Trump, FEMA

FEMA Is a Disaster. Trump Is Right To Demand Changes.
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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.
Explainer-What is FEMA, US emergency agency under fire from Trump?
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Sunday issued an executive order establishing a review council for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, just days after he floated shuttering the agency whose resources are strained following multiple weather-related disasters and which is burdened by past failures in handling massive storms.
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.
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.
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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.
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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 ...
FEMA completes temporary housing community for Maui wildfire survivors
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) says it has completed the final modular home at the Kilohana group housing ...
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 ...
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 ...
Helene victims now have an extended deadline to apply for FEMA assistance
FEMA strongly encourages survivors to apply as soon as possible, despite the extended deadline. Applications must be ...