Trump Walks Back Talk of Abolishing FEMA After criticizing the agency for being ineffective for months, the Trump administration now plans to reform it to supplement state disaster response efforts. Reason · Jul 11, 2025
Deadly Texas flooding puts Trump’s past talk of eliminating FEMA to the test - Roll Call President Trump has not talked about eliminating FEMA as the emergency response agency helps with recovery efforts from the Texas floods. Roll Call · Jul 11, 2025
Trump praises Noem’s disaster response – because he saw her on TV President praises Homeland Security Secretary as ‘right on the ball’ and doing a ‘great job’ despite intense criticism of FEMA over this week’s devastating flash flooding The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025
FEMA is not shutting down but ‘rebranding’ to highlight local leaders’ roles in disaster response In January, Trump floated the idea of minimizing FEMA if not getting rid of it as a whole – a position he has softened his stance on The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025
Trump’s failure to be a president now international news as his ‘threat’ swoops in to save America Trump will not be happy. We Got This Covered · Jul 11, 2025
Miami archbishop condemns Florida detention center known as ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ – as it happened Thomas Wenski says ‘it would be more financially sensible and more morally acceptable to expand legal pathways’. This blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Jul 11, 2025
Trump To Visit Flood-ravaged Texas Amid Scrutiny US President Donald Trump was set to visit Texas on Friday as questions mounted over the response to flash floods that have left at least 120 people dead, including dozens of children. International Business Times · Jul 11, 2025
Trump to tour flood zone on Friday as he touts ties to deep-red Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott has repeatedly praised the Trump administration for its response to the tragedy The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025
Trump plans to tour Texas flood damage as the scope of the disaster tests his pledge to shutter FEMA President Donald Trump is visiting Texas on Friday to assess catastrophic flooding that has killed at least 120 people The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025
4 questions that are still unanswered about Texas' deadly floods Key questions remain unanswered about the actions Texas officials took both before and during the catastrophic July Fourth holiday floods remain unanswered The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025
Where in the world is the FEMA head? Agency leader hasn’t been seen in over a week sparking concern David Richardson has made no public appearances or statements following his appointment on May 8 The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025
FEMA blamed for holding up billions in grants to fight terrorism, officials claim Local and state governments rely on federal funding to help mitigate domestic terrorism and bolster security The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025
Noem demanding to sign off on all FEMA expenditures over $100K and staff says it’s impacting emergency response FEMA regularly uses millions of dollars in federal funding to assist states in disaster response and recovery The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025
Shakira & Alejandro Fernández Step In for Texas Flood Victims El Potrillo will donate proceeds from his concerts in Texas. Before Alejandro Fernández, Shakira had announced something similar. Latin Times · Jul 10, 2025
We Got This Covered · Jul 10, 2025 Hypocrisy comes at you fast — Kristi Noem demonized FEMA as evil incarnate until she needed their checkbook Once again, a Trump official manipulates the truth for their purposes.
Latin Times · Jul 10, 2025 Kristi Noem's FEMA Spending Cuts Derailed Aid to Texas Flash Floods for Days: Report FEMA reportedly struggled to deploy critical resources during deadly flooding in Texas due to new spending restrictions imposed by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
Texas Observer · Jul 10, 2025 ‘I Think We’re Gonna Stay’: Texans Hang On in Tragedy-Stricken Hill Country The Richardsons are among the lucky in Kerr County, at the epicenter of “flash flood alley,” who narrowly survived the river’s sudden rise.
The Guardian - US · Jul 10, 2025 Texas floods: death toll reaches at least 120 people as recovery efforts continue Rising number of flood victims is starting to plateau, a bleak sign that rescuers have made little progress in past 24 hours
Texas Observer · Jul 10, 2025 In the Hill Country and Beyond, Rural Texas Counties Lack Resources for Flood Detection A federally funded project at Rice University is trying to tackle that problem, but in just two counties so far.
The Conversation · Jul 10, 2025 Trump’s budget cuts are adding to risk in life-threatening floods and emergencies Acclaimed author Michael Lewis wrote a book about the first Trump administration entitled The Fifth Risk, outlining the consequences when people who don’t understand how the government of a vast, complex and multifaceted nation works are put in charge of said government.
The Guardian - US · Jul 10, 2025 Doctor who lost job over ‘regrettable’ Texas flood post says sorry Dr Christina Propst apologized after Blue Fish Pediatrics said she was ‘no longer an employee’ because of post
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025 Kristi Noem claims 1 in 6 survivors of Lahaina wildfires were forced to trade sexual favors for supplies Noem says administration is ‘up against decades of gross mismanagement and negligence’ in remaking FEMA
Reason · Jul 9, 2025 Leaked Documents Show 'Alligator Alcatraz' Could Cost Over $600 Million More questions arise over how Florida’s newest immigration detention center is being funded by the Trump administration.
The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025 What flood insurance does and does not cover Though natural disasters cycle across seasons and regions in the U.S., it’s often a shocking discovery for property owners how expansive and expensive flood and water damage can be when a major storm devastates their homes, businesses and communities
Capital & Main · Jul 9, 2025 Trump’s FEMA Proposals and Feud With Gavin Newsom Could Devastate California’s Disaster Response Changes to FEMA could cost the state billions as climate-driven disasters intensify.