The Latest Breaking News from FEMA

‘I’m just waiting and waiting’: Filipino survivors feel left out of Maui fire recovery efforts

Filipino immigrants made up about 40% of Lahaina’s pre-fire population – but many feel left behind in a systemic failure that reflects Hawaii’s colonial history

The Guardian - US · Aug 20, 2025

‘Maryland’s Trumpiest city’ both financially and literally underwater after Trump cancels flood protection FEMA grant

Trump casually destroyed their city with the stroke of a pen and promptly forgot all about it.

We Got This Covered · Aug 18, 2025

FEMA abruptly disbands youth advisory council, but students say their climate advocacy won't stop

Ashton Dolce joined the Youth Preparedness Council at the nation's disaster relief agency to advocate for issues such as protection from extreme heat

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025

9 Renovation Grants That Can Backfire on Your Estate

Renovation grants sound like a win-win. You improve your home with financial assistance, and your quality of life increases. But some renovation grants come with hidden strings—conditions that can delay estate transfers, reduce inheritance value, or trigger unexpected taxes. For families trying to build generational wealth or leave property behind…

The Free Financial Advisor · Aug 9, 2025

Trump executive order gives politicians control over all federal grants, alarming researchers

An executive order signed by President Donald Trump aims to give political appointees power over the billions of dollars of grants that are awarded by federal agencies

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025

ICE is hiring, according to Kristi Noem: Old people, please apply

Seriously, though, Noem says ICE recruitment is going fine ...

We Got This Covered · Aug 6, 2025

Trump Administration Walks Back Plan To Withhold $1.9 Billion in FEMA Aid to Anti-Israel States and Cities

This isn't the first time FEMA has faced scrutiny for partisan bias.

Reason · Aug 6, 2025

History shows why FEMA is essential in disasters, and how losing independent agency status hurt its ability to function

When the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s urban search and rescue team resigned after the deadly July 4, 2025, Texas floods, he told colleagues he was frustrated with bureaucratic hurdles that had delayed the team’s response to the disaster, acccording to media reports. The move highlighted an ongoing…

The Conversation · Aug 6, 2025

Federal judge rules Trump administration cannot reallocate billions meant for disaster mitigation

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from reallocating more than $4 billion meant to help communities protect against natural disasters

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025

Trump administration cuts New York City’s anti-terrorism funding days after skyscraper attack

Federal Emergency Management Agency says city will receive $64m less this year from its urban area security fund

The Guardian - US · Aug 5, 2025