FEMA, Trump

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.
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
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 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.
Who gets more disaster aid? Republican states. Experts explain that and more about FEMA
Federal disaster aid is nearly everywhere. About 94% of Americans live in a county that has gotten Federal Emergency ...
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Trump wants to kill or change FEMA. What could that mean for Mississippi disaster relief?
The majority of money went to the Department of Homeland Security FEMA Disaster Relief Fund. $761 million was allocated and ...
Emergency Assistance Foundation Surpasses $1 Million in Financial Assistance Provided Directly to Those Impacted by Southern California Wildfires
Emergency Assistance Foundation (EAF) – a non-profit administrator of disaster and hardship relief funds – has surpassed one ...
Explainer: What is FEMA, US emergency agency under fire from Trump?
President Donald Trump on Sunday issued an executive order establishing a review council for the Federal Emergency Management ...
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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.
Disaster responders say ending FEMA would move tasks and costs to states, local governments
President Donald Trump’s call to possibly eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency has Nebraska officials waiting ...
FEMA sent to Carolina with funds diverted from ‘illegals’? No, that’s satire | Fact check
On Jan. 24, President Donald Trump visited communities in North Carolina devastated by severe flooding after Hurricane Helene ...
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How To Fix FEMA: Climate Advocates, States Have Ideas
In his quest to make the U.S. government more efficient and agile, President Trump may eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency and channel federal disaster relief to and through ...
3 Helene bills pass in TN; Education Freedom Act and $240M in disaster relief set for vote
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — Three Helene relief bills have been passed by the Tennessee General Assembly. Here is what you need ...
Tennessee legislature paves way for Helene aid as Democrats push for more funds
During a special legislative session that went into the evening Wednesday, lawmakers approved a series of measures aimed at ...