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FEMA Employees Warn That Trump Is Gutting Disaster Response – The New York Times

FEMA Employees Warn That Trump Is Gutting Disaster Response  The New York Times FEMA staff warn Trump officials’ actions risk a Katrina-level disaster  The Washington Post It’s Hurricane Season. Do You Know Where Your FEMA Director Is?  The Bulwark Is Trump’s America Ready for Hurricanes?  Mother Jones Will states take on more FEMA duties? Congress, Trump council debate agency’s fate  The Lexington Times Source link

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Judge blocks Trump admin. from reallocating billions in FEMA disaster relief funds

Judge blocks Trump admin. from reallocating billions in FEMA disaster relief funds

Abbott says FEMA needs improvements Abbott says FEMA needs improvements after deadly Texas floods 02:47 A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to reallocate more than $4 billion in federal funding geared toward natural disaster mitigation projects, arguing the transfer could lead to “irreparable harm” to flood-prone areas.   The injunction by U.S. District Judge Richard …

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FEMA to Deny Grants to States and Cities That Boycott Israeli Companies – The New York Times

FEMA to Deny Grants to States and Cities That Boycott Israeli Companies  The New York Times US links $1.9 billion in state disaster funds to Israel boycott stance  Reuters States that boycott Israeli companies will lose disaster relief funds, DHS says  Axios Trump Administration Issues New Warning to States Over Israel Boycotts  Newsweek Washington conditions disaster preparedness funds on rejection of Israel boycotts  The Times …

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FEMA chief would report directly to US president under new bill – Reuters

FEMA chief would report directly to US president under new bill  Reuters Bipartisan lawmakers propose making FEMA a Cabinet-level agency  The Hill Press Release: Webster and Bipartisan Leaders Introduce FEMA Reform Legislation  Quiver Quantitative What The FEMA Act Of 2025 Means for Road Builders: Resilience Is Now The Standard  For Construction Pros Unlocking Federal Reform: What the FEMA Act Means for Counties  National Association of …

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Trump denies Maryland’s request for FEMA aid after devastating floods – The Washington Post

Trump denies Maryland’s request for FEMA aid after devastating floods  The Washington Post White House rejects Maryland’s request for disaster assistance after flooding in May, Gov. Moore says  CBS News Trump administration denies Western Maryland federal flood aid  The Baltimore Banner Trump admin. denies disaster assistance after Western Maryland floods; state will appeal decision  WBAL-TV Lawmakers call denial of disaster assistance for Western Maryland …

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FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Chief Resigns – The New York Times

FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Chief Resigns  The New York Times Questions about FEMA’s future grow louder following its latest resignation  MSNBC News FEMA search and rescue chief resigns after frustration with Texas flood response  CNN FEMA search and rescue chief exits after flood delay, effort to phase out agency  Houston Chronicle FEMA Chief Quits in Disgust at Kristi Noem’s Texas Flood Response  The New …

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In the spotlight after floods, Texas lawmakers eye disaster plans amid FEMA uncertainty : NPR

In the spotlight after floods, Texas lawmakers eye disaster plans amid FEMA uncertainty : NPR

President Donald Trump speaks as first lady Melania Trump, left, and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott listen during a roundtable discussion with first responders and local officials at Hill Country Youth Event Center in Kerrville, Texas, during a tour to observe flood damage July 11. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP Just over two weeks since floods in the …

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Trump administration sued by 20 states over FEMA funding cuts – Axios

Trump administration sued by 20 states over FEMA funding cuts  Axios 20 states sue FEMA for canceling grant program that guards against natural disasters  CNN 20 states sue DHS, FEMA for cuts to disaster mitigation program  CBS News Attorneys general file lawsuit to stop cuts to disaster mitigation projects  Times Union Democrats sue Trump over canceled disaster grant program  Politico Source link

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20 states sue FEMA for ending disaster grant program

20 states sue FEMA for ending disaster grant program

Twenty Democratic-led states filed suit Wednesday against the Federal Emergency Management Agency, challenging the elimination of a long-running grant program that helps communities guard against damage from natural disasters. The lawsuit contends President Donald Trump’s administration acted illegally when it announced in April that it was ending the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program. FEMA canceled some projects already in …

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20 States Sue Trump Administration Over Ending FEMA Funding for Disaster Mitigation – The New York Times

20 States Sue Trump Administration Over Ending FEMA Funding for Disaster Mitigation  The New York Times Trump administration sued by 20 states for cutting disaster prevention grants  The Guardian 20 states sue FEMA for canceling grant program that guards against natural disasters  AP News 20 states sue Trump administration over disaster prevention funding  The Hill Democrats sue Trump over canceled disaster grant program  Politico Source …

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