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'Don't get in my way,' the new acting head of federal disaster agency warns in call with staff

The new head of the federal agency tasked with responding to disasters across the country is warning staff not to try to impede upcoming changes

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

‘I will run right over you’: New FEMA head issues warning to Trump critics

Acting director David Richardson addressed FEMA after congressional testimony led to the removal of his predecessor.

Al Jazeera · May 9, 2025

FEMA Acting Chief Ousted After Opposing Agency Dismantling Plan

DHS' Tricia McLaughlin confirmed that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem decided to remove Hamilton and appoint David Richardson as his replacement, effective immediately. However, she did not provide a reason for Hamilton's dismissal.

International Business Times · May 9, 2025

What Trump's budget cuts could mean for the environment

President Donald Trump’s first 100 days have included a wide range of attacks on environmental and climate initiatives, and his proposed budget does the same

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

DHS budget seeks significant boost for immigration approach - Roll Call

The proposed fiscal 2026 funding boost for the Homeland Security Department is part of President Donald Trump's tough-on-immigration approach.

Roll Call · May 2, 2025

‘A ruthless agenda’: charting 100 days of Trump’s onslaught on the environment

Guardian reporters map out how Trump is eviscerating efforts to protect the natural world – from ‘drill, baby, drill’ to mass firings

The Guardian - US · May 1, 2025

The GOP’s proposed cuts to FEMA and Medicaid reveal the paradox of red state dependence

GOP budget negotiations darken the future of FEMA disaster relief and Medicaid funding—lifelines more to red states than blue ones.

Fortune · Apr 28, 2025

Loss of FEMA program spells disaster for hundreds of communities and their projects

For hundreds of communities nationwide, plans to protect against natural disasters and climate change have been upended because of the Trump administration's elimination of a federal grant program

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025

‘A sweeping catastrophe’: 20 years after Hurricane Katrina, a photo exhibit honors Mississippi victims

Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers captures the grief and resilience of survivors in the Magnolia state

The Guardian - US · Apr 25, 2025

Trump denies aid for Arkansas after storms that killed more than 40 people

Latest denial of disaster funding comes as Trump has repeatedly stated he wants to eliminate Fema

The Guardian - US · Apr 24, 2025