Noem Defends FEMA Response to Texas Floods
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The Homeland Security secretary, who oversees the Federal Emergency Management Agency, struggled to defend the administration's response to Texas floods
Kristi Noem is denying reports that claim her policies held up the government’s emergency response in the days following the July 4 Texas floods.
Kristi Noem says Trump wants FEMA 'remade,' and more tariffs are set for U.S. trade partners: Weekend Rundown Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said President Donald Trump wants the Federal Emergency Management Agency “remade” rather than dismantled entirely.
The administration supported search and rescue operations in Kerr County, Texas, after at least 120 people died and dozens went missing in deadly floods.
In a shift, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem appeared on Sunday to walk back earlier plans for a sweeping dismantling of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, saying Trump wants to "remake" it.
The FEMA Review Council is now diving into what responsibilities could be offloaded to states or other entities
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem denied reports suggesting the deployment of resources to Texas was delayed because of her new rule requiring her personal sign-off on all Federal Emergency
Camp Mystic successfully appealed to remove several structures from a FEMA flood zone, despite being located in a high-risk flood area in Texas Hill Country.
LA SAL, Utah (KUTV) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency authorized the use of federal funds to help with the costs of fighting the Deer Creek Fire. The fire, burning in San Juan County about 30 miles southeast of Moab, started on Thursday and has burned more than 7,500 acres. The fire is 0% contained.
The president created the FEMA Review Council to recommend overhauling the agency. The meeting collides with FEMA's response to deadly flooding.