Trump’s FEMA chief assailed agency with untruths

Trump’s FEMA chief assailed the agency with untruths
Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton amplified false charges that FEMA spent disaster aid on migrants and blocked help to North Carolina.
Trump FEMA chief faces investigation over his appointment
Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton has not been an emergency manager, prompting an inquiry by the Government Accountability Office.
FEMA Is a Disaster. Trump Is Right To Demand Changes.
The president's comments brought immediate pushback. Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear called the elimination of FEMA a "very bad idea." Sen. Bill Cassidy (R–La.) stopped short of condemning Trump's comments, saying some federal disaster agency is needed, even if that agency isn't FEMA.
Republicans from disaster-prone areas back Trump’s push to overhaul FEMA
Republican lawmakers, including those from disaster-prone areas, are backing President Trump’s calls to overhaul the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  “We need a FEMA that looks like
Trump has threatened to sweep away FEMA. Here's what that could mean.
The president said he's considering letting Washington directly reimburse states for disaster-relief efforts, but states might not be equipped for rapid response.
Trump Moves to Abolish FEMA, Shift Disaster Response to States
President Trump, who calls FEMA “not good,” has issued an executive order and established a commission to look at ending the agency. He favors having states respond to their own disasters, but they may not have adequate resources.
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Helene recovery: How many vehicles remain in waterways, relief programs, FEMA extension, more
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Rental requirement begins March 1 for FEMA direct housing participants
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Who gets more disaster aid? Republican states. Experts explain that and more about FEMA
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FEMA completes over 165 temporary homes for Lahaina fire survivors
After 13 months of work, FEMA completed the construction of 167 temporary homes for Lahaina fire survivors on a hillside ...
EAMC secures $4.7M from FEMA for COVID-19 relief
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Completed FEMA housing site ready to welcome Lahaina families to nearly 170 homes
FEMA’s temporary housing site for fire survivors in West Maui is now finished. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol reports.
FEMA approves $6+ million to replace Washington County bridge
The State of Tennessee and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved a $6.8 grant to replace Corby Bridge in Washington County, Tennessee. Corby ...