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FEMA Acting Chief Fired After Speaking Out Against Trump Plan
President Donald Trump has voiced skepticism about FEMA's role, saying that states should lead in emergency responses.
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Florida Rep. Byron Donalds Calls For FEMA Overhaul Citing North Carolina, Florida Disaster Delays
Republican Florida Rep. Byron Donalds has called for a significant restructuring of the Federal Emergency Management Agency ...
ICE Barbie Fires FEMA Boss Just One Day After He Stood Up to Trump
The acting administrator said it was not “in the best interests of the American people” to eliminate the agency.
Trump denies disaster aid, tells states to do more amid threat of shutting down FEMA
Under President Donald Trump, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied federal assistance for tornadoes in Arkansas ...
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Fact Check: Did Trump deny all FEMA Helene relief for North Carolina?
Paul Specht, of WRAL, and WFAE's Marshall Terry are fact-checking a claim related to Hurricane Helene relief for North ...
FEMA looking for new leader after acting administrator fired
Acting administrator Cameron Hamilton was fired one day after telling members of Congress he did not think it would be in the ...
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North Carolina blames itself, not FEMA, for Hurricane Helene failures
A new state report points to staff shortages and other shortcomings for its problematic response to the storm.
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To help Brunswick wildfire fight, North Carolina receives FEMA funding
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has granted federal funds to North Carolina to fight a wildfire in Brunswick County.