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Mullin presents a different vision for FEMA, sparking cautious hope

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead Homeland Security is signaling a gentler stance on FEMA and promising to roll back some recent restrictions

The Independent UK

Trump’s DHS pick, Markwayne Mullin, stokes fears of more Fema cuts

Senator backs restructuring disaster agency but dodges questions on staffing, leaving officials uneasy over readiness and leadership

The Guardian - US

Rescue workers responding to deadly tornados are without key tracking tool because of Kristi Noem’s policy: report

Storm mapping data currently unavailable to emergency responders after $200,000 contract with provider allowed to lapse and go unrenewed, according to CNN

The Independent UK

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Why US disaster response workers won’t miss the ‘singularly destructive force’ that was Kristi Noem

In this week’s newsletter: In the wake of the DHS secretary’s firing, staff from the Federal Emergency Management Agency share how her tenure has left the US less able to the respond to the climate crisis

The Guardian - UK

Noem could leave DHS with dozens of contracts waiting for approval - delaying payments

Backlog of unsigned contracts has existed since before the partial shutdown that’s left DHS unfunded

The Independent UK

The contracting mess Noem's leaving behind at DHS

The backlog of contracts has left vendors waiting for payments and delayed projects including on immigration, the border wall and FEMA's disaster relief.

Axios

Senate Democrat petitions to ‘pass those funding bills’ for DHS, but to deny ICE any further funding

Democrats plan for ICE to be left out in the cold

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Court Filings Show Florida Taxpayers Could Be Left Covering $1.5B 'Alligator Alcatraz' Project

Court filings indicate that Florida taxpayers could ultimately be responsible for up to $1.5 billion spent on a large immigration detention facility in the Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz."

Latin Times

Kristi Noem's Slammed On Her Way Out As DHS Secretary: 'She Was Disrespectful. No One Liked Her'

According to the report, the tipping point came when Noem made two "humiliating appearances" before House and Senate committees, where she faced bipartisan questioning over alleged mismanagement at DHS.

Latin Times

Kristi Noem’s term as governor freshly roasted by former South Dakota mayor: ‘She did a Sarah Palin’

Noem was fired by Trump from her role as DHS secretary on Thursday

The Independent UK

Gavin Newsom wants ‘Kosplay Kristi’ Noem’s $220M ad money for LA’s fire victims

Newsom’s demand comes as Noem is set to leave DHS at the end of the month

The Independent UK

‘I’m relieved she’s gone’: Fema staffers celebrate ousting of Kristi Noem

Current and former Fema staff say the fired DHS secretary made the US more dangerous by overhauling the agency

The Guardian - US

How the ice finally broke under Kristi Noem

"She burnt up a ton of goodwill," a Trump adviser said. "It was everywhere. It was everything."

Axios

The Latest: Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem amid criticism over immigration enforcement

President Donald Trump has fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem out, Trump says

She will be replaced by Sen. Markwayne Mullin, Trump said Thursday.

International Business Times

Millions In FEMA Aid For North Carolina Released Day After State's Senator Publicly Shames Noem

North Carolina received millions in disaster aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency the day after North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis publicly confronted the Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem

Latin Times

Records Contradict Noem Testimony to Congress That Lewandowski Has No Role in Multi-Million DHS Contract Approvals: Report

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told Congress on Tuesday that her adviser Corey Lewandowski does not play a role in approving contracts at DHS, but internal agency records reviewed by ProPublica indicate he has signed off on major spending decisions.

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Lawmakers criticize Kristi Noem over delayed FEMA decisions

Members of the House Judiciary Committee used an oversight hearing Wednesday to highlight delays in dispersing disaster relief funds.

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The Guardian - US

‘It’s not acceptable’: Will a small town be left $7.8m on the hook for the World Cup?

At a meeting of the board that governs the World Cup stadium in Foxborough, promises were made if not accepted

International Business Times UK

Kristi Noem Faces Backlash After Refusing to Retract 'Terrorists' Label in Minnesota Case

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defends labeling two deceased US citizens as domestic terrorists during a heated Senate hearing, sparking political fallout and public outrage.

Roll Call

Judge hears arguments over potential FEMA job cuts

Attorneys argued Tuesday over whether a federal judge should block the Trump administration from potentially cutting jobs at FEMA.

The Guardian - US

Ron DeSantis spent $1.2m per day to open and operate ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

After spending taxpayers’ money, Florida governor will likely be left holding bill for $608m promised by Trump administration

Roll Call

Moratorium on federal employee layoffs lapses amid shutdown

A moratorium on federal employee layoffs lapsed with the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.

The Guardian - US

Kristi Noem blames Democrats for shutdown holding up $625m in World Cup funding

Host city officials raised concerns earlier this week, saying delays in the delivery of $625m in funds for security could result in World Cup event cancellations

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The Flood Zone Shock: New FEMA Maps Are Forcing Some Homeowners to Buy Costly Insurance

A house can feel rock solid until a government map redraws the lines around it. Across the country, updated flood maps from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, better known as FEMA, have started to shift entire neighborhoods into higher-risk flood zones. That simple change on paper carries real consequences. Mortgage…

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