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Ex-FEMA worker who directed staff to avoid homes with Trump signs violated Hatch Act, agency says

A federal agency is seeking disciplinary action against a former Federal Emergency Management Agency worker who directed workers helping hurricane survivors to avoid homes with yard signs supporting President Donald Trump

The Independent UK

Homeland Security Fires FEMA Officials After Elon Musk Claims Migrants Were Being Housed in 'Luxury Hotels'

"DHS will not sit idly and allow deep state activists to undermine the will and safety of the American people," said DHS through a statement

Latin Times

4 FEMA employees are fired over payments to reimburse New York City for hotel costs for migrants

The Department of Homeland Security says four federal employees have been fired over payments to reimburse New York City for hotel costs for migrants

The Independent UK

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GoFundMe raises $250m for LA fires victims, more than for all other disasters last year

The fundraising platform saw more than a million donors in all 50 states and 160 countries donate to relief and recovery

The Guardian - US

Payments stopped for migrant housing in New York after Musk blasts money for hotels

Musk gave no evidence to support his claim

The Independent UK

If FEMA didn’t exist, could states handle the disaster response alone?

Imagine a world in which a hurricane devastates the Gulf Coast, and the U.S. has no federal agency prepared to quickly send supplies, financial aid and temporary housing assistance.

The Conversation

Homeland Security Secretary Calls For Agency Downsizing And Audit

Homeland Security Secretary Noem advocates for DHS streamlining and efficiency through an audit led by Elon Musk.

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Kristi Noem warns the public that they can’t trust the government - then is reminded that she is part of it

DHS chief signals that Musk’s team has access to FEMA systems containing Americans’ private information

The Independent UK

Disaster hit, and the scammers swarmed

"It's really pretty dangerous out there," California fire victims say

Salon

Fema workers responding to LA fires reportedly told to say ‘alien’ instead of ‘immigrant’

Email shows Trump administration told officials to change vocabulary around gender and immigration immediately

The Guardian - US

Wasteful FEMA Spending Topped $9 Billion During the Pandemic

One grant for $1.1 billion was supported by one sheet of paper and didn’t include itemized costs for the project.

Reason

How the nonprofit Change Reaction gets money to LA households impacted by wildfires so fast

As Angelenos reel from the devastating wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes and businesses and killed at least 29 people, an LA-based nonprofit is giving some of those impacted fast, unrestricted help by handing out cash payments of as much as $5,000

The Independent UK

FEMA Is a Disaster. Trump Is Right To Demand Changes.

The agency is ineffective, duplicative, and expensive.

Reason

Six times Trump criticised Democrats for things he also supported

Trump criticised Democrats for actions he also supported, such as banning TikTok and altering healthcare policies.

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The Independent UK

Who gets more disaster aid? Republican states. Experts explain that and more about FEMA

Federal disaster aid is nearly everywhere

The Guardian - US

All the executive orders Trump has signed so far

The US president signed orders to impose tariffs, end birthright citizenship, curb DEI efforts and more

The Guardian - US

‘No rebuilding without them’: Trump’s immigration crackdown will affect disaster recovery

Saket Soni, founder of Resilience Force, says skilled restoration workers, with a range of legal statuses, are doing the arduous task of repairing US cities affected by disasters

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Senate To Confirm Sean Duffy As Transportation Department Head

Senate set to confirm Sean Duffy as Secretary of Transportation. Priorities include safety measures, air traffic control, and rebuilding trust in Boeing.

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Maui’s Post-Wildfire Housing Crisis Offers a Warning for Los Angeles

After wildfires devastated the island, homelessness spiked. Advocates fear L.A. could face a similar fate without strong renter protections — and enforcement.

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Disaster Case Managers Provide Crucial Support For Wildfire Survivors

Nonprofits in Los Angeles are providing crucial support to wildfire survivors through disaster case management and advocacy.

The Independent UK

L.A. wildfire survivors struggling with FEMA applications could benefit from disaster case managers

Of the 118,000 FEMA applications made following the L

International Business Times

Preparing Financially For Natural Disasters: Key Steps For Households

Natural disasters can strike without warning, and being financially prepared is just as important as having an evacuation plan. Experts recommend organizing key documents, securing cash and implementing strategies to minimize the financial impact of climate-related events.

The Guardian - US

Tracking Trump – everything that’s happened in the president’s first 100 days

Follow major developments of the second Trump administration’s first 100 days, brought up to date weekly

The Conversation

Trump’s plan to eliminate FEMA is a very bad idea

A symbolic visit by an American president to a disaster site can be constructive. Former President Joe Biden’s presence at areas in the United States affected by various disasters allowed him to both show leadership and offer comfort in moments of national tragedy.

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Vice President Vance To Monitor Hurricane Helene Cleanup Efforts

Vice President JD Vance visits Damascus, Virginia post-Hurricane Helene, emphasizes federal support and calls for FEMA reform.

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