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Who gets more disaster aid? Republican states. Experts explain that and more about FEMA
Experts say every state gets millions in federal help — and a little more goes to Republican states and congressional districts.
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.
Trump wants to get rid of FEMA. The future of disaster relief would be grim
We’re just praying we don’t get so much as a bad rain in the next four years.’ In an executive order Monday, President Donald Trump demanded a “full-scale review” of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and requested a report proposing “structural changes” within the next 180 days.
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.
Republicans from disaster-prone areas back Trump’s push to overhaul FEMA
Republican lawmakers, including those from disaster-prone areas, are backing President Trump’s calls to overhaul the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  “We need a FEMA that looks like
What's the future of FEMA under Trump?
President Donald Trump has put the Federal Emergency Management Agency in his crosshairs. The department is responsible for coordinating relief and rescue efforts in the event of natural disasters, but Trump has often criticized FEMA as ineffective and a waste of money and questioned whether it should exist at all.
Get rid of FEMA? Trump-appointed group to look at shifting disaster response to states
President Donald Trump has established a 20-member committee to review the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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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 signs executive order aimed at 'drastically' improving FEMA efficacy, priorities, competence
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish the FEMA Review Council, which will be tasked with reviewing ...
FEMA specialists on the ground in Tampa Bay area
FEMA specialists will be in Citrus, Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties throughout the week. “This look is all about ...
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 ...
Identity theft delays local, state and FEMA aid for victims of Palisades Fire
A family who lost everything in the Palisades Fire is now battling another kind of trauma after thieves stole their identities and filed a claim with the Federal ...
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FEMA finishes installing 167 temporary homes at Kilohana
The first survivor households moved into the completed Kilohana units Nov. 22, 2024, with the remaining temporary homes ...
FEMA: Expect phone calls about housing resources
FEMA urges victims to also be aware of scammer calls; if you are uncertain of the validity of a call, hang up and call the ...
Mashpee Wampanoag chairman challenged by FEMA tribal liaison in Feb. 9 election
Mashpee tribal election is Feb. 9. Here's a quick introduction to each candidate, voting times, and which seats are on the ...