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‘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

The Latest: UK says trade deal slashes tariffs on cars, steel and aluminum

U.S. President Donald Trump said from the White House on Thursday that his government has reached a trade agreement with the United Kingdom

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

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Republican senators question Trump’s plans to change FEMA - Roll Call

Republican lawmakers expressed concerns Thursday over a Trump administration proposal to restructure the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Roll Call · May 8, 2025

Appropriations panel chair asks Noem for more budget information - Roll Call

The president's budget plan would provide $107.4 billion for DHS in the fiscal 2026, an increase of 64.9 percent.

Roll Call · May 7, 2025

Trump cuts will lead to more deaths in disasters, expert warns: ‘It is really scary’

Layoffs and funding cuts to Fema and Noaa will impact how they predict and respond to disasters, warns professor Samantha Montano

The Guardian - US · May 5, 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

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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

Sarah Sanders begs her old boss Trump to reconsider after president rejects Arkansas’ request for disaster relief funds

The Arkansas governor and former Trump White House press secretary’s request for federal support was rejected

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

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The Conversation · Apr 22, 2025

I study local government and Hurricane Helene forced me from my home − here’s how rural towns and counties in North Carolina and beyond cooperate to rebuild

Last year was a record year for disasters in the United States. A new report from the British charity International Institute for Environment and Development finds that 90 disasters were declared nationwide in 2024, from wildfires in California to Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025

Living through a 'low-attention disaster,' Mountain Fire survivors recover in LA's shadow

Nearly six months after the Mountain Fire displaced 750 people and destroyed 182 homes and other structures in Ventura County, survivors say recovery is more difficult without FEMA support and in the shadow of the LA fires

Latin Times · Apr 17, 2025

From Music Festivals to Mass Detention: How a Tent Company Is Set to Cash In on Millions from Mass Deportations

A ProPublica investigation reveals how a former festival logistics company used insider connections to secure billions in government contracts — and is now set to benefit even more from Trump's mass deportation agenda.

The Guardian - US · Apr 16, 2025

The great Mississippi tops list of most endangered rivers amid fears over Trump rollbacks

Cuts to disaster agency and deregulation of fossil fuels, plus rise of water-guzzling datacentres, highlighted in new report

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The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025

FEMA denies Washington state disaster relief from bomb cyclone, governor says

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson says the Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied the state's request for emergency relief funds to help repair damage from a deadly bomb cyclone in November

Latin Times · Apr 12, 2025

Panamanian Politicians Accuse US of Launching a 'Camouflaged Invasion' as Trump Deploys Troops to 'Secure' Canal

Panama's opposition leaders are accusing the U.S. of a "camouflaged invasion" after Trump deployed troops to former military bases near the Panama Canal.

Latin Times · Apr 12, 2025

Trump's FEMA Rejects North Carolina Hurricane Recovery Fund Request: 'They Need FEMA'

Trump's FEMA has denied North Carolina's request for more time to process hurricane recovery funds, leaving storm victims scrambling and state leaders urging federal reconsideration.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 11, 2025

Meet the tent company making a fortune off Trump’s deportation plans

Deployed Resources, a privately held tent company, is set to operate a new ICE tent camp to hold people awaiting deportation in El Paso, Texas.

Reason · Apr 9, 2025

Don't Trust the Experts. Make Them Up!

Plus: Trade with China is basically crippled, FEMA weans NYC, and more...

Latin Times · Apr 5, 2025

Judge Rules Trump 'Covertly' Withheld FEMA Funding From States With Sanctuary Laws

A judge revealed the Trump administration has been withholding federal aid from blue states with sanctuary laws, defying a previous court order.

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025

Trump administration ends key grant program that helps communities prepare for disasters

The Trump administration is ending a key program used by communities to pay for projects designed to help them prepare for natural disasters like flooding and fires

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