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Kristi Noem, FEMA and Texas

'FEMA is in worse shape than any agency': House Dem slams Kristi Noem’s leadership
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) joins Morning Joe to call out House Republicans for adjourning early to avoid a vote on the Epstein files: “They are running away… This is a Republican fight.” He also blasts FEMA leadership under Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem as dangerously unprepared for disaster season,
Dem Calls for Investigation of Kristi Noem Over Fema's Texas Flood Response
Democratic Representative Jared Moskowitz has called for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to be investigated over the Federal Emergency Management Agency's response to catastrophic flooding in Texas.
FEMA chief quits in fury over Kristi Noem's 72-hour Texas flood aid delay
Ken Pagurek has resigned out of frustration with the Trump administration after alleging that DHS head Kristi Noem withheld aid for the victims of the Texas flood earlier this month.
FEMA Chief Quits in Disgust at Kristi Noem’s Texas Flood Response
The head of FEMA’s Urban Search and Rescue Branch has resigned, telling colleagues that the Trump administration’s disastrous response to the deadly flooding in Texas had driven him over the edge, CNN reported.
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Kristi Noem Fucked Up FEMA’s Response to Texas Floods
Noem took more than three days to sign off on additional FEMA requests for rescue efforts in Texas—a needless hurdle she herself implemented—then called CNN "absolute trash" for questioning the delay.
Kristi Noem explodes over 'false' FEMA failure report as flood deaths soar
The DHS head has been accused of being unprepared to handle the natural disaster, which killed 129 people and left 160 missing, but she denies the claims.
Kristi Noem 'Bragging' About Using FEMA Funds for 'Alligator Alcatraz' Resurfaces After Deadly Texas Flood
As Texans mourn the loss of life from devastating July 4 floods, backlash grows over Kristi Noem's decision to use FEMA funds on "Alligator Alcatraz."
FEMA Chief Rejects Criticism, Calls Texas Floods Response 'A Model' for Dealing With Disaster
The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is pushing back on criticisms of the federal response to the central Texas floods that killed at least 136 people
FEMA Search and Rescue chief resigns over agency's response to Texas floods: Sources
Pagurek told colleagues he was frustrated by the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to dismantle FEMA and by new hurdles that slowed the agency's response to the catastrophic flooding in Central Texas earlier this month,
FEMA leader defends agency response to Texas floods
David Richardson, acting leader of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), on Wednesday defended his agency’s response to deadly Texas floods despite pushback from lawmakers. During a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing,
Kristi Noem backtracks on FEMA, says Trump wants it ‘remade’
In a shift, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem appeared on Sunday to walk back earlier plans for a sweeping dismantling ...
Kristi Noem Under Fire As FEMA Officials Blast Her Texas Flood Response
The Department of Homeland Security says it's making FEMA less "bloated." Opponents say that cost people their lives in Texas ...
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defends FEMA Texas flooding response after NYT reports slow response
The Department of Homeland Security secretary defended the federal government's response and denied that policy changes ...
Kristi Noem says Trump wants FEMA 'remade,' and more tariffs are set for U.S. trade partners: Weekend Rundown
Kristi Noem says Trump wants FEMA 'remade,' and more tariffs are set for U.S. trade partners: Weekend Rundown Homeland ...
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FEMA Official Resigns Over Kristi Noem's Rescue Delays
Ken Pagurek told colleagues the delay was the tipping point after months of frustration with the Trump administration’s ...