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FEMA let Camp Mystic operate in 100-year flood zone despite deadly warnings for years: ‘Particularly disturbing’

Federal regulators repeatedly granted appeals to remove Camp Mystic’s buildings from their 100-year flood map, as the camp operated and expanded in a dangerous floodplain

The Independent UK

FEMA’s flood maps often miss dangerous flash flood risks, leaving homeowners unprepared

Deadly and destructive flash flooding in Texas and several other states in July 2025 is raising questions about the nation’s flood maps and their ability to ensure that communities and homeowners can prepare for rising risks.

The Conversation

Trump left Texas’ fate to a missing-in-action leader – even as 120 are dead and 160 remain missing

Lives were lost, but does Trump care?

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Engrosssd in peddling lies, Trump’s Homeland Security Secretary can only make the Texas disaster worse

Noem's red tape, Texas drowns.

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FEMA removed dozens of Camp Mystic buildings from 100-year flood map before expansion, records show

Federal regulators repeatedly granted appeals to remove Camp Mystic’s buildings from their 100-year flood map, as the camp operated and expanded in a dangerous flood plain in the years before rushing waters swept away children and counselors

The Independent UK

Trump cuts questioned as role of Fema in Texas highlights agency’s importance in natural disaster response

White House appears to be backing away from pledge to ‘phase out’ disaster-relief agency, even as key leaders have left

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Trump tours Texas disaster zone as administration dodges questions over future of Fema

President praises flood response while state department begins issuing first of more than 1,350 termination notices – key US politics stories from Friday 11 July 2025

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Trump Claims Texas Flood Victims Were Fully Funded 'Within Minutes' Despite 72-Hour FEMA Delay

Trump praised his administration's response to deadly Texas floods insisting recovery efforts were "fully funded within minutes," despite contradicting reports.

Latin Times

House Democrats call for urgent review of deadly Texas flooding as Trump tours disaster zone

‘I’ve never seen anything like it. A little narrow river that becomes a monster,’ president says

The Independent UK

Trump defends Texas flood handling as disaster tests vow to shutter Fema

Since disaster that has killed at least 120 people, US president has remained quiet about promises to axe relief agency

The Guardian - US

Trump defends federal government’s response to Hill Country floods during Texas visit

The president met with state and local officials, who praised the White House response, and lashed out at a question on whether aid and rescue efforts occurred fast enough.

The Texas Tribune

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

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

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

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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

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Trump’s failure to be a president now international news as his ‘threat’ swoops in to save America

Trump will not be happy.

The Guardian - US

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.

International Business Times

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.

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The Independent UK

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

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

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

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

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

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

Latin Times

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.

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