Trump, FEMA

FEMA Is a Disaster. Trump Is Right To Demand Changes.
The president's comments brought immediate pushback. Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear called the elimination of FEMA a "very bad idea." Sen. Bill Cassidy (R–La.) stopped short of condemning Trump's comments, saying some federal disaster agency is needed, even if that agency isn't FEMA.
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Understanding FEMA: Why Trump should improve it — not eliminate it | Opinion
Eliminating FEMA would severely weaken the nation’s ability to respond to large-scale emergencies,” warns a retired California fire official.
Head of disaster relief agency FEMA reassures staff after Trump criticism
The acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency wrote to staff reassuring them that the agency's continued existence was vital to the country's disaster response efforts, after President Donald Trump said he wanted to overhaul or scrap it.
Trump has threatened to sweep away FEMA. Here's what that could mean.
The president said he's considering letting Washington directly reimburse states for disaster-relief efforts, but states might not be equipped for rapid response.
Trump’s FEMA chief assailed the agency with untruths
Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton amplified false charges that FEMA spent disaster aid on migrants and blocked help to North Carolina.
Trump Moves to Abolish FEMA, Shift Disaster Response to States
President Trump, who calls FEMA “not good,” has issued an executive order and established a commission to look at ending the agency. He favors having states respond to their own disasters, but they may not have adequate resources.
Alfredo Ortiz: Disband FEMA and let the states take over
During visits to disaster-affected areas in North Carolina and California, President Trump criticized the Federal Emergency ...
What is FEMA? The Federal Emergency Management Agency explained
The agency was created in the late 1970s and is tasked with helping states and communities impacted by disasters nationwide.
What does FEMA do? What to know after Trump considers 'getting rid' of agency
President Donald Trump on Friday floated the idea of abolishing the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Here's what to know.
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FEMA approves $6.2 million to replace Helene-damaged bridge in Greene County
The State of Tennessee and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have approved $6.2 million to replace Poplar ...
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No, the president cannot eliminate federal agencies such as FEMA by executive order
While touring disaster areas in North Carolina and California on Jan. 24, 2025, President Donald Trump said he was ...
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Don’t eliminate FEMA. Reform it
While touring the flood-ravaged areas of North Carolina recently, President Donald Trump declared: “I think we’re going to ...
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American opinion: Federal emergency management could use reform, not elimination
The leading criticism of FEMA — and of federal disaster response as a whole — is that it is focused on recovery after ...
Tennessee and FEMA approve nearly $10M for bridge replacement in Unicoi County
The State of Tennessee and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have approved $9.77 million to replace Unicoi ...
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Shreveport ‘game changer’ $3.5M FEMA grant for water system upgrade
This grant addresses a critical weakness in our water infrastructure,” said William Daniel, Director of Water and Sewerage.