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FEMA chief who was ‘no show’ during deadly Texas flooding resigns before White House can fire him

Former acting FEMA director is out after just a few months on the job after declaring ‘I alone’ speak for agency that critics say he mismanaged

The Independent UK

Trump's Acting FEMA Boss Calls it Quits After Just Six Months on Job

David Richardson, the acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, resigned Monday after roughly six months in the job, according to Reuters. His departure marks the latest upheaval inside an agency already struggling with internal turmoil and heightened political pressure.

International Business Times

Acting Fema head resigns after furor over handling of deadly Texas flooding

Trump administration official confirms David Richardson will depart agency after six months in role

The Guardian - US

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States sue Trump administration over restrictions put on FEMA emergency grants

Eleven states and Kentucky's governor are suing the Trump administration over what they call unlawful terms on federal funding for disaster and terrorism preparedness

The Independent UK

Government Shutdown Freezes National Flood Insurance Program: What Homeowners and Buyers Need to Know

FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program is unavailable for new customers, increased coverage or renewals during the government shutdown.

Kiplinger

MacKenzie Scott’s latest $60 million donation is a sign philanthropists are trying to fill the void from Trump’s cuts to FEMA

Philanthropy “cannot—and should not—replace government and its essential responsibilities,” CDP president and CEO Patricia McIlreavy told Fortune.

Fortune

Climate disasters in first half of 2025 costliest ever on record, research shows

LA wildfires and storms this year cost $101bn, new study by non-profit resurrecting work axed by Trump says

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State emergency officials say new rules and delays for FEMA grants put disaster response at risk

State emergency management officials say they're facing funding challenges from the federal government that threaten the country's ability to respond to crises

The Independent UK

FEMA staff sound the alarm on disaster preparedness at rally in front of agency headquarters

Current and former FEMA staff have gathered for a “FEMA Solidarity Rally” outside the agency's headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Friday

The Independent UK

FEMA buyouts vs. risky real estate: New maps reveal post-flood migration patterns across the US

Dangerous flooding has damaged neighborhoods in almost every state in 2025, leaving homes a muddy mess. In several hard-hit areas, it wasn’t the first time homeowners found themselves tearing out wet wallboard and piling waterlogged carpet by the curb.

The Conversation

FEMA has denied or not advanced most Kerr County aid applications after deadly July 4 flood

Advocates are questioning why so many applicants from the flood-ravaged county have not received federal disaster help. Nonprofits are trying to fill in the gaps. The post FEMA has denied or not advanced most Kerr County aid applications after deadly July 4 flood appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

The Texas Tribune

Judge rejects immigration enforcement condition for FEMA grants - Roll Call

A federal judge rebuked the Trump administration Tuesday for putting immigration enforcement conditions on federal grants.

Roll Call

Trump has shaken America’s faith in most government agencies since his return to White House, polls show

While certain agencies that Trump has targeted have fallen out of public favor, others have seen their approval ratings rise in line with the administration’s policies

The Independent UK

Public Support for DHS Climbs Faster Than Any Other Federal Agency, Survey Finds

The rise stands out in contrast to declining approval for nearly every other major federal agency, including FEMA which had the steepest drop

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Axios

Americans' trust in key federal agencies hits record lows

Many agencies hover at or near their lowest approval ever since Gallup's first poll in 2014.

The Guardian - US

Stephen Colbert: Trump using the shutdown to ‘punish anyone who didn’t vote for him’

Late-night hosts discussed how the shutdown is being used to avenge those not on the president’s side

Kiplinger

6 Common Home Disasters Your Insurance Probably Won’t Cover

Home insurance doesn’t cover everything. Learn which disasters require extra coverage — and how to protect your home before it’s too late.

Benzinga

Government Shutdown Begins: Chuck Schumer, Bernie Sanders Slam Trump — Elizabeth Warren Warns, 'Your Health Care Premiums Could More Than Double'

The government shutdown that began Wednesday prompted sharp criticism from prominent Democrats, who accused Republicans and President Donald Trump of turning the impasse into a looming health care crisis.

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The Independent UK

National Flood Insurance Program is set to expire Tuesday, halting new policies and some home loans

Authorization for the largest residential flood insurance program in the U.S. is set to expire at the end of Tuesday

The Independent UK

Here are some effects of a government shutdown if Congress, Trump don't reach a deal

The U.S. government is nearing a partial shutdown, with a range of effects on public services and the broader economy

The Independent UK

Kristi Noem accused of directing FEMA funds to restore pier in Florida enclave after donor’s plea

Allegations that Florida project got inside track to funding come as FEMA accused of unnecessary delays in other disaster response projects

We Got This Covered

‘It’s an absolutely ridiculous system’: Kristi Noem’s new plan for FEMA makes it even more bureaucratic than ever, say employees

Red tape for anything that helps people.

We Got This Covered

‘Nobody could get a hold of him’: Trump’s FEMA disaster chief went missing as 138 people were killed in Texas floods

Dude thinks this is a 9 to 5.

We Got This Covered

Trump’s latest immigration power play collapses as FEMA arm-twisting ruled unconstitutional

The DHS has, however, declared "no lawsuit" will stop them.

The Guardian - US

Fema’s acting chief reportedly could not be reached during deadly Texas floods

Disaster relief agency reportedly didn’t answer two-thirds of calls after criticism for slow response during devastation

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