tennessee in early April, Gov. Bill Lee announced on June 20 that President Donald Trump has approved his request for a major disaster declaration.See the Story

Noem demands more control over FEMA and Homeland Security funding, which could slow disaster response

Kristi Noem · United States

Noem demands more control over FEMA and Homeland Security funding, which could slow disaster response

75% Center coverage: 8 sources

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is tightening her grip on her department’s purse strings, ordering that every contract and grant over $100,000 must now cross her desk for approval, according to a memo exclusively obtained by CNN.See the Story

FEMA chief was joking with hurricane season awareness remarks: DHS

56% Center coverage: 16 sources

The acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was joking when he said he was not aware the U.S. had an official hurricane season, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which houses FEMA, said in a statement. FEMA · United States See the Story

FEMA staff confused after head said he was unaware of US hurricane season, sources say

45% Center coverage: 111 sources

Staff of the Federal Emergency Management Agency were left baffled on Monday after the head of the U.S. disaster agency said during a briefing that he had not been aware the country has a hurricane season, according to four sources familiar with the situation.FEMA · United States See the Story

FEMA, White House covered up East Palestine devastation: Exclusive

71% Right coverage: 21 sources

After officials burned five tankers containing 115,000 gallons of toxic vinyl chloride over East Palestine, residents were sick and crying out for help. In September 2023, seven months later, President Biden issued an executive order, sending FEMA executive Jim McPherson to East Palestine to assess the community's unmet needs.FEMA · East Palestine See the Story

Inside the scramble to keep FEMA alive ahead of hurricane season

65% Center coverage: 113 sources

Publicly, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has said the Federal Emergency Management Agency needs to be reoriented or even done away with altogether. FEMA · United States See the Story

Wilmington Nonprofit Coastal Horizons Faces $6 Million State Funding Cut

50% Left coverage: 8 sources

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Coastal Horizons COO Ryan Estes says the Wilmington-based nonprofit is weighing its options after lawmakers in Raleigh cut $6 million in state funding. Estes says losing that funding will impact a number of programs used by people across the state. One program focuses on helping those facing substance abuse and mental health challenges, while another works to keep those battling addiction out of prison. Estes worries …FEMA · North Carolina See the Story

FEMA chief was set to be fired before public break with Trump, Reuters reports

45% Center coverage: 9 sources

FEMA · United States See the Story

Trump Approves FEMA Disaster Relief for 8 States

73% Center coverage: 118 sources

By SOPHIE BATES JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — President Donald Trump green-lit disaster relief for eight states on Friday, assistance that some of the communities rocked by natural disasters have been waiting on for months. Related Articles South Africa police minister says Trump ‘twisted’ facts to push baseless genocide claims White House conducting massive overhaul of National Security Council, officials say …FEMA · United States See the Story

FEMA Faces Leadership Upheaval and Workforce Cuts Ahead of Active Hurricane Season

53% Center coverage: 34 sources

FEMA · United States See the Story

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